CEO (NGO/Education Sector) at Stresert Services Limited

Client:

Our client is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educational reform initiatives in Nigeria

Job Description:

As the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in driving the organization's mission to ensure unfettered access to quality education for every learner in Nigeria. Your leadership will be crucial in advancing the organization’s vision of providing a values-driven, future-ready, education that empowers individuals to reach their full potential in a society and economy built on knowledge and values.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Vision and Leadership:

• Develop and communicate a compelling strategic vision aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
• Provide inspirational leadership to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain relationships with education reform partners, fostering synergies and scalable initiatives.
• Oversee the recruitment of education reform partners and ensure engagement in all the organization activities.
• Advocate for meaningful education reform, collaborating with stakeholders in both the public and private sectors at the highest levels of education policy including the presidency, ministers of education at federal and state levels, and other senior officials.

Capacity Building and Best Practices:

• Continuously explore, define, and develop capacity for best practices in human capital development.
• Advise, support, and ensure the quality of education reform initiatives, aligning them with the organization's objectives.

Innovative Teaching and Learning:

• Curate, promote, and encourage the adoption of innovative teaching and learning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of creativity and openness to new approaches in education delivery.

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Discover, generate, archive, and utilize education-specific data to inform and guide policy and practice. 
• Use data-driven insights to assess and enhance the impact of the organization's programs and initiatives.

Financial Leadership:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the organization's mission and objectives.
• Oversee the budgeting process, ensuring efficient allocation of financial resources to support the organization's programs and initiatives.

Fundraising:

• Lead fundraising efforts, including developing and implementing fundraising campaigns, grant applications, and donor engagement strategies.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with potential donors, partners, and funding organizations to secure financial support for the organization's initiatives.

Expense Management:

• Develop and implement effective financial controls to manage expenses within budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate closely with the finance team to monitor and analyze the organization's financial performance, making strategic adjustments as needed.

Grant Management:

• Oversee the application and reporting processes for grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to prepare compelling grant proposals and reports.

Transparency and Accountability:

• Ensure transparency in financial operations and maintain accountability to donors stakeholders, and the Board.
• Provide regular financial reports and updates to the board and other stakeholders.

Risk Management:

• Identify and assess financial risks, implementing strategies to mitigate these risks and safeguard the organization's financial stability.
• Stay informed about relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• A relevant advanced degree in education, business, or a related field.
• At least 12 years of proven leadership experience, preferably in the education or nonprofit sector.

Skills and Competencies:

•  Strong strategic thinking and vision-setting abilities.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships.
•  Knowledge of education reform trends and best practices.
•  Analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.

Ref: CHEXEC-ERNT-24