More than 700 people.  Over 140 years of history.  And a commitment to setting and enforcing the highest professional standards across land, real estate, construction and infrastructure: welcome to RICS. Today, we are in more demand than ever thanks to worldwide development, led by new emerging economic powers, such as Brazil, India and China. We see it as an opportunity to set consistent global standards. To shape the world around them with our advice and standards. We are passionate about what we do. And we expect our people to be too.

In return for your belief and talent, we can offer something very special: the chance to be part of an expanding organisation, where your contribution and commitment can take you far. As RICS grows, there will be every opportunity to grow with us, to be creative and gain recognition

The role:

Reporting to the Director, Sub Saharan Africa, you will be responsible for the following key deliverables:

•   Leading the recognition and development plan for West Africa working with the relevant Boards, members and staff. Take responsibility for the achievement of recognition, profiling, retention and growth objectives and targets.
•   Relationship development / management with key Universities, Accounts and relevant Government authorities
•   Increase the level of commercial income
•   Be a catalyst in providing market intelligence to central teams
•   Inspire and lead regional support teams to drive regional performance
•   Implement a member engagement strategy and ensure delivery  through the regional teams
•   Drive the adoption of International Standards by working with other organisations/ Government/ others

Qualification Required & Experience

Experience required:

•   Understanding of the West Africa market and the opportunities and challenges of growing an international membership and related commercial business lines
•   Strong interpersonal, relationship building and communication skills
•   Must have a style that displays gravitas, promotes respect, credibility and trust throughout the organisation.
•   Leadership, energy, optimism, integrity and probity to model RICS values and standards;
•   The ability to build and inspire high performing staff teams and drive a performance culture
•   Working as part of a diverse senior management team
•   First class communicator with gravitas and influence able to gain credibility and trust at senior levels both internally and externally
•   A demonstrable ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds to drive a positive change agenda
•   An understanding of the public interest agenda
•   Experience of the development/promotion of an international brand
•   Ability to work collaboratively
•   Excellent influencing skills
•   Degree level education and post graduate management studies
•    Knowledge and /or experience of working within a sales/marketing environment and key accounts with strong networking skills
•   Good team player with good understanding of working within the staff structure / hierarchy
•   Dynamism and enthusiasm in negotiation and people interaction
•   Efficient and effective worker with a hands-on approach
•   Business and market development, planning and analysis
•   Good at supporting, planning and operating day to day activities with a can-do attitude
•   Ready to accept responsibility and accountability on a diverse number of tasks
•   Financial management and budget monitoring skills
•   Pragmatism, ability to work unsupervised and to multi-task
•   Knowledge and fluency in Microsoft office and web literacy
•   Organized and attention to detail

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Please apply via the following link and let us know your salary expectations as well as your experience:

Click Here To Apply Online

Closing Date: 01 May, 2015