Secretary General

**Purpose of the job**:
The Secretary General (SG) is accountable for directing the day
- to-day management affairs of IADI according to IADI statutes, by
- laws and policies. The SG is responsible for contributing to the development and implementation of the Association’s strategic goals and business plans and leads the development and implementation of the IADI Secretariat’s policy, research, technical assistance, and membership outreach. The SG ensures transparency, inclusiveness and accountability throughout the organization and provides regular reports to the EXCO and Chair of the EXCO on the activities of the Secretariat.

**Principal Accountabilities**:
As the Chief Executive of IADI's Secretariat, the main responsibilities of the SG are to:

- Direct the day-to-day management of the Association, including financial management; development of the strategy and business plans, budgets, and annual report; and providing periodic reports on the financial condition of the Association to the EXCO and Annual General Meeting (AGM).
- Provide a key leadership role in the development and implementation of IADI policy, research, and technical assistance.
- Provide quality control and oversight of the wide range of IADI activities to ensure consistency and presentation of IADI operations in line with its mission and vision.
- Facilitate the work of the IADI Council and Regional Committees by providing support for their programs and outreach to IADI Members.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with EXCO, IADI membership, and external organizations such as the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Financial Stability Board (FSB), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB), and other international safety-net organizations.
- Ensure the capability and capacity of IADI by creating and sustaining an organizational culture that encourages and rewards the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics, encourages staff to contribute to their maximum potential, and operates within a sound framework of managerial accountability.
- Attract, motivate, and retain talent while ensuring succession plans are in place.

**Major Accountabilities**:
**Deposit Insurance Policy, Research, Training and Technical Assistance**
- Represent IADI’s policy views as a spokesperson for the Association and oversee the Senior Policy and Research Advisor in their role in advancing policy and research efforts in the international fora by overseeing the enhancement of IADI’s database and ensuring IADI’s participation in the FSB subgroups, including the Resolution Steering Group (ReSG) and Cross
- Border Crisis Management Group (CBCM), as well as other organizations that support financial stability and the advancement of effective deposit insurance systems.
- Oversee the Association’s Senior Training and Technical Assistance Advisor in supporting the Secretariat’s training and technical assistance activities through coordination of global and regional events, and ensure reports and guidance accurately reflect the Association’s policy views.
- Oversee IADI’s Senior Policy and Research Advisor in the development of positions on key issues affecting deposit insurance systems to advance IADI’s policy and research agenda in the international fora.

**Operational Management**:

- Oversee the Association’s operations in accordance with the IADI business plan and budgets, ensuring a sound internal control environment and mínimal risks.
- Oversee human resource management in accordance with IADI and BIS policies and procedures to ensure the Secretariat staff have appropriate competency for their positions, access to training and effective performance management.
- Manage available resources efficiently and effectively, including keeping pace with advancements in technology (Association’s website, database and other IT capabilities).
- Ensure the establishment of an effective and continuous risk management system and implementation of risk remediation actions and the provision of an annual report to be submitted to EXCO.
- Undertake any other work or functions assigned by the EXCO.

**Financial Management**:

- Oversee and direct the Secretariat’s preparation of the Association’s annual business plan, budget, and annual report for consideration and approval of the EXCO and AGM.
- Manage the financial assets of the Association to ensure that its investments are in line with the investment policy determined by the EXCO.
- Establish and maintain appropriate financial and budget controls according to IADI and BIS policies, procedures, and audit recommendations.
- Report the Association’s financial condition periodically to the Member Relations and Audit and Risk Council Committees, Treasurer, Chair, EXCO and AGM.

**Executive Council and Annual General Meeting**:

- Develop and maintain a close and effective working relationship with the Chair and Vice Chair of the EXCO, keeping them well informed.
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