Chief Executive Officer

\r\n\r\nThe CEO will build and head the Secretariat of the Association and reporting to the Executive Committee (EXCOM) and coordinating day-to-day business with the Chairperson and undertake the following functions:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n(a) Ensure effective representation of the Association, implementation of its objectives and programmes, membership growth and retention, adherence to performance and legislative standards, promotion of the Association\u2019s culture and reputation within the transport industry, proper documentation and record of meetings, and efficient coordination of the Secretariat\u2019s daily administrative functions;\r\n(b) Shall be responsible for the overall budgetary control as set by the EXCOM;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n(c) Maintain a close relationship with the membership in order to identify and address challenges affecting the industry through engagement with relevant Government Ministries, institutions, and the Executive Committee of the Association;\u00a0\u00a0communicate the activities and achievements of the Association through monthly newsletters; and ensure membership statements are duly dispatched and fees fully collected within the prescribed period;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n(d) Act as a lobbyist for the Association to appropriate institutions within and outside Zambia in order to obtain services which will add value to the Association; and\r\n(e) The job entails frequent travel both locally and regionally.\r\n\r\n\r\n \tMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED\r\n\r\na) A degree in logistics and transport, engineering, business or any related field;\r\nb) Membership of a professional body;\r\nc) At least 5 years of demonstrated capacity and experience in designing, implementing and managing private sector engagement activities, including working with public, private logistics and transport service providers or trade associations in and\/or out of Zambia;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n