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31 May 2006 | Opportunities | Ernesto Aguilar

Executive Director, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression, Canadian Human Rights NGO working to promote free expression; also manages a network of 72 free expression organisations around the world

Location city: Toronto, Ontario
Location country: Canada
Closing date: 16 Jun 2006

Job Description
http://www.cjfe.org/releases/2006/ed24052006.html

CANADIAN JOURNALISTS FOR FREE EXPRESSION (CJFE) is seeking an Executive Director to lead its organization in promoting free expression in Canada and around the world. CJFE is a Toronto-based NGO. One of its main projects is managing the International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX), a freedom of expression clearing house for 72 organizations worldwide. For more information, please visit www.cjfe.org and www.ifex.org.

Reporting to the CJFE Board of Directors, and maintaining a close working relationship with the IFEX Council, the Executive Director will provide strategic leadership to CJFE and IFEX. The Executive Director will lead a team including 12 full-time staff to execute the strategic plan and meet operational goals. S(he) will also develop and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders including funders, CJFE and IFEX members, government and media partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Vision and Strategic Leadership

1. Lead the continuing development of CJFE's strategic direction as a strong advocate of freedom of expression in Canada and around the world.

2. Lead the continuing development of IFEX's strategic direction as a growing international network of advocates of freedom of expression.

3. Ensure that CJFE's direction, plans and operation are aligned to fulfill the organisation's mandate.

4. Ensure that IFEX's direction, plans and operations are aligned with the direction set at the IFEX General Meeting.

5. Working closely with the senior management team, oversee the establishment of operational plans and the evaluation and communication of strategies.

6 Monitor and assess the effectiveness of organisational structure.

7. Ensure that the organization is fulfilling its non-profit/charitable obligations. This includes monitoring of CJFE's charitable arm, CIFET.

Human Resources Management

8. Lead, motivate and manage the senior management team consisting of the IFEX Manager, CJFE Manager and Manager of Finance and Administration, including hiring/firing, evaluation, direction and support.

9. Ensure that there is a good and healthy working environment for all staff. The Executive Director will work with the Management team to provide evaluation, support and direction for the staff. Will oversee staffing decisions including hiring/firing.

10. Ensure accountability for CJFE staff activities, foster effective communication among staff and manage relations between staff and the Board of Directors, providing guidance for the development of mutually acceptable expectations.

Financial Management

11. Working closely with the Manager of Finance and Administration oversee the planning, implementation, administration and evaluation of all financial systems and activities, including planning, budgeting, reporting, controls and auditing.

Board of Directors & IFEX Council 12. Provide timely support and advice for the strategic planning of the CJFE Board of Directors and the IFEX Council with regular reporting of results.

Communication & Relations

13. Acts as the public face of CJFE. Represents CJFE at events in Canada and abroad and where necessary articulates CJFE's positions on free expression issues to the media.

14. Represents IFEX at international events and meetings. Is able to speak authoritatively about IFEX work.

Fundraising

15. Will take an active role in building and strengthening relationships with funders for both CJFE and IFEX.

Qualifications:

Fluent in spoken and written English; Spoken French; 5-10 years of management experience or equivalent; Superior communication skills; Ability to support, motivate and empower staff and board; Capacity to provide direction for organizational development; Strong understanding of finances of small to medium non-profit organizations; Sound understanding of fundraising strategies applicable to a Canadian NGO and an international network.

For a full position description, please visit our website at
http://www.cjfe.org.
Vacancies Contact
CJFE, 555 Richmond St. West, Ste. 1101, Toronto, ON, M5V 3B1 OR jobs@cjfe.org

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