Deputy Director at Access To Justice Nigeria

Job Details
Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, this person will oversee operations, planning and programmes, and co-provide strategic direction for the organization.

The core responsibilities include:

• Providing oversight, supervision and guidance for programme staff;
• Developing and managing the organization's relationships with diverse stakeholders,
• Coordinating projectll, and ensuring that they achieve their objectives within scheduled timelines
• Participating in strategic planning and budgeting;
• Participating, as requested by the Executive Director, in development (fundraising) activities;
• Coordinate staff performance evaluations and create regular opportunities for appropriate professional development opportunities for staff
• Coordinating other actions as requested by the Executive Director
• Lead and/or supervise critical projects and organizational initiatives
• Work closely with Programme and administrative staff to ensure that all operational functions run smoothly
• Oversee the legal representation of causes in different courts or fora

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking lawyer of at least 6 years post-call experience, with a deep understanding of the key issues and challenges in the administration of justice, human rights as well as the delivery of legal and judicial services.
• He or she should be passionate about the organization's mission and vision, and committed to enhancing access to justice particularly for poor people and human rights in Nigeria.
• S/he will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to undertake effective fundraising and development activities without supervision.
• S/he must have the ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks and satisfactorily meet deadlines and desired outcomes. In the absence of the Director, s/he will assume overall responsibility for the work of the organization.

Compensation is within the N2,700,OOO - N3,OOO,OOO p/a range