Head, Director Programs and Coordination at Box and Cedar

Job Description:

• Provide overall strategic direction, implementation, management and supervision of the financial and non-financial interventions for the various target segments
• Oversee the development of financial interventions (debt, grants, guarantees etc.) relevant to target beneficiaries i.e. Micro-Enterprises & SMEs across the various localities/divisions of Lagos State (Epe, Ikeja, ikorodu & Lagos)
• Oversee the design and delivery of programs and schemes for the target beneficiaries
• Oversee the identification of relevant partnership opportunities and ensure implementation of partnership framework to engage potential partners in ensuring delivery of all programs and schemes to target beneficiaries
• Oversee the articulation of the non-financing interventions and/or business advisory/capacity development requirements per target beneficiaries and coordinate the execution and/or delivery of relevant programs
• Oversee the identification, development & roll-out of job placement initiatives
• Analyze trends in the various programs, identify issues, develop and recommend solutions to be implemented
• Oversee and ensure effective government relations to promote inclusion and achieve reach & equity
• Oversee regular tracking, monitoring  & reporting of product & program performance

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s and a Masters degree  in relevant field

Knowledge & Skills:

• In-depth understanding of the MSME  development, segment needs and requirements demonstrated by successful work experience
• Has overseen donor funded program (Added advantage) 
• Must have worked with any of the major development agencies (BOI, NEXIM, USAID, World Bank, IFC etc.)  
• 10 years experience minimum
• Possess sound relationship, leadership, analytical and communication skills together with evaluative judgment