Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Main responsibilities
The position responsibilities will be negotiated with the co-CEO and senior members of the team, and are expected to include:
1. Lead the development of the department’s personnel, structure and systems.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the department, including the delegation of projects and tasks, and resource sharing and collaboration among teams.
• Manage the flow of information through the department.
• Create a supportive workplace that inspires excellence and continual learning.
• Plan the department’s processes and practices to ensure manageable workloads and efficiency.
• Oversee data collection and reporting systems.
• Take the lead on staff recruitment, training, performance assessment and retention.
2. Manage a portfolio of key partners and donors.
• In collaboration with the senior leadership, represent Blue Dragon at external events.
• Support the co-CEOs and Strategic Director to maintain relationships with government agencies and other key partners.
• Liaise with key partners and donors, as agreed with the whole department.
3. Ensure the development and implementation of team plans and strategies.
• Develop annual and long-term strategies and plans in collaboration with the co-CEOs, department members, and Strategic Director.
• Support the team to analyse progress, performance and areas for improvement.
4. Provide guidance, support and leadership to department members and across the organisation.
• Work with the senior leadership to plan and monitor Blue Dragon’s financial position.
• Ensure the development of Blue Dragon’s social media, online presence, and public relations activities.
• Support team coordinators to set and achieve their objectives.
• Liaise with senior management and program managers to ensure close interdepartmental cooperation.
• Ensure the quality of the work of each member of the department, including shared understanding of Blue Dragon’s values and policies.
Support
The Department Manager: Communications and Fundraising works within an expanded leadership team that includes the co-CEOs and Strategic Director. The Manager collaborates with other managers across the organization, both to give and to receive support as needed.
