Executive Director at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI)

Job Summary

• BOWDI is looking for an Executive Director to join our team and guide our organization’s growth.
• The Executive Director will oversee the day-to-day function of the organization, including organizational finances, employees, fundraising, strategic planning, and business development operations; as well as analyze and optimize all parts of the organizational system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with the board of Directors to report on performance; identify, create and implement strategic plans to actualize organizational objectives. Establish and maintain existing partnerships/relationships with stakeholders, government, donors, regulators and other relevant parties.
• Identify, recruit, train and develop a talented team of employees who can lead critical departments and manage strategic organizational functions. Monitor operations and ensure employees and practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements. Work with teams to create and establish a strong organization culture.
• Identify potential organizational risks and mitigate as well as actively source for growth opportunities for the organization.
• Identify potential sources of funding, develop fundraising strategies and organize fundraising efforts.
• Represent the nonprofit to the public as well as at social and corporate events in ways that strengthen the brand and communicate the organization’s vision and mission.
• Work with the accountant to oversee finances, including budgeting.

Education and experience

• B.A/B.sc, MBA or Master’s Degree in a relevant program with at least 5 years’ experience in a mid to senior level management and leadership role in the private or nonprofit sector or international development.
• Must have managed at least two donor-funded projects in any sector with direct engagement with donors.
• Demonstrated business development experience is a must as well as proven ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies.
• Relevant knowledge in multiple disciplines is desirable, especially a background in health.

Hard Skills:

• Grant-writing
• Budgeting.

Soft Skills:

• Good time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organization and leadership skills
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Excellent understanding of organisational growth strategies
• Evidence of ability to take initiative and develop ideas.