Overview
One of our clients, a membership-based trade association in the transport industry is look for a Chief Executive Officer for their Zambia operations.
Job Description
(a) The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will head the Secretariat of the Association and report to the
Executive Committee. The basic functions, duties and responsibilities are as follows;
• Ensure that the Association’s mission and programs are consistently presented in a positive
image to the relevant stakeholders;
• Conduct effective membership recruitment programmes to increase and retain the
membership of the Association;
• Implement the objectives within the time frame as set out by Executive Committee and the
• Constitution of the Association;
• Ensure that objectives of the Association as regard to achieving stated / agreed targets and
standards performance, quality, culture and legislative adherence are attained;
• Establish, sustain and formulate organizational culture, values, and reputation in the
transport industry and with the regulatory bodies;
• Shall be responsible for the overall budgetary control as set by the Association; and
• Take minutes of all Executive Committee Meetings and for any other meetings which so
delegated to attend on behalf of the Association.
• (b) Maintain a close relationship with all members in order to:
• Identify difficulties faced in the industry and to resolve these through interaction with relevant
• Government institutions and the Executive Committee of the Association;
• Communicate activities and achievements of the Association through monthly news bulletins; and
• Ensure membership fees are fully collected.
(c) Act as a lobbyist for the Association to appropriate institutions within and outside Zambia in order to
obtain services which will add value to the Association.
(d) The job entails frequent travel both locally and regionally.
Minimum Qualifications and Skills Required
The ideal candidate must have experience in the transport industry
• Advanced degree in logistics and transport, engineering, business or any related field;
• Membership to a professional body;
• At least 5 years of demonstrated capacity and experience in designing, implementing and managing in the transport industry
• private sector engagement activities, including working with public, private logistics and transport
• service providers or trade associations in Zambia;
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Good oral and written communication skills;
• Organisational skills and ability to multi-task; and
If you match the job description above and are interested, you can send a copy of your CV to Peter: [email protected]
Closing date for this role is 19th June 2020
