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  PROGRAMS: Design programs and events that are aligned with the organizational areas, and manage them through planning, documentation, and execution across the continent. The deliverables expected from handling programs will be Research & Publications, Annual Conference, Capacity Building and Events/Programs.
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  RESEARCH: Support members in their research activities, identify funding opportunities and build partnerships with research institutes, and build strong training initiatives to improve members’ research capacity.
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  FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: Oversee financial management; ensure that funds are used efficiently, and reporting is done properly, with particular attention to reporting to the organization’s advisory board. The deliverables for overseeing the finances and administration will be Finance & Accounting, Operations/Logistics, Record keeping and General Administration.
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  FUNDRAISING: Align strategic program needs with forecasting and budgeting and set annual fundraising targets.
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  EXTERNAL RELATIONS: Serve as the key spokesperson for the organization, articulate its values and mission with various audiences, and sustain aggressive membership-expansion strategies, with annual targets for both institutional and individual memberships. The deliverables for external relations are Membership, Partnership-Building, Public Relations and Funding & Mentoring Partner Relationships.
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  ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Recruit and retain the best people and develop a healthy work environment to promote staff growth, well-being, and productivity.

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