executive director, NGO (non-governmental organization)

Work site environment

• Child welfare

Work setting

• Outside Canada
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Social service or charity agency
• Recreational facility/institution
• Associations and non profit organizations
• Religious organization
• Non-governmental organization
• International affairs
• International level
• Community service organization
• International organization or agency
• Child Welfare Organization

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Review programs and policies to ensure conformance with regulations
• Provide spiritual and moral guidance to members of a religious faith
• Plan, organize and administer foreign aid and international development policies and programs
• Oversee development of communication strategies
• Manage training and development strategies
• Leading/instructing groups
• Evaluate social programs
• Ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
• Ensure compliance with government regulations
• Develop risk management plans
• Develop and manage programs and services
• Consult with boards of directors, senior managers and government officials
• Assess business opportunities and develop strategies
• Develop marketing strategies
• Monitor donors throughout procedure
• Liaise with departmental and corporate officials and with other organizations and associations
• Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
• Plan, develop and organize the policies and procedures of establishments
• Direct committees and working groups working on projects and programs
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
• Prepare reports for senior management
• Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Develop and implement a strategic blueprint to follow when deploying databases within their organization

Experience and specialization

Type of police work

• International police work

Area of work experience

• Strategic planning
• International public health care
• Health funding and resource allocation

Experience with special needs children

• Children with a physical disability

Social work specialization

• Community development

Area of specialization

• Corporate social responsibility
• Organizational analysis
• Fundraising
• Development
• Risk management
• Strategy
• Sustainability

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Working with children

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Collaborative
• Leadership
• Accountability
• Innovation

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available
• Wellness program