Director / Chief Executive Officer

About the role

The National Crime Research Center seeks a visionary Director/Chief Executive Officer to lead the Centre’s mandate on national crime research, advise the Governing Council and the Cabinet Secretary, and act as the principal spokesperson.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day implementation of the Centre’s mandate and ensure an effective management structure with succession plans.
• Advise and make recommendations on policies, plans and strategies related to national crime research.
• Coordinate development programmes, project formulation, funding implementation, appraisal, monitoring and evaluation.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and enhance the Centre’s corporate image.
• Recommend annual budgets, ensure prudent resource use, and oversee accurate, timely audits.
• Establish internal monitoring and control systems and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership to management and act as a liaison between management and the Governing Council.
• Develop long‑term strategy and business plans, and oversee their implementation.
• Foster local and international partnerships with research institutions and other agencies.

Required profile

• Proven senior leadership experience in a research, policy or public‑sector environment.
• Strong understanding of governance, financial management, and audit processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to create and sustain an ethical, high‑performance corporate culture.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting and resource allocation.