Vacancy: Executive Director

Position Type: Full Time, one year contact with a renewal possibility

Job Region: ON - GTA and the Surrounding Regions

Location(s): Toronto

Date Ad Posted: 03/10/2008

Application Deadline: 28/11/2008

Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years

The Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area and Surrounding Regions is searching to fill the position of an Executive Director. This is a full-time position with the performance based renewal possibility.

Organizational Profile:

The Ethiopian Association in the Greater Toronto Area and Surrounding Regions is a non-political, non-profit, independent, community-based organization. It is governed by thirteen elected Board members and managed by an Executive Director. The Association has currently twenty-eight staff working at two locations with multiple offices. It is also a trustee for two organizations.

The Association is committed to facilitating the full participation of immigrants in the social, cultural and civic life of Canada, and to the preservation and promotion of their rich and diverse cultural heritages.

As a community based service delivery agency, the association delivers various programs and projects including settlement and integration services, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), employment assistance, and program for seniors, crisis counseling, HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Its programs and services are provided without discrimination to all persons meeting the requisite service criteria.

Responsibilities of the Executive Director:

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the Association
• Managing the human and material resources of the Association
• Developing and maintaining a highly motivated and productive staff and volunteers
• Increasing the organizational capacity of the association by continuously identifying and securing funding, engaging the community and forming partnership with public and private institutions  
• Facilitating the implementation of the strategic and operational objectives of the association
• Supporting the board of directors in carrying out their duties
• Ensuring programs and projects are effectively managed and periodically evaluated
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships with various stake holders including funders, social agencies, service providers and communities
• Performing other duties as assigned by the president and board of directors

Educational and Work Experience:

• A masters degree from a recognized university and at least three years of managerial experience; or

• A BA degree from a recognized university at least five year management experience in a community or social services setting
• No equivalency is considered.

Required Skills:

• Excellent written and oral communication in English; knowledge of Amharic language is essential;  knowledge of other Ethiopian languages and French is definite asset

• Proven managerial skills including the ability to recruit, supervise, and evaluate staff; financial and risk management skills
• Experience in managing and evaluating complex projects,

• Experience working with various stake holders
• Excellence in managing competing interests and conflict resolution,
• A working knowledge of relevant legislations including the Employment Standard, Labour relation and human rights acts
• Excellent interpersonal skills accompanied by sound judgment
• Team builder, team player and viable stress management skills
• Track record of leading by example, taking initiatives, resourcefulness, adaptability, inspiring shared vision, risk taking, enabling others to act and motivating by celebrating individual and team excellences

Other requirements:

• Client orientation skills

• Committed to serving the community

• Knowledge of Ethiopian community and the challenges it is facing.

Salary: 58 -60K depend on education and experience.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact by: Mail Only

Apply in Confidence to:

Executive Director Hiring Committee

The Ethiopian Association in the GTA and Surrounding Regions

2064 Danforth Avenue

Toronto, Ontario

M4C 1J6