Executive Director at LEAP Africa

Reports to: Board of Directors

Key Responsibilities

• Works with the Board to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for LEAP Africa’s growth
• Oversee the implementation of LEAP's programmes, projects and activities
• Oversee the management of LEAP's office operations
• Establish and manage stratetigic relationships with local and international partners
• Manage the LEAP brand, actively promoting LEAP's programmes and activities across different media platforms
• Raise funds on behalf of LEAP Africa and interface with its local and international partners and funders
• Serve as a spokesperson for LEAP, providing training sessions, presentations and representing the organisation at local and international events
• Manage LEAP's budget and ensure transparency and efficient use of the organisations financial and nonfinancial resources
• Provide regular reports on LEAP's progress to board members, funders, supporters and other stakeholders
• Oversee any other tasks that may emerge as the organisation grows

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 5 years' professional work experience with managerial experience and the ability to energize and lead a team
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills
• Experience in programme planning, training management and delivery and measurement & evaluation
• Strong analytical skills and a proven track record of leadership and team coordination
• Practical knowledge of proposal writing, grant sourcing and donor management
• Learning facilitation and curriculum conceptualization
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools: MS Word; Excel, Powerpoint and Project

Personal Qualities:

• A person of high integrity and moral courage
• An experienced project manager with experience in leading a team effort preferably in the development space
• A skilled negotiator, familiar with non-profit fundraising and who is able to develop proposals and bids
• An excellent communicator, both oral and written, capable of engaging local and international partners at a senior level on programmes and organizational initiatives and spoken English
• Flexible multi-tasker with good time management skills who can work to deadlines
• Passion for Nigerian development and commitment to transforming the country
• Exhibits LEAP's values and lives its ideals - leadership, effectiveness, accountability and professionalism
• Willing to travel frequently within and beyond Nigeria