Summary of post responsibilities
The Executive Director of the Marine Aquarium Council (MAC) functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization, with responsibility and accountability for all programmatic and operational activities worldwide. In this capacity the incumbent is responsible for implementation of policies set by the Board of Directors as well as annual goals and objectives, and financial, program, and administrative management of the organization.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
1.1. The Executive Director will be responsible for the efficient organization and implementation of MAC activities.
1.2. Undertake all duties and responsibilities in such a manner that is consistent with the goals and philosophy of MAC.
1.3. Demonstrate overall leadership of staff in the development and implementation of short and long range plans and policies and other activities.
1.4. Oversee financial management of the organization, including the development and implementation of the annual budget.
1.5. Steer the development, implementation, and accomplishment of the annual work plan of the organization as approved by the Board of Directors.
1.6. Collaborate with the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and staff to oversee fundraising planning and implementation, including identifying resource requirements, researching funding sources, establishing strategies to approach potential donors, submitting proposals, and administering fundraising records and documentation.
1.7. Provide information, advice, and counsel to the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee, in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.
1.8. Support all activities associated with the Board of Directors, including meeting planning, coordination, development, scheduling, and preparation of materials.
1.9. Direct overall operations of the organization, including: reviewing and evaluating the results of program activities, ensuring that continuing contractual obligations are being fulfilled; allocating resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency; developing organizational and administrative policies and program objectives for Board consideration.
1.10. Represent MAC, build partnerships, and capitalize on existing institutional knowledge as it relates to MAC efforts; work with all relevant organizations, donors, media, and individuals, including the aquarium trade, hobbyists, public aquariums, and conservation organizations.
Reporting/Coordinating Responsibilities
2.1 Reports to the MAC Board of Directors or a designated representative of the Board.
2.2 Supervise all assigned staff to advance MAC’s goals. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommendation for hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing of work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
2.3 Prepare quarterly progress reports and financial reports for the MAC Board or Executive Committee.
Knowledge/Skills
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Attainment of an MBA or other equivalent advanced degree in a related field and seven years of increasingly responsible international administrative experience, at least five of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business and industry periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, legal documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; efficiently respond to questions from the industry, donors, staff and members of the community; communicate effectively in both written and oral form; and, effectively present information to donors, top management, public group, and/or board of directors.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; exhibit independent judgment in the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures and policies; and interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
AQUARIUM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Clear commitment to the vision and goals of MAC; knowledge and appreciation of the aquarium industry, particularly as it relates to: fish collection, animal husbandry, equipment care, fish biology, water quality and operation of a commercial business; relevant academic training or working knowledge of fisheries economics, reef-associated fish ecology, and marine research field work; understanding and experience working with rural communities in the Asia/Pacific region; experience with NGOs, government agencies and business practices in developing countries; ability to work well with a diverse range of organizations within and outside of the aquarium industry; no personal involvement related to the industry in a manner that would present a conflict of interest.
OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of certification systems, project grant administration, fund raising and development, contract administration and negotiation, human resources, fiscal and organizational management, and principles and practices of marketing and public relations.
APPLICATIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit their CV and a covering letter in English. Applications should be submitted by email with the heading, "Job Application – MAC Executive Director", before 29 June 2007 to: Steven Broad, Chair of the MAC Board of Directors -
[email protected]
For further information about MAC visit our website at
www.aquariumcouncil.org
