President

Job Details

Job Location:Adventist Development and Relief AGCY - Silver Spring, MD

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Master's Degree

Salary Range: $90,804.00 - $107,054.00 Salary/year

PRESIDENT

Posting Closing Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

This position will be based at ADRA Offices in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Apply online or by sending your resume and letter of interest to Korey.dowling@adra.org, "U.S. citizenship is preferred for this position, but applications from qualified overseas candidates will also be considered."

Competitive benefits package including employer healthcare, life insurance, accrued paid time off, 403b employer contributions, and guaranteed match. More details regarding benefits and salary are available on request.

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The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is a global humanitarian organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church that demonstrates God's love and compassion. ADRA works with people in poverty and distress to create just and positive change through empowering partnerships and responsible action.

ADRA International is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such we have the right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) church in the hiring process. In the event that a qualified SDA candidate is not found, we will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand, respect and honor the mission, purpose, and identity of ADRA International

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SUMMARY

The President is the Chief Administrative Officer responsible for the accomplishment of the Agency's mission and the organization's integrity and vitality. Working with the Board, the President sets the strategic direction of the Agency. The President oversees governance of the ADRA network, service delivery, fundraising, finance administration and general human resource management to ensure that these functions are conducted in accordance with the Board's expectations, industry standards and government regulations. The President is the primary spokesperson for the Agency and advocates for people in poverty, crisis and chronic distress. Act as a key member of the ADRA ADCOM team, fostering a spirit of collaboration and collective leadership. Engage positively and productively with the broader network, with a specific focus on engagement with the global ADRA team.

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PRE-REQUISITES

Required

• Minimum master's qualification in a related field.
• Minimum fifteen years' experience in senior management positions in a non-profit environment.
• An experienced leader who reflects the love of God through interpersonal relationships that demonstrate the values of ADRA.
• An effective leader that builds trust and integrity in the ethical operations of ADRA.
• A commitment to excellence that advances ADRA's reputation as a preferred partner in development.
• A passionate leader who exemplifies an organizational culture of respect for colleagues through collaboration in achieving a shared purpose.
• A leader that practices a balanced lifestyle that contributes to good physical, social health, positive attitudes and spiritual development.
• A clear understanding of ADRA's purpose and the skill to translate this purpose into appropriate action.
• A strategic focus that provides strong strategic leadership and vision for the organization.
• The ability to build and creative sustaining support and goodwill with key external stakeholders.
• A leader that provides effective oversight of the continuous improvement of ADRA operations, systems and functions.
• The ability to build strong relationships with board members and key internal and external relationships.
• The ability to work under pressure in changing circumstances.

Preferred

• International experience and/or multicultural exposure preferred.
• Proficient in English with Spanish or French language skills preferred.

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BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Deciding and Initiating Action (1.1) - Makes prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks.
• Leading and Supervising (1.2) - Provides others with a clear direction; sets appropriate standards of behaviour.
• Persuading and Influencing (3.2) - Makes a strong personal impression on others; gains clear agreement and commitment from others.
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts (5.3) - Works strategically to realise organisational goals; sets and develops strategies.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Board of Directors Relationship

• Report to the Board of Directors on the Agency's operations, finances, implementation of plans and policies, and keep its leadership fully informed of key developments, issues and progress.
• Collaborate with the Board in visioning, planning, budgeting and resource development.
• Plan and develop, in coordination with the Board, systems and policies for governance of the Agency.
• Assist the Board leadership in Board development, orientation, and ongoing cultivation of member engagement.
• Support the Board leadership in policy making, oversight functions with information, coordination, staff, and other forms of assistance.
• Attend all meetings of the Board as secretary, except certain executive sessions such as to review the President's performance, status and/or compensation.
• Make recommendation to the Board regarding policies, capital expenditures, contracts, leases, other development initiatives, and opportunities of significance.
• Develop an annual budget for Board approval and provide regular financial and budget expenditure reports to the Board.

Internal Agency and ADRA Network Leadership

• Provide knowledgeable, progressive and creative thinking about the industry and the Agency's position and potential.
• Communicate a clear sense of direction that can be understood and embraced by all levels of the Agency.
• Develop new program/project concepts and strategies, working together with senior staff, ADRA network offices and the Board.
• Inspire, direct and work effectively with direct reports, other senior management and ADRA network executives to provide the leadership, values, structure, technical and administrative systems that maintain a healthy, positive, productive and ethical culture.

External Leadership

• Act as official spokesperson for the Agency to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, media, governments, and other public and private organizations.
• Ensure the effective positioning, branding and marketing of the Agency and its programs based on policy developed by and with the Board.
• Represent the Agency to organizations that have strategic value to the Agency's mission and encourage appropriate opportunities for such representation by Agency staff.

Agency Management

• Manage the agency, including oversight of all programs, services and systems.
• Implement Board policies, strategic plans and conduct periodic review of progress.
• Lead the Administrative Committee as described in the Agency's bylaws and in order to share and coordinate leadership responsibility with senior management.
• Provide executive oversight to all activities associated with assigned units including:
• Ensure unit structure, staffing, programs, services, work plans, operating policies, procedures, communication protocols, performance indicators and allocated resources are aligned with Agency goals and strategies.
• Assess unit performance and provide periodic feedback.
• Manage the performance of respective directors including the development of accurate job descriptions and work plans, performance assessment, informal feedback, annual assessment, coaching, training and opportunities for professional growth.
• Facilitate the appropriate integration of assigned units with administration, other units and network offices.
• Ensure units appropriately engage in strategic partnerships and alliances.
• Make timely decisions with appropriate consultations.
• Ensure the use of contemporary human resource policies and practices including compensation, benefit plans, performance management, recruitment, diversity and occupational safety.
• Monitor the fiscal condition, policies and operations of the Agency, ensuring fiscal sustainability and integrity.

Resource Development

• Ensure that progressive steps are taken to seek, acquire and sustain government and private funding.
• Oversee the Agency's development, performance and regulatory compliance of programs funded by government grants, cooperative agreements and procurement contracts.

Legal and Risk Management

• Ensure that the Agency operates within all pertinent laws and regulations, Board policies, and General Conference Working Policies relevant to General Conference institutions.
• Ensure that the Agency seeks to limit employment hazards with the use of appropriate personal safety policies and procedures.
• Take other appropriate precautions to limit risk and exposure to the agency.

Miscellaneous

• Any other job-related instructions or assignments provided by the Board chair or designate.

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TRAVEL

Up to 60% domestic and international travel required. Must have the ability to travel on short notice if necessary.

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MENTAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work in a fast-paced and customer service-oriented environment; to perform duties under pressure and meet deadlines in a timely manner; to work as part of a team as well as to complete assignments independently; to take instructions from supervisors; to exercise problem-solving skills; and to interact with co-workers, supervisors, network employees, donors and the public in a professional and pleasant manner.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

Person must be able to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation. Incumbent should be in optimal health for difficult and temporary below-basic living conditions at overseas location and for field travel in general.

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SAFEGUARDING

ADRA personnel are expected at all times to act to protect the interests of children and vulnerable adults and to prevent the occurrence of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the course of their duties. This includes ensuring strict compliance with ADRA's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse (PSHEA) Policy and relevant guidelines. Failure to comply with the expectations set out in ADRA's Code of Conduct and policies may lead to disciplinary action or termination of your employment or engagement with ADRA. ADRA personnel are required to undergo relevant background checks and to report any reasonable suspicion of a breach of ADRA Safeguarding policies in which a child, vulnerable adult or other person may be adversely affected (including compliance with mandatory reporting obligations.

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Committee Membership

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Qualifications