Executive Director Space Science

About the position

JOB DESCRIPTION
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the management of the Space Science Programme, ensuring it is appropriately positioned on a sustainable basis to deliver strategic programmes for the benefit of the sectors, markets and communities that it serves. The Executive Director is also a Member of the organisations Executive Team and as such shares a collective responsibility for the strategic oversight of the organization.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
KPA 1: Strategy Planning, Development and Implementation
KPA 2: Operations Management
KPA 3: Business Development
KPA 4: People Management
KPA 5: Financial Management
KPA 6: Corporate Governance
KPA 7: Stakeholder Management
KPA 8: Space Science Research
KPA 9: General Management
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A PhD degree in a relevant Space Science field
• An MBA will be an added advantage
• At least ten (10) years experience at senior management level in the Space Science environment
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience at executive management level
• Exceptional research track record

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Leadership abilities
• Organisational skills
• Analytical skills
• Critical thinking abilities
• Project management
• Productivity management
• Business development
• Strategic thinking

Desired Skills:

• Project Management
• Business Development
• Strategic Leadership
• Analytic

Desired Work Experience:

• More than 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Doctorate

About The Employer:

SOE