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Executive Director 

 

Executive Director
Location: Harare – Zimbabwe
Reports To: Management Board
Type: Full-Time | Senior Executive

 

Organizational Overview

 

A leading faith-based not-for-profit organization, committed to delivering high-impact health services to underserved communities, and supported by international donors, government, and multisectoral partners, is seeking to fill the position of Executive Director. Operating nationally with expanding regional and global networks. Our mission is grounded in compassion, service, and faith-driven development.

 

Position Summary

 

The Executive Director will provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight of the organization. The role requires a dynamic and emotionally intelligent leader with proven experience in managing donor-funded health programs, government relations, and multidisciplinary teams.
Key to this role is ensuring financial sustainability through diversified resource mobilization- including donor funding, domestic financing, private sector partnerships, and philanthropic engagement-in response to the growing risk of foreign aid reductions.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 

• Lead strategic planning, governance, and execution of the organization’s mission.

• Represent the organization to donors, government, networks, and partners at national and international levels.

• Drive resource mobilization across donor, domestic, philanthropic, and private sectors.

• Foster a high-performance culture and manage a diverse, professional team with integrity and care.

• Oversee financial management, compliance, and risk mitigation systems.

• Promote quality, innovation, and accountability in health service delivery.

• Sustain partnerships with local, regional, and international actors to expand impact.

• Facilitate the smooth running of the faith health facilities across Zimbabwe

 

 

Qualifications

 

 

• Master’s degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of senior leadership experience, preferably in health-focused, donor-funded NGOs.

• Proven ability to fundraise, manage donor relationships, and mobilize domestic/private resources.

• Deep understanding of donor compliance.

• Fluent in English and at least one or two local languages.

• Excellent communication, writing, and public speaking skills.

• Strong emotional intelligence, financial acumen, and cultural sensitivity.

• Deep knowledge of the Zimbabwe Health Sector.

 

 

Core Competencies

 

 

• Strategic Vision | Fundraising & Partnerships | People Leadership

• Donor & Government Engagement | Risk & Financial Management

• Advocacy & Representation | Sustainability Planning

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Harare

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Category

Director

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Closing Date

October 27, 2025