Deputy Director at Linking the Youth of Nigeria through Exchange

Job Responsibilities

• The Deputy Director will work closely with the Executive Director to carry out the following duties:
• Support the role and function of the Executive Director
• Manage partners relationships and build new networks and partnerships
• Supervise management staff and ensure quality delivery of outcomes across all units
• Delivery  of  organization’s strategy, goals and objectives
• Initiate and lead advocacy and policy initiatives for the organization
• Provide leadership and direction for staff, setting an effective agenda and ensuring performance goals are set and met
• Represent the organization to the public, key stakeholders and business partners
• Lead fundraising and donor management, business development and partnership activities
• Expand and promote the LYNX brand to external stakeholders
• Expand the scope of LYNX partnerships and public relations
• Manages donor relationships including reporting
• Other duties as requested by the Executive Director.

Position Requirements

• The Deputy Director position is a three year renewable contract with LYNX-NIGERIA.
• Demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:

Essential Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Science, Management or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years experience in the social sector with increasing responsibility
• NYSC discharge certificate or equivalent
• Excellent written and spoken English skills

Essential Competencies

• Impeccable writing and verbal skills
• Well read with knowledge of Nigerian, African and world history and geography with understanding of the importance of culture and tradition
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff  manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
• Strong public relations and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills who can prepare concise reports
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
• Strong working knowledge of ICT  and social tools
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
• Highly organized, dedicated and hardworking, willing to go the extra mile to ensure excellence
• Passion for Nigeria’s development
• Ability to travel within Nigeria and internationally (up to 30%)

Essential Experience

• Previous experience in youth and social development work
• Proven experience with donor and partner management
• Experience of programme planning, management, monitoring and implementation
• Experience with managing EU, DFID or USAID grants will be a plus
• Proven leadership, coaching and relationship management experience

Additional Information
LYNX is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Salaries & Benefits:
Salary is for the social sector and commensurate with experience. Other benefits include opportunities for international travel, training and development.