About The Organisation
The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is a highly regarded Pan-African Regional Management Development Centre, owned by ten member governments from the Eastern and Southern African region: Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Strategic Vision: To become the leading provider of leadership and management development programs in the region.
Services Offered:

Specialized management training
Consultancy
Action-oriented research services
These services focus on critical sectors such as policy management, financial management, information technology, transportation, health, human resources, energy and environmental management, project management, and gender management. ESAMI collaborates extensively with governments, regional and international institutions, NGOs, parastatals, private sector organizations, and national training institutions to strengthen capacity across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Headquarters: Arusha, Tanzania
Training Centres: Located across 10 member states.

The Opportunity
In its pursuit of excellence in leadership and management capacity building across Africa, ESAMI is seeking visionary, strategic, and seasoned corporate leaders to fill the positions of Director General and Deputy Director General.

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and overall direction for ESAMI
Represent ESAMI in high-level forums
Foster excellence in product and service delivery
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders
Drive organizational performance and growth
Strategically position ESAMI’s core offerings (executive education, business education, research, and management consultancy)
ESAMI invites applications from nationals of its 10 member states who are motivated, results-oriented professionals eager to contribute to the institute’s continued success. The roles offer a platform for personal and professional growth and the opportunity to shape the future of management education and consultancy in the region.

Job type: Full-time

Deputy Director General (DDG)
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director General, the DDG is responsible for providing strategic direction and oversight of ESAMI’s activities and programs, ensuring operational processes are aligned with client and stakeholder needs. The DDG also oversees academic and executive programs, research, and management consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development of ESAMI’s strategic plan
Oversee governance, compliance, and operational management
Lead quality improvement initiatives and customer satisfaction efforts
Support student services and promote student success
Key Qualifications:

PhD/Doctorate with 10 years of senior management experience
Relevant professional qualification
Registered member of a relevant professional body
Must be a national of an ESAMI member state
Essential Attributes for Both Roles (Director General & Deputy Director General)
Experience in working with or heading a regional or international organization
Demonstrated experience in the training industry in Africa
A network of business contacts, including potential funders
Details of consultancy assignments developed and won in the past 3 years