About the Organisation
PAST, the Palaeontological Scientific Trust, was founded in 1994 to preserve and promote Africa’s rich fossil heritage and to fund palaeontological research and education across the continent. Through research, education and promoting a public understanding of where we come from, PAST aims to benefit humankind in the present through a knowledge of our shared origins.
About the Job
Reporting to the PAST Board and based at the Evolutionary Studies Institute at Wits University in Johannesburg, the CEO takes full responsibility for the successful and sustainable functioning of PAST, driving the vision and the mission of the organization at a strategic level and keeping it vibrant and relevant, thus leading the organization into its next chapter.
Key Responsibilities
Governance: Liaising closely with the board and keeping them apprised of major developments
Stakeholder relationships: Managing all higher-level relationships with donors, partners and stakeholders
Fundraising and business development: Actively fundraising, building relationships with ongoing and new donors
Report writing and oversight of reports to board, donors etc.
Oversight and overall management of all PAST projects and programmes
Overseeing the research grants programme
Advocacy and outreach
Overseeing all financial and operational aspects of the organization
Requirements
Minimum Masters-level background in science, preferably the biological or geological sciences, and ideally with training and research experience in palaeontology (origin sciences).
Proven management skills with some experience in the financial oversight of an organisation or department
Demonstrated skills in stakeholder and especially donor relations at a senior/executive level
Demonstrated track record in fundraising
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience in marketing or brand management would be preferable
Evidence of commitment to advocating PAST’s philosophy of enhancing African scientific leadership in the origin sciences, educating youth and the general public about the social value of the origin sciences and embracing and promoting the ideals of PAST’s All from One campaign
Ability to advocate the relevance of the science to society today and the ability to relate the science to non-scientists in a very accessible and practical way
Ability and experience in engaging with a Board of directors and managing the governance relationships
A strong leader who is personable, sensitive, empathetic, with a high level of emotional intelligence
Passionate about the mission and vision of PAST and its goal to gain recognition for Africa as a region of excellence in the field of paleontology
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 06th December 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
PAST, the Palaeontological Scientific Trust, was founded in 1994 to preserve and promote Africa’s rich fossil heritage and to fund palaeontological research and education across the continent. Through research, education and promoting a public understanding of where we come from, PAST aims to benefit humankind in the present through a knowledge of our shared origins.
About the Job
Reporting to the PAST Board and based at the Evolutionary Studies Institute at Wits University in Johannesburg, the CEO takes full responsibility for the successful and sustainable functioning of PAST, driving the vision and the mission of the organization at a strategic level and keeping it vibrant and relevant, thus leading the organization into its next chapter.
Key Responsibilities
Governance: Liaising closely with the board and keeping them apprised of major developments
Stakeholder relationships: Managing all higher-level relationships with donors, partners and stakeholders
Fundraising and business development: Actively fundraising, building relationships with ongoing and new donors
Report writing and oversight of reports to board, donors etc.
Oversight and overall management of all PAST projects and programmes
Overseeing the research grants programme
Advocacy and outreach
Overseeing all financial and operational aspects of the organization
Requirements
Minimum Masters-level background in science, preferably the biological or geological sciences, and ideally with training and research experience in palaeontology (origin sciences).
Proven management skills with some experience in the financial oversight of an organisation or department
Demonstrated skills in stakeholder and especially donor relations at a senior/executive level
Demonstrated track record in fundraising
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Exceptional ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
Experience in marketing or brand management would be preferable
Evidence of commitment to advocating PAST’s philosophy of enhancing African scientific leadership in the origin sciences, educating youth and the general public about the social value of the origin sciences and embracing and promoting the ideals of PAST’s All from One campaign
Ability to advocate the relevance of the science to society today and the ability to relate the science to non-scientists in a very accessible and practical way
Ability and experience in engaging with a Board of directors and managing the governance relationships
A strong leader who is personable, sensitive, empathetic, with a high level of emotional intelligence
Passionate about the mission and vision of PAST and its goal to gain recognition for Africa as a region of excellence in the field of paleontology
To apply
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 06th December 2024 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).