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SalaryKey responsibilities
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director is responsible for shaping and driving the work of the organisation, in line with its mission, vision, and strategic plan.
The Executive Director has responsibility for the effective management and financial sustainability of the organisation; for leading the team and developing HRI’s strategic vision and operational plans; for representing the organisation to external stakeholders and the media; and for championing an inclusive and collaborative culture that foregrounds racial justice and diversity. The Executive Director must also fulfil all the legal, ethical, fiduciary and financial obligations of the role.
The Executive Director’s key responsibilities are:
Organisational leadership and governance
Shape, drive and champion the organisation's vision, strategy and big picture thinking
Maintain HRI’s role and reputation as a leading international influencer and convenor in the field of harm reduction and human rights
Provide strong, clear and proactive leadership on racial justice and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Champion an inclusive, collaborative, high performance culture that attracts, retains and motivates a diverse, expert staff team
Build and maintain relationships with key external partners and stakeholders, including NGOs, networks of people who use drugs, donors, UN agencies, national governments, and opinion formers.
Represent and promote HRI at its own and other conferences and networking events, United Nations fora, donor meetings, key civil society initiatives, and in the media.
Facilitate the Board of Trustees’ active engagement in scrutiny, strategic planning, and resourcing and financial management
Keep the Board fully informed of the overall health and performance of the organisation, and all relevant factors influencing this
Ensure the smooth operation of Board meetings and maintain a strong, balanced Board, with effective succession planning
Financial Management and Fundraising
Develop a realistic annual budget and operational plan for approval by the Board and prepare budget revisions as needed
Ensure provision of regular financial management, monitoring and reporting to the Board
Provide financial risk assessment reports and mitigation strategies to the Board in a timely fashion
Ensure the financial sustainability of HRI and its capacity to achieve its strategic objectives
Devise and implement fundraising strategies and plans to ensure that the organisation can meet its operational budgetary needs
Identify and engage with fundraising prospects and sources, and cultivate relationships with current and prospective funders
Operational and Management
Oversee all aspects of programme planning development and evaluation
Ensure that all programme components are strategically coordinated and contribute to overall organisational objectives
Oversee further development of a communications strategy that positions HRI effectively, protects its reputation, and identifies opportunities to promote its key messages and activities
Recruit and manage staff, and ensure appropriate organisational structures with clear roles and responsibilities
Ensure regular performance evaluations, feedback loops, and training and professional development and education for all staff
Manage administrative matters relating to staff, including legal and health and safety requirements, and required policies and processes
Oversee risk management and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, leases and other legal documents and agreements
Implement appropriate policies, including internal controls and accounting standards and procedures
