Head of Program / Program Director at Asset Management Group

Job Description

A head of program typically has a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:

• Managing the implementation of new programs according to the company’s strategic plan.
• Ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and overseeing their progress to ensure they are completed on time.
• Coordinating with stakeholders to address issues and concerns throughout the program life cycle.
• Maintaining communication with senior leadership regarding program status and risks.
• Developing strategies to improve program management processes and outcomes.
• Recruiting and hiring new employees as needed to support program needs.
• Managing staff members, including hiring, firing, evaluating performance, and making recommendations for promotions.
• Inspire a business-oriented, professional, results-driven environment across the organization.
• Understands and navigates organization dynamics; builds strong informal networks.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.
• Implement policies and procedures and build support for Board decisions amongst staff
• Work closely and openly with the Board and its committees, ensuring ongoing communication of risks, issues, as well as successes.
• Responsible for the effective administration of MMF’s Operations, providing strategic leadership and hands-on management for all of the administrative and operational functions of the organization in accordance with the mission, objectives, and policies.
• Plans, Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization work in sync and seamlessly.
• Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organization.

Organization Mission and Strategy:

• Works with board and staff to ensure that the MMF mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
• Develops, plans and ensures the implementation of programs that helps achieve the organization’s mission.
• Act as the chief external advocate for the organisation ensuring key messages for the goals of Murtala Mohammed Foundation are heard.
• Provides strategic leadership for the enhancement of MMF’s brand through collaborative efforts with International bodies, other professional, civic and private organizations.
• Understands context and has a clear long-term view, ensuring alignment with Murtala Mohammed Foundation strategic direction.
• Use strong analytical and innovative thinking to develop clear business strategy to achieve goals

Program Funding and Financial Management:

• Develop high performing funding strategies, ensuring funding goals are achieved, ensures resources are sufficient to guarantee the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for adequate funding to run existing and new programs
• Provide strong financial leadership, ensuring financial goals are achieved
• Ensure financial accountability and transparency that demonstrates MMF as leaders in the effective use of charitable donations.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the
• Monitor board-approved budget and manage daily financial operations to ensure maximum utilization of resources and optimum financial positioning for the organization
• Prudently direct resources and manage all financials within budget guidelines and according to current laws and regulations

Program Formation and Management:

• Ensure Programmes are well planned from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes.
• Ensure Programmes are implemented and managed effectively. Structuring the supervising of all program and project managers involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems.
• Seek for grants and funding from corporate and International Partners in order to run the Foundation’s programs.

Brand Positioning and Advocacy:

• Manage all aspects of the organization’s marketing and public relations, ensuring high visibility to prospects and the public, and build interest in engaged philanthropy
• Develop and maintain a strong positive brand Image, visibility and reputation for MMF
• Ensure MMF’s profile is enhanced through media appearances, and top-level engagement with Government, businesses, the general public and other NGOs, representing the organization and serve as chief spokesperson publicly at events, conferences, and partnership meetings
• Act as the chief external advocate for the organisation, promoting the organization and its mission, programs.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Master's Degree qualification.
• 10 years work experience.