Jobs in a Notable Business Membership Organization

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Executive Director (Operations) is responsible for the Internal Governance and Administration of the Institute. The job holder is expected to oversee the legal, Risk and Assurance areas of the Institute.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee all internal activities which includes development of strategies to improve members
• capadty, expand coverage, faolitate private sector partidpation In policy dialogue, collaboration, and
• strengthen partnerships in the private sector
• Act as Chief Operating Officer and deputize for the Director General/CEO in his absence.
• Assist the DG;CEO in coordinating all Standing committees of Council as well as designing and implementation of strategies;
• Ensure that all HoDs comply with deadlines of vanous assignments
• Responsible for general operational and administrative functions of the Secretariat.
• Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the Institute complies with all applicable codes, in
• addition to its legal and statutory requirements.
• Organising, preparing agendas for Exco, Council meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs)
• Produce regular status reports on Institute's activities, dealing with correspondence, collating information,
• and ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant stakeholders;
• Monitoring changes in relevant legislation/regulatory environment and taking appropriate action;
• Arranging meetings of the Council, Exco and Presidential Consultative Council (PeC). This responsibility will
• involve the issue of proper notices of meetings, preparation of agenda, circulation of relevant papers and
• taking and producing minutes to record the business transacted at the meetings and the decisions taken.
• Ensure timely filing of annual returns at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC); and inform CAC of any key
• changes in structure or management, i.e. the appointment/resignation of directors.
• Perform other assignments as would be designated by the DGiCEO.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Ability to manage both Human/Material Resources of a Business Membership Organization (BMO)
• Master's Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant field.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in human resources and business management, and
• Significant work experience in the private sector.
• Strong organizational, management, and staff supervisory skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Nigerian private and public sector
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment, and the capacity to grow income and expand financial base
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems/challenges inherent in BMOs
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and
• remaining organized and focused on long and short term deadlines and strategy.
• Candidates should possess diplomacy, initiative and good judgment, meticulous attention to detail, good
• numerical, organisational and time management skills and a genuine interest in business. Excellent
• computing, interpersonal, team working and (written/verbal) communication skills are also important;
• Experience with international business development programmes is highly desirable;
• Willingness and ability to travel.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Management and leadership skills
• Decision making and problem solving ability
• Good judgement and the ability to apply rules fairly
• Respect for confidentiality.