Chief Executive Officer
COMPASSION CANADA JOB DESCRIPTION
Chief Executive Officer DEPARTMENT: President’s Office Summary The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Compassion Canada is appointed and given charge by the Board of Directors to provide overall leadership, direction and accountability of the organization. He/she will also provide spiritual vision and direction to the leadership team and the organization as a whole. The CEO will be the key ambassador and face for Compassion Canada, representing the organization on all levels locally, nationally, and globally as well as actively engaging with the Global Compassion International family. Within the broader context, the CEO will network with various corporations and organizations, seeking to further Compassion’s aims and objectives. Ministry Focus Since Compassion Canada is a Christian Mission organization whose role involves both ministry in and to the local church, both in Canada and abroad, and since it is expected of our donor base that we operate as a Christian ministry giving honour to Jesus Christ, each employee of Compassion Canada shall: a. Participate in regular chapel services and corporate prayers. b. Pray with donors when requested by same or when deemed appropriate
with donor’s permission. (This will apply to some positions more than others).
c. Conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner at work and outside the
workplace.
d. Promote and defend the evangelical approach to ministry that
Compassion Canada has adopted and put into practice.
It is further recognized that, since Compassion Canada is a Church-based ministry, both in Canada and abroad, each employee should be a member in good standing of a church that is in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Compassion Canada. Duties and Responsibilities The dimensions and limits of authority for the role indicate that the CEO has responsibility for all of Compassion Canada’s activities under the Board’s
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delegated authority and oversees the implementation of the Board’s agreed strategies and policies. In addition the CEO has staff management responsibility for all Canadian and international staff, and budget responsibility for all Canadian and international staff. The key duties and responsibilities of the role of CEO may be encapsulated in five broad areas: • Organizational leadership and management • Spiritual leadership • Team leader of the Executive Leadership Team • Corporate spokesperson / Advocacy • Corporate networking I. Organizational leadership and Management Compassion requires a CEO to have overall accountability for leading and managing the organization’s activities worldwide. Specifically, to: •
Oversee the implementation of the strategy and policies.
•
Recommend strategic direction, decisions, approaches and actions to the Board for approval.
•
Manage, monitor and oversee the total budget expenditure process.
•
Take overall responsibility for all Compassion’s fundraising to ensure it meets projected expenditure levels.
•
Measure and report upon the corporate performance of Compassion to the Board.
•
Develop new systems, policies, procedures and the culture of the organization to fulfill the agreed strategy.
•
Work closely with the Chairperson of the Board to ensure close communication and co-ordination. To inform the Board of all pertinent matters and to work with the Chairperson to prepare for Board and Committee meetings.
•
Sponsor or lead corporate projects in order to develop the organization.
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Act, where appropriate or required, as Trustee on behalf of Compassion Canada of associated organizations and external bodies.
II. Spiritual Leadership The CEO has personal responsibility to oversee and seek to ensure the ongoing spiritual health and commitment of Compassion Canada as an organization. Specifically, to:
III.
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Be totally committed to Compassion’s Mission, Values and Beliefs statement.
•
Be totally committed to working and living actively in accordance with Compassion’s evangelical Christian beliefs.
•
Set standards of Christian leadership within the organization and to lead by example.
•
Maintain own relationship with God, e.g. through individual prayer and worship.
•
Provide spiritual vision and direction to the organization and the Leadership Team.
•
Ensure that Compassion’s beliefs and values are communicated throughout and adhered to by the organization.
•
Ensure that all Compassion’s external communications adhere to the organization’s beliefs and values.
•
Be visible at corporate staff chapels, significantly contributing to corporate prayer and worship as well as the communication internally of Compassion’s work.
•
Actively take part in leading regular staff briefing sessions / chapels and to give regular corporate updates to the organization.
Executive Leadership Team
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The CEO is the line manager for the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the deployment and overall effectiveness of this team. Specifically, to: •
Lead and manage the members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and so motivate them in order to maintain it as an empowered, creative, enjoyable, productive, unified and decisive vehicle, which will in turn itself lead the wider organization.
•
Delegate appropriately and effectively to each Executive Leadership Team member, putting in place agreed goals, measures and clarity of accountability.
•
Coach and equip individual Executive Leadership Team members in pursuit of deliberate personal development plans.
•
Provide spiritual leadership for the team, encouraging prayer, worship and spiritual development.
IV.Corporate Spokesperson / Advocacy The President shall fill a primary advocacy role and spokesperson for children at risk and the ministry of Compassion through various opportunities. The CEO has a key ambassadorial role, both representing and fundraising for the organization – in relation to other organizations, churches and partners in the voluntary sector and government. Specifically, to: •
Speak at major events and churches promoting the ministry of Compassion and engaging Christians to action in serving the poor.
•
Attend functions, receptions, seminars and conferences as the organization’s representative.
•
Represent the organization when speaking to the media or conducting media interviews.
•
Serve as a representative of Compassion Canada in all Compassion International global forms in person or through a designated employee to ensure appropriate direction and control over funds expended by Compassion Canada.
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Travel in Canada and overseas, visiting and examining partners and their work to ensure consistency of vision and inspire excellence.
•
Travel overseas to invest in building relationships and casting vision with key decision-makers, pastors, speakers and on-air personalities so that they can speak with passion and first- hand knowledge about our work.
V. Corporate Networking Within the broader context (the church, sponsors & donors, aid agencies, government and voluntary sectors) in which Compassion operates there is an important and increasing focus upon effective networking, collaboration and partnerships, and activities which will require proactive leadership on behalf of the CEO. Specifically, to: •
Attend meetings, conferences and seminars in order to network with key people in the churches, sponsor networks, aid agencies, government, business, media and other voluntary sector organizations in order to seek useful information and advantageous collaborations, partnerships and opportunities for Compassion.
•
Create and build relationships with people in influential roles who can be potentially helpful to Compassion and its ministry.
•
Be a participant in coalitions, collaborations, other charities and organizations where Compassion’s aims and objectives will be furthered.
VI.Working Conditions This position requires a large amount of travel domestically and internationally, and may include hazardous areas. The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of this job. It may be necessary for a person to perform other tasks as needed. Qualifications Skills & Abilities 1. Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and has the ability to put a strong Christian faith into action in an organizational context. 2. Authoritative, dynamic and inspirational leadership capability so as to lead, motivate and encourage senior staff both professionally and spiritually.
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3. An effective decision maker with the ability to implement key strategic initiatives and manage change successfully. 4. Excellent planning skills, mental agility and well developed analytical and problem solving skills. 5. Ability to combine focused, results-oriented leadership with sound, sensitive organizational judgment. 6. Collaborative, collegial and inclusive approach to management. 7. Ability to mentor, coach and develop colleagues, and the delegation skills which help stimulate staff responsibility and effectiveness. 8. Ability to network with prominent Christian leaders. 9. Ability to act as an effective and persuasive ambassador, negotiator and advocate for Compassion Canada on a national and international basis across a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. Personal Qualities 1. Mature committed evangelical Christian, completely committed to Compassion’s Mission, Values and Beliefs. 2. Fully committed to following the Lord’s leading in providing vision and direction for the organization. 3. A firm personal commitment to, and track record in, the promotion of principles of fairness, diversity and equality of opportunity. 4. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, allied with the ability to listen. 5. Enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to principles of integrity and transparency. Experience Required 1. More than five years’ experience in management, leadership (IE Director’s level) role in a complex, medium-sized or large organization. 2. A consistent and successful track record of management of resources (finances, people, facilities) on a relevant scale. 3. Understanding of child development, operational relief, community development, advocacy and life in the developing world. 4. Understanding of the global Christian church and in particular the evangelical world. 5. Practical experience in operational child development and community development in the developing world. 6. Understanding and experience of the voluntary sector. 7. Understanding of and extensive interface with evangelical leaders and influencers in Canada. Education & Related Qualifications • Strong intellectual capability, typically evidenced by a post secondary degree or equivalent education or professional qualification.
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Working knowledge of theological issues. Working knowledge of church structure. Public speaking and media relations
Initiative Required The position of Chief Executive Officer includes a broad set of accountabilities and duties with a view to the effective supervision and management of all activities of the organization worldwide, under the direction of the Board of Directors. Specifically the CEO reports to the Board of Directors. The position holder is Chief Executive of the organization worldwide and Team Leader of the Leadership Team. Supervision Received: Board of Directors Given: All staff through a management structure Contact Within: All staff Without: Entire Sponsor and Donor Base, Volunteers, Churches and General Public Other Qualifications, Abilities and Knowledge Required The role of CEO requires an individual of considerable vision, character and leadership. The CEO should possess the capacity to inspire and motivate colleagues and supporters alike to create, develop and support a world-class organization and will be an individual wholly and deeply committed to the aims and objectives of Compassion Canada. Qualifying Period Usually our standard six month probationary period NOTE: The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The job description describes this roles current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of Compassion change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by Compassion.
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Managers as Leaders* Leaders are first a servant of those they lead. They are a teacher, a source of information and knowledge, and a standard setter, more than a giver of directions and a disciplinarian. Leaders do not say, “Get going.” Instead they say, “Let’s go!” and lead the way. They do not walk behind with a whip; they are out in front with a banner. Leaders are people builders. They help those around them to grow because their leader realizes that the more strong people an organization has, the stronger it will be. Leaders use their heart as well as their head. After they have looked at the facts with their head, they let their heart take a look too. Leaders have a sense of humour. They are not stuffed shirts. They can laugh at themselves. They have a humble spirit. Leaders can be led. They are not interested in having their own way. They have an open mind. * Source: Merchants of Vision James E. Liegig Berrett-Koehler 1994
Revision: August 2017
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Chief Executive Officer DEPARTMENT: President’s Office Summary The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Compassion Canada is appointed and given charge by the Board of Directors to provide overall leadership, direction and accountability of the organization. He/she will also provide spiritual vision and direction to the leadership team and the organization as a whole. The CEO will be the key ambassador and face for Compassion Canada, representing the organization on all levels locally, nationally, and globally as well as actively engaging with the Global Compassion International family. Within the broader context, the CEO will network with various corporations and organizations, seeking to further Compassion’s aims and objectives. Ministry Focus Since Compassion Canada is a Christian Mission organization whose role involves both ministry in and to the local church, both in Canada and abroad, and since it is expected of our donor base that we operate as a Christian ministry giving honour to Jesus Christ, each employee of Compassion Canada shall: a. Participate in regular chapel services and corporate prayers. b. Pray with donors when requested by same or when deemed appropriate
with donor’s permission. (This will apply to some positions more than others).
c. Conduct themselves in a Christ-like manner at work and outside the
workplace.
d. Promote and defend the evangelical approach to ministry that
Compassion Canada has adopted and put into practice.
It is further recognized that, since Compassion Canada is a Church-based ministry, both in Canada and abroad, each employee should be a member in good standing of a church that is in agreement with the Statement of Faith of Compassion Canada. Duties and Responsibilities The dimensions and limits of authority for the role indicate that the CEO has responsibility for all of Compassion Canada’s activities under the Board’s
1
delegated authority and oversees the implementation of the Board’s agreed strategies and policies. In addition the CEO has staff management responsibility for all Canadian and international staff, and budget responsibility for all Canadian and international staff. The key duties and responsibilities of the role of CEO may be encapsulated in five broad areas: • Organizational leadership and management • Spiritual leadership • Team leader of the Executive Leadership Team • Corporate spokesperson / Advocacy • Corporate networking I. Organizational leadership and Management Compassion requires a CEO to have overall accountability for leading and managing the organization’s activities worldwide. Specifically, to: •
Oversee the implementation of the strategy and policies.
•
Recommend strategic direction, decisions, approaches and actions to the Board for approval.
•
Manage, monitor and oversee the total budget expenditure process.
•
Take overall responsibility for all Compassion’s fundraising to ensure it meets projected expenditure levels.
•
Measure and report upon the corporate performance of Compassion to the Board.
•
Develop new systems, policies, procedures and the culture of the organization to fulfill the agreed strategy.
•
Work closely with the Chairperson of the Board to ensure close communication and co-ordination. To inform the Board of all pertinent matters and to work with the Chairperson to prepare for Board and Committee meetings.
•
Sponsor or lead corporate projects in order to develop the organization.
2
•
Act, where appropriate or required, as Trustee on behalf of Compassion Canada of associated organizations and external bodies.
II. Spiritual Leadership The CEO has personal responsibility to oversee and seek to ensure the ongoing spiritual health and commitment of Compassion Canada as an organization. Specifically, to:
III.
•
Be totally committed to Compassion’s Mission, Values and Beliefs statement.
•
Be totally committed to working and living actively in accordance with Compassion’s evangelical Christian beliefs.
•
Set standards of Christian leadership within the organization and to lead by example.
•
Maintain own relationship with God, e.g. through individual prayer and worship.
•
Provide spiritual vision and direction to the organization and the Leadership Team.
•
Ensure that Compassion’s beliefs and values are communicated throughout and adhered to by the organization.
•
Ensure that all Compassion’s external communications adhere to the organization’s beliefs and values.
•
Be visible at corporate staff chapels, significantly contributing to corporate prayer and worship as well as the communication internally of Compassion’s work.
•
Actively take part in leading regular staff briefing sessions / chapels and to give regular corporate updates to the organization.
Executive Leadership Team
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The CEO is the line manager for the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the deployment and overall effectiveness of this team. Specifically, to: •
Lead and manage the members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and so motivate them in order to maintain it as an empowered, creative, enjoyable, productive, unified and decisive vehicle, which will in turn itself lead the wider organization.
•
Delegate appropriately and effectively to each Executive Leadership Team member, putting in place agreed goals, measures and clarity of accountability.
•
Coach and equip individual Executive Leadership Team members in pursuit of deliberate personal development plans.
•
Provide spiritual leadership for the team, encouraging prayer, worship and spiritual development.
IV.Corporate Spokesperson / Advocacy The President shall fill a primary advocacy role and spokesperson for children at risk and the ministry of Compassion through various opportunities. The CEO has a key ambassadorial role, both representing and fundraising for the organization – in relation to other organizations, churches and partners in the voluntary sector and government. Specifically, to: •
Speak at major events and churches promoting the ministry of Compassion and engaging Christians to action in serving the poor.
•
Attend functions, receptions, seminars and conferences as the organization’s representative.
•
Represent the organization when speaking to the media or conducting media interviews.
•
Serve as a representative of Compassion Canada in all Compassion International global forms in person or through a designated employee to ensure appropriate direction and control over funds expended by Compassion Canada.
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•
Travel in Canada and overseas, visiting and examining partners and their work to ensure consistency of vision and inspire excellence.
•
Travel overseas to invest in building relationships and casting vision with key decision-makers, pastors, speakers and on-air personalities so that they can speak with passion and first- hand knowledge about our work.
V. Corporate Networking Within the broader context (the church, sponsors & donors, aid agencies, government and voluntary sectors) in which Compassion operates there is an important and increasing focus upon effective networking, collaboration and partnerships, and activities which will require proactive leadership on behalf of the CEO. Specifically, to: •
Attend meetings, conferences and seminars in order to network with key people in the churches, sponsor networks, aid agencies, government, business, media and other voluntary sector organizations in order to seek useful information and advantageous collaborations, partnerships and opportunities for Compassion.
•
Create and build relationships with people in influential roles who can be potentially helpful to Compassion and its ministry.
•
Be a participant in coalitions, collaborations, other charities and organizations where Compassion’s aims and objectives will be furthered.
VI.Working Conditions This position requires a large amount of travel domestically and internationally, and may include hazardous areas. The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions of this job. It may be necessary for a person to perform other tasks as needed. Qualifications Skills & Abilities 1. Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and has the ability to put a strong Christian faith into action in an organizational context. 2. Authoritative, dynamic and inspirational leadership capability so as to lead, motivate and encourage senior staff both professionally and spiritually.
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3. An effective decision maker with the ability to implement key strategic initiatives and manage change successfully. 4. Excellent planning skills, mental agility and well developed analytical and problem solving skills. 5. Ability to combine focused, results-oriented leadership with sound, sensitive organizational judgment. 6. Collaborative, collegial and inclusive approach to management. 7. Ability to mentor, coach and develop colleagues, and the delegation skills which help stimulate staff responsibility and effectiveness. 8. Ability to network with prominent Christian leaders. 9. Ability to act as an effective and persuasive ambassador, negotiator and advocate for Compassion Canada on a national and international basis across a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. Personal Qualities 1. Mature committed evangelical Christian, completely committed to Compassion’s Mission, Values and Beliefs. 2. Fully committed to following the Lord’s leading in providing vision and direction for the organization. 3. A firm personal commitment to, and track record in, the promotion of principles of fairness, diversity and equality of opportunity. 4. Strong communication and relationship-building skills, allied with the ability to listen. 5. Enthusiasm, energy and a commitment to principles of integrity and transparency. Experience Required 1. More than five years’ experience in management, leadership (IE Director’s level) role in a complex, medium-sized or large organization. 2. A consistent and successful track record of management of resources (finances, people, facilities) on a relevant scale. 3. Understanding of child development, operational relief, community development, advocacy and life in the developing world. 4. Understanding of the global Christian church and in particular the evangelical world. 5. Practical experience in operational child development and community development in the developing world. 6. Understanding and experience of the voluntary sector. 7. Understanding of and extensive interface with evangelical leaders and influencers in Canada. Education & Related Qualifications • Strong intellectual capability, typically evidenced by a post secondary degree or equivalent education or professional qualification.
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• • •
Working knowledge of theological issues. Working knowledge of church structure. Public speaking and media relations
Initiative Required The position of Chief Executive Officer includes a broad set of accountabilities and duties with a view to the effective supervision and management of all activities of the organization worldwide, under the direction of the Board of Directors. Specifically the CEO reports to the Board of Directors. The position holder is Chief Executive of the organization worldwide and Team Leader of the Leadership Team. Supervision Received: Board of Directors Given: All staff through a management structure Contact Within: All staff Without: Entire Sponsor and Donor Base, Volunteers, Churches and General Public Other Qualifications, Abilities and Knowledge Required The role of CEO requires an individual of considerable vision, character and leadership. The CEO should possess the capacity to inspire and motivate colleagues and supporters alike to create, develop and support a world-class organization and will be an individual wholly and deeply committed to the aims and objectives of Compassion Canada. Qualifying Period Usually our standard six month probationary period NOTE: The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. The job description describes this roles current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of Compassion change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by Compassion.
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Managers as Leaders* Leaders are first a servant of those they lead. They are a teacher, a source of information and knowledge, and a standard setter, more than a giver of directions and a disciplinarian. Leaders do not say, “Get going.” Instead they say, “Let’s go!” and lead the way. They do not walk behind with a whip; they are out in front with a banner. Leaders are people builders. They help those around them to grow because their leader realizes that the more strong people an organization has, the stronger it will be. Leaders use their heart as well as their head. After they have looked at the facts with their head, they let their heart take a look too. Leaders have a sense of humour. They are not stuffed shirts. They can laugh at themselves. They have a humble spirit. Leaders can be led. They are not interested in having their own way. They have an open mind. * Source: Merchants of Vision James E. Liegig Berrett-Koehler 1994
Revision: August 2017
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