Executive Director (NGO) at Oasis Africa Consulting

Job Summary

• Our client is recruiting for an Executive Director who will be based in Anambra State, Nigeria.
• The person should have experience in running an NGO.
• The Executive Director will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the operations, finances, staff, administration, programs, volunteers, and strategic initiatives of the Foundation.
• This role will also drive fundraising, promotions & visibility, community outreach and stakeholder relationship to achieve the Foundation’s mission, vision and objectives.

Job Description

• Lead the operations in a manner that supports and promotes the organization’s mission, vision and objectives as defined by the BOT.
• Communicate effectively with the BOT and provide, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the BOT to function properly and to make informed decisions.
• Provide leadership to staff, as well as manage their efforts to ensure appropriate support of all stakeholders.
• Prepare accurate and timely analyses that capture and communicate fundraising results, variances, and performance trends.
• Supervise the development of operations-based financial modelling.
• Coordinate and lead annual budget reviews, monthly and quarterly reviews, and periodic forecast updates with operational and senior management.
• Develop and implement consistent inventory and cost accounting policies, procedures, and operational reporting/metrics.
• Approve major systems implementations related to cost and inventory control.
• Provide and support innovative strategies to promote the activities and visibility of the Foundation.
• Retain a diverse, highly qualified staff and volunteers by providing career coaching, growth, and personal development for workers.
• Ensure that services and funding relationships are robust enough to meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
• Identify and foster collaborative public sector and private sector partnerships with stakeholders including medical professionals, to promote inclusion and expertise, in the conduct and outcomes of Medical Missions.
• Plan, organize, and direct the organization’s operations and programs.
• Restructure and transform the different units by hiring efficient and high-quality talent, defining strategies, optimizing processes, developing project management tools, and managing the operational budget, to ensure the streamlined execution of projects and reduce participant and sample acquisition costs.
• Oversee and report on the organization’s overall results for the BOT.
• Drive compliance with Occupational Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental policies, processes, procedures, and applicable laws/legal requirements.
• Take responsibility for the health & safety of self, staff, stakeholders and all third parties in association with the Foundation.
• Handle all complaints and ensure prompt and affection resolution of issues raised.

Qualifications

• 12 years prior experience working as a Non-Profit Executive Director or similar senior management role.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong technical writing and business writing skills.
• Internal policies and procedures.
• Proven work experience with relevant trainings and/or certifications as a Non-Profit Executive Director or similar role.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, communication, team management, relationship building skills, and knowledge of non-profit operations and regulations.
• Experience in running fundraising initiatives.
• Knowledge of volunteer recruitment and how to get individuals involved for the organization’s success.
• Strong knowledge of financials and how to build financial forecasting documents for the BOT as a Non-Profit Executive Director.
• Up to date on industry/NGO trends and able to stay ahead of the curve.

Remuneration
Pay is competitive