Job Vacancies at Wealthstream Consulting Limited

Job Description

• The Director, Membership & Branch Development heads a critical department in the organization.
• The director oversees all aspects of membership development, including recruitment of new members, retention of existing members and supervision of the regional offices; develops a plan and executes strategies and initiatives to grow the membership base; develops strategies for the creation of new branches all over the country.

Job Summary

• Oversee all aspects of business development, including recruitment of new members, retention of existing members and supervision of the regional offices
• Develop, plan and execute strategies and initiatives to grow business through expansion of membership
• Develop Strategies for the creation of new branches of the organization all over the country

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of an approved business development plan that aligns with the strategic objectives of the organization
• Develop, plan and execute strategies and initiatives to grow the business through expansion of membership
• Work with the committees and collaborate with the branch offices to organize membership drive efforts across the regions
• Liaise with departments e.g. Research and Advocacy and Training and Capacity Development to leverage programmes and activities to increase membership acquisition
• Perform any other task as assigned by the CEO

Education and Work Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management or any other related field
• A postgraduate degree in any related field will be an added advantage
• Member of a relevant professional body e.g. NIM, etc.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, with at 1- 3 years in a Director position

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Ability to think strategically and holistically
• Excellent Project Management and Budgeting skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional and inter-regional teams
• Ability to manage relationships and communications with the media, government officials, international institutions and business groups
• Ability to proactively anticipate client’s needs and develop supporting programmes/solutions
• Ability to lead a team of diverse skills & competencies
• Excellent communication, business presentation, persuasion, and marketing skills
• Ability to identify strategic issues, analyze them and proffer relevant solutions
• Digital savviness
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools

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Our client, a major business membership organization in Nigeria with international affiliations, in response to business growth, is building up its HR capacity and recruiting for the role of a 'Director of Research and Advocacy'.

The Director of Research and Advocacy provides strategic and operational oversight for research, surveys and advocacy programs, events and publications required to promote the mandate of the organization; manages and supervises the research and advocacy activities and programs, economic publications, and any other related activities that enhance or increase the growth of membership for the organization oversees the research team in steering and conducting research on relevant topical issues bothering on corporate governance, ethics, leadership and the economy.

Job Summary

• Provide strategic and operational oversight on advocacy programmes, events, communications and publications for the purpose of promoting the mandate of the organization
• Manage and supervise advocacy programmes, research, communications, public relation activities, and any other related activities that enhance or increase the growth of business

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop advocacy strategies and develop implementation plans to achieve them including performance measures
• Oversee the research team in steering and conducting research on relevant topical issues bothering on corporate governance, ethics, leadership and the economy
• Oversee the use of research and evaluation tools (e.g. surveys or desktop research) and ensure that data is collected and analyzed accurately
• Produce periodic reports, articles, and concept papers based on research and oversee their translation into advocacy programmes
• Oversee the planning and delivery of all advocacy programmes and events
• Identify and develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in government, and industry and leverage these relationships in executing the organization’s advocacy strategies
• Collaborate with Membership and Branch Development team on events that support recruitment of new members
• Oversee the preparation and release of corporate communications and publications
• Oversee and maintain relationships with media houses
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the CEO

Competency and Skills Requirements 

• Ability to think strategically and holistically
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with ability to collaborate with cross-functional and inter-regional teams
• Strong understanding of corporate communications, brand and public relations management
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify opportunities

Education and Work Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or any other related field
• A post-graduate degree in any related field will be an added advantage
• Member of a relevant professional body e.g. CIPM, NIM
• 10-15 years relevant experience, with at least 8 years in a managerial position