Executive Director

ADIA is seeking a visionary, experienced, and results-driven Executive Director to provide strategic, institutional, and operational leadership for the organisation. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of ADIA's strategic priorities, oversee programmes and operations, strengthen institutional partnerships, mobilise resources, and ensure organisational sustainability. The position will play a critical role in advancing digital inclusion, accessibility, disability inclusion, and

• The Executive Director will provide overall executive leadership and strategic direction for ADIA, ensuring that the organisation's mission, vision, and strategic objectives are translated into effective programmes, sustainable partnerships, and measurable impact.
• The position holder will oversee organisational strategy, programme quality, financial management, resource mobilisation, partnership development, human resource management, and institutional operations.
• Working closely with the Board of Directors, management team, staff, donors, government institutions, development partners, and other stakeholders, the Executive Director will strengthen ADIA's institutional capacity, promote organisational accountability, and ensure effective delivery of its programmes and strategic objectives.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, sound organisational management experience, financial stewardship, and a commitment to digital inclusion, accessibility, and inclusive development.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Governance
• Provide overall strategic direction and executive leadership in line with ADIA's mission, vision, and organisational objectives. Lead the development, implementation, and review of organisational strategic plans and annual operational plans.
• Work with the Board of Directors to strengthen governance, institutional accountability, and organisational performance.
• Identify opportunities for institutional growth, innovation, and programme expansion.
• Programme Leadership and Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Development Studies, Management, Social Sciences, Information Technology, International Development, or a related discipline.
• A master's degree in a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Additional professional qualifications in leadership, management, governance, or organisational development will be an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge of organisational governance, strategic management, financial stewardship, and institutional development.
• Strong understanding of digital inclusion, accessibility, disability inclusion, or related development areas is desirable.

Experience

• Significant senior-level leadership and management experience in an NGO, INGO, civil society organisation, development institution, social enterprise, or other mission-driven organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in organisational strategy development and institutional leadership.
• Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, fundraising, and resource mobilisation.
• Strong experience in programme management, implementation oversight, and performance monitoring.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership development, donor engagement, and stakeholder management.

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