Project Director (Deputy Executive Director) at Access To Justice Nigeria

Ref: PD (DED)
Duration: One-and-a-half year period (may be renewable)

About the Project

• The project seeks to strengthen achievement of criminal justice reforms, improve protection against torture and ill-treatment through capacity building and expand access to legal assistance for poor people, all of which will take place in three jurisdictions.
• The position is based in the organization’s office in Lagos and will require occasional travel outside of Lagos State.

Job Description

• Operating from the Organization’s Lagos office, the candidate will take overall responsibility for implementing the project and supervising all of its staff; 
• S/he will coordinate and oversee project activity planning and programming, achieving agreed targets within specified timelines, identify and manage the spectrum of relationships that have vital implications for the success of the project, as well as manage the issues, challenges and opportunities arising during the implementation of the project.  In addition to these, the candidate will:

Act as the chief operating officer of the organization when requested, and discharge all the responsibilities and functions of that office which include:

• Providing oversight, supervision and guidance for programme/project staff;
• Managing the organization’s relationships with a broad group of institutional stakeholders;
• Implementing/coordinating programmes for successful delivery of results within assigned timelines;
• Participating in strategic planning and budgeting meetings as well as  coordinating growth and fundraising activities;
• Coordinating staff performance evaluations and stimulating improved performance through appropriate interventions.

Target Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate will be a driven lawyer with at least seven (7) years post-call experience, who has a deep understanding of the key issues and challenges in the administration of justice, respect for human rights and the rule of law in Nigeria.
• S/he should be passionate about the organization’s mission and vision, and committed to enhancing access to justice (particularly) for poor people.
• S/he should be a creative thinker, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to undertake effective programme, fundraising and development activities without supervision.
• S/he must have the ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks and activities and satisfactorily meet deadlines as well as achieve targeted outcomes.
• Some experience of work in a non-profit sector at a relatively high level is considered a major advantage. 

Remuneration
Compensation is within the N4,800,000 – N5,400,000 p/a range.