United States of America: Executive Director

Organization: Mali Health Organizing Project
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 01 Jan 2015

Reports to:Board of Directors

Location:Boston (New York considered) and Bamako, Mali

Organizational Profile:The Mali Health Organizing Project is a US-based 501(c)3 nongovernmental organization, founded in 2006, that works in resource-poor settings on the outskirts of Bamako, Mali. We reduce maternal and child mortality by improving access to primary healthcare at low costs and by strengthening the capacity of and participation in local health systems. We implement models of access that improve survival and promote collaboration between communities and local health systems.

Position Description:The Executive Director is the chief executor of Mali Health’s strategic vision and reports directly to the Board of Directors. The position leads a bicontinental staff, develops and implements Mali Health’s fundraising strategy, and liaises between the organization and its Board of Directors. Responsibilities include managing a growing team, cultivating partnerships and increasing the organization’s profile in Mali and in the United States, and raising the funding necessary to achieve and advance the mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

The Executive Director will be based in the United States, with 3-4 trips to Mali each year of 4-6 weeks.

• With the board and senior leadership, develop, implement, and monitor Mali Health’s strategic plan, ensuring alignment among the staff, budget, and priorities
• Provide leadership to headquarters in US and field office in Bamako
• Recruit, develop, maintain, and motivate cross-cultural team
• Develop policies and processes to support the implementation of Mali Health’s mission
• Manage Mali Health’s financial affairs, including the development of the annual budget with the Programs Director, ensuring a prudent allocation of resources
• Raise $400,000-$500,000 annually through new and existing fundraising channels
• Oversee communications, publicity, and grant writing efforts
• Serve as a credible, compelling missionary for the organization and the field

Candidate Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership with measurable impact
• 4-6 years related professional experience
• French and English fluency
• International development field experience, ideally in Mali/West Africa
• Exceptional interpersonal, writing, negotiation, and cross-cultural abilities
• Organizational skills and time management
• Diverse and successful track record in fundraising and grant writing
• Willingness to travel internationally 25%-35% of time and domestically 10-15% of time
• Advanced degree in management, public health, or other related field preferred

Start Date:First Quarter 2015

Compensation and Benefits:Compensation modest, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a health insurance stipend, housing stipend, travel insurance, flights to Mali, 4 weeks of vacation.

How to apply:

Please email a PDF resume (no more than 2 pages) and letter of interest to:

applications@malihealth.org

Please include last name and position title in the subject line.