Executive Director Job at American Chamber of Commerce in Tanzania

The executive director will manage a number of evolving work streams on a continuous basis. These include:

-          Ensuring that members' needs are addressed in a timely manner through proactive membership engagement

-          Enabling the Chamber to grow as the business community grows through outreach efforts to prospective members

-          Keeping the Chamber on a solid financial footing through fundraising from membership dues, event sponsorships, and service fees

-          Spearheading public policy and advocacy efforts on behalf of the AmCham-TZ membership

-          Engaging with U.S. and Tanzanian public and private sector interlocutors on behalf of the Chamber

-          Maintaining strategic relationships with other local and regional business and professional organizations

-          Overseeing the expansion of member services as the needs and administrative capacity of the Chamber grow

-          Facilitating all AmCham events, from large conferences to informal networking events to high-level roundtables

-          Managing all Chamber IT needs, from website maintenance to the expansion of its social media presence

-          Staffing the board of directors as they chart out the strategic vision for AmCham-TZ

-          Serving as the main point of contact—in person and via phone and email—for members and prospective members on all AmCham related issues and queries

Desired Skills and Experience

-          Minimum of a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience (graduate or professional degree preferred but not required)

-          Experience working in or with the U.S. private sector in a significant capacity

-          Experience working in emerging markets—especially in Africa—is preferred

-          Comfort engaging with a diverse range of public and private sector stakeholders on a regular basis

-          The ability to adapt quickly and manage diverse and evolving work streams with minimal direct oversight

-          An energetic, professional, collegial, and self-starting disposition

Cover letters and resumes/CVs can be submitted on LinkedIn or sent directly as PDF attachments to info@amcham-tz.com.