Executive Director at Rhizome Consulting

Our client is a Nigerian non-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring equal human rights for all individuals, regardless of their identity, orientation, status, or affiliation. The Organisation works towards this goal by advocating for human rights, empowering individuals, providing education, and creating safe spaces for all Nigerians

Summary

The position holder functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. In this capacity, s/he is responsible for implementation of policies set by the Board of Directors/Trustees as well as annual goals and objectives, program, and administrative management of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Participate with the Board of Directors/Trustees in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the Organisation direction.
• Develop and execute a business development strategy focused on ensuring organisational sustainability
• Research and approach private foundations & trusts, development organisations, multinationals, and other bodies to explore funding/grant opportunities
• Collaborate with team members to develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organisation as approved by the board.
• Ensure that the operation of the organisation meets the expectations of the targeted populations for each project.
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organisation.

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organisation's programmes and services.
• Any other related duty as required by management

Educational Requirement

• A University degree in Business Administration/Management, Project Management, International Relations, Public Health, or a related field of study.
• Previous experiences in a non-for profit, sexual health and minority group organisation is an added advantage

Knowledge, skills & experience

• Minimum of ten years’ relevant experience and a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a leadership position
• Funding raising experience
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of research grant administration
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively interact with a diverse team of people and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Capacity to define problems and draw valid conclusions; implementation and evaluation of plans, procedures and policies

• Capacity to analyse, and interpret general financial reports, legal documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Excellent writing and communication skills