Foundation Manager at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Job Summary:
Our Client, a major player in the Non-Govermental Organization sector, is looking to hire a Foundation Manager that will be responsible for managing and implementing the Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives.

The primary focus of the role at the outset will be setting up the Academy, this will then be followed by implementing the Foundation’s goals and objectives.The Foundation manager will need to be hands-on to ensure the effective running of the Foundation as well as effectively engage with the board of trustees and other relevant stakeholders. He/She will need to be creative as the role requires strategic level support with excellent operational output. He/She will also need to deliver the effective running of the center and partner with the School Board of Trustees to deliver the vision and mission of the school.
This role will require occasional travel.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the foundation’s CEO on developing strategic approach and initiatives in line with its mission.

• Effective project management on delivery of foundation initiatives

• Efficient management and coordination of foundation activities

• Establish and effectively manage relationships with strategic partners (corporate, non-profit, education institutions & bodies, etc.)

• Effective implementation of fund-raising strategy (including managing donor relations, events

• Effective management of operational budget CFO.

• Develop and maintain a sustainable volunteer process to enable the foundation to deliver its vision

• Manage media and publicity as required by the foundation/initiatives working closely with relevant partners.

• Orchestrate and plan events as needed

• Manage and collaborate with 3rd parties to deliver key activities

• Adhoc request as they arise

Skills, Knowledge and Competence Requirements:

• Excellent project management skills 
• Passionate about developing and transforming communities 
• Effectively deliver with minimal supervision 
• Self-motivated and ambitious to deliver excellent work 
• Good at problem solving – able to think outside of the box 
• Excellent writing and communication skills 
• Strong personal and interpersonal skills 
• Good communicator, able to effectively inspire people
• Able to manage a diverse range of stakeholders 
• Strong resource management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of 5+ years working experience

• Experience in leading and delivering complex project

• Experience working in or with charities in Nigeria will be beneficial

• Good understanding of Nigeria NGO sector will be an added benefit