Executive Director

Summary:

The Executive Director maintains full responsibility and accountability for overall performance of association and the achievement of its goals and objectives according to the delegated authority and clear directions set by the Board of Directors, proposes new activities and methods, coordinates between the managers of sectors and departments and monitors and evaluates their performance.

Duties:

• Develop in coordination with the Management Team, integrated business plans that optimize market responsibilities and profitability of existing or new activities. Set departments' high-level goals, objectives and plans and work with them on attaining such goals by closely monitoring their operations in accordance with internal controls, and policies, and discuss them with the Chairman to include submission to the Board for approval.
• Devise comprehensive plans set by Management Team, as well as systems and procedures to ensure proper functioning and implementation of work.
• Direct and nurture the development and implementation of the overall strategic plan, operating business plans and strategic objectives. Propose new activities (enhance its goals, increase in profits, return on investment, etc.) in line with the Organization’s vision and mission.
• Oversee the mechanization and automation process of operations
• Sign cheques and financial statements that accurately reflect the financial condition of the Association then submit to the Treasurer and Chairman for submission to the Board for the approval in accordance with internal controls, policies and main system
• Act as a principal representative of the association with major government entities, the financial community, and the public to promote the organization’ direction and momentum, its business performance, the positive external impact (image), internal business climate, people and services. Assist the treasurer in supervising the preparation of the final audit for the financial year.
• Sign contracts and agreements delegated by the Chairman and approved by the Board
• Devise and recommend remedial actions and improvements to develop the organizational structure and oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices.
• Oversee periodic and non-periodic reports conduct a strategic review of performance on a regular basis to determine whether the organization is meeting its short-and long-term objectives (enhance its goals, increase in profits, return on investment, etc) and in adherence to guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Periodically prepare reports review the operating results of the organization & compare them to established objectives and goals, and follow-up to ensure appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results then submit to the Chairman
• Remain committed to compliance with the approved annual budget and all internal policies and legal regulations in every area of the organization’s daily activities, including fostering development of short and long-term plans, policies, and guidelines.
• Periodically review and check the performance of the Management Team and recommend remedial action and improvements in coordination with the Administration Manager.
• Delegate some responsibilities to appropriate subordinates in order to ensure smooth running of the activities and remain committed to compliance with all internal policies and legal regulations
• Conduct annual performance appraisal for all management team and recommend salary adjustments, rewards and promotions in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations
• Responsible for leading EEA in a manner that supports and guides its mission according to the delegated authority from the Board of Directors