Tongabezi Trust School (TTS) is looking for a visionary and energetic leader to lead our team. TTS was founded as a pre-school for a handful of local children in 1996, and over the past 30 years we have expanded to offer educational opportunities to the Simonga community through our programs at Tujatane Primary School and Twaabane Creative Centre. Across our programs, we offer free holistic primary education to over 300 pupils, provide scholarships to 80 secondary and 65 tertiary students, and we deliver high-quality literacy, GCE, and vocational skills training to adults from the Simonga community. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational effectiveness of the organisation, and will work closely with the Board of Governors, staff and the Simonga community to ensure the achievement of our mission.<\/p>\n
Our\u00a0vision\u00a0is to cultivate compassionate, empowered leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers that drive positive transformation in their communities,breaking cycles of poverty.
\nPosition Overview
\nPosition Title: Chief Executive Officer
\nReports To: Board of Governors
\nLocation: Simonga, Livingstone, Zambia
\nStart Date: September 2026<\/p>\n
Salary: Competitive senior leadership package
\nQualifications & Experience
\nBachelor\u2019s degree or higher-level qualification in Education Leadership and Management
\nMinimum 10 years\u2019 experience in a leadership role
\nProven experience in leading diverse teams, managing senior staff, and driving organizational change.
\nStrong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
\nDemonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, and developing sustainable revenue streams.
\nSolid understanding of nonprofit financial processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
\nAbility to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans, demonstrating a deep understanding of the educational and community development landscapes and their challenges.
\nExceptional interpersonal and communication skills with experience engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including government agencies, educational institutions, donors, and rural communities.
\nDeep commitment to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for marginalized and under-served communities.
\nKnowledge of Tonga, Lozi or Nyanja a strong asset
\nZambian citizens and candidates with prior work
\nRole Description
\nLeadership and Strategy
\nLead on the continued refinement, updating and implementation of the strategic development plan, organisational vision and mission and ensure alignment of operational activities with the strategic direction of the organisation.
\nLead on the development and implementation of a five-year strategic business plan for the organisation
\nProvide guidance and mentorship to the senior leadership team through effective line management
\nCultivate a professional and positive staff culture
\nDevelop job descriptions for new roles and make recommendations for approval by the board.
\nFundraising\u00a0and Financial Management
\nOversee the development and implementation of a sustainable fundraising strategy that includes student sponsorship, major donors, grants, partnerships, and other revenue-
\ngenerating activities.
\nSupport the management of relationships with key funders, including long-term sponsors, major donors and grant-making institutions
\nOversee the development of the annual budgets for approval by the Board of Governors
\nOversee regular financial updates and forecasts to the Board of Governors
\nBe responsible for sound financial management and stewardship of organizational resources
\nLead the development and oversee the implementation of clear financial policies, accounting processes and controls for Tujatane and Twaabane.
\nGovernance
\nEnsure the organization fullfils its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations
\nCollaborate with the Chairperson of the Board of Governors to set board meetings and agendas.<\/p>\n
Lead on the preparation of reports for the Board and its committees. Follow organisational guidance documents to ensure appropriate information is brought to the Board and its
\ncommittees for information, and decision-making. This includes regular reports updating on programs achievements, financial performance, and operational challenges, as well as ad-hoc proposals and reports.
\nSupport the Board in its governance role, ensuring alignment between the Board\u2019s strategic vision and the charity\u2019s operational activities.
\nMaintain awareness of risk and changes to the external environment impacting the
\noperations and strategic direction of the organisation and take reasonable measures to mitigate these risks. Ensure that significant risks are shared with the Board of Governors.
\nLead on the continuous review and updating of all existing policies and work with the Senior Leadership Team(SLT) and Board of Governors(BOG) for additional policies as required.
\nRefine existing and develop new systems and processes to improve efficiency and day-to-day operations, including clear schemes of delegation for the SLT and BoG
\nExternal Relationships
\nServe as the primary spokesperson for the organisation, building and maintaining
\nrelationships with donors, government entities, educational institutions, community leaders and the Simonga community.
\nRepresent the organization in key public forums, media appearances, and at educational conferences and events.
\nOperational Excellence
\nOversee the day-to-day operations of the charity, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programs and services.
\nOversee the implementation of policies and procedures to guide organisational operations. Ensure these are reviewed and updated regularly.
\nEnsure the delivery of high-quality educational programs that align with the charity\u2019s mission, meet the needs of target communities, and reflect best practice.
\nOversee the monitoring and evaluation of programs, using data-driven insights to continuously improve service delivery and assess impact.
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