Chief Executive Officer

Overview

We are recruiting !

Our client in Lusaka is looking for a Chief Executive Officer to join their team for a job vacancy within the truck operations (Transport and Logistics)

To apply or for more information follow the link below

Job Description

(a) The Executive Administrator will head the Secretariat of the Association and report to the Executive Committee (EXCOM) and for the day to day business will coordinate with the Chairman. The basic functions, duties and responsibilities are outlined hereunder:

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
Implement the objectives within the time frame as set out by Executive Committee and the Constitution
Ensure that the 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 _with the relevant local regulatory bodies and regional economic blocs;
Shall be responsible for the overall budgetary control as set by the EXCOM;
Take minutes/notes of all Executive Committee Meetings and Sub-Committees of the EXCOM and for any other meetings which so delegated to attend on behalf of the Association and / or with other EXCOM Members; and
Ensure that the daily administrative tasks of the Secretariat are coordinated and actioned timeously.

(b) Maintain a close relationship with the membership in order to:

Identify challenges faced in the industry and to resolve these through interaction with the relevant Government Ministries and institutions as the case may be and the Executive Committee of the Association;
Communicate activities and achievements of the organization through monthly news letters; an
Ensure membership statements are duly dispatched and the fees are fully collected in the prescribed period.

(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; and

(d)  The job entails frequent travel both locally and regionally.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Required

A degree in logistics and transport, engineering, business or any related field;
Membership of a professional body;
At least 5 years of demonstrated capacity and experience in designing, implementing and managing private sector engagement activities, including working with public, private logistics and transport service providers or trade associations in and/or out of Zambia;
Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite;
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;