Vacancy in a Novel Independent, Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will be a member of the Executive Committee and will be expected to demonstrate excellent administrative, strategic, and technical management skills. S/he will work collaboratively with the Board of Directors in leading the transformation of our Client from its current stage to a more mature organization capable of delivering on its long term vision. Specifically, s/he will ensure that our Client's fiscal, operations, fundraising, marketing, human resource, technology, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments ofthe organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the board to refine and implement the strategic plan while ensuring that the budget, staff and priorities are aligned with the Organization's core mission;
• Provide inspirational leadership and direction to all executives, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization;
• Establish effective decision-making processes that will enable the Organization to achieve its long and short-term goals and objectives;
• Cultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.
• Ensure that the flow of funds permits the Organization to make continuous progress towards the achievement of its mission and that those funds are allocated properly to reflect present needs and future potential;
• Formulate and execute comprehensive marketing, branding and development strategies that will ensure consistency throughout the organization and enhance revenue from major donors, foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Ensure the delivery of high quality services while managing for current and future growth; Support and motivate the organization's staff;
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration and strengthen internal communications with staff throughout the organization;
• Oversee the financial status of the organization including developing long and short range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place;
• Set financial priorities accurately to ensure the organization is operating in a manner that supports the needs of the program and staff.
• Rationalize the delivery of programs through new and existing offices and partnerships; Increase efficiencies and consistency throughout the organization by developing and implementing standardized programs, services and program office marketing.

Requisite skills

• Ability to lead the crea.tion of a shared vision for the organization while providing effective communication to and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to guide inter-team and inter-orqanizaticnal collaborations and effectively relate with a diversity of individuals.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills and the experience and proclivity to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder, and fundraiser; Able to speak and write effectively and compellingly. 
• Able to make clear, hard and timely decisions.
• Ability to lead an efficient and effective organization accordlnq to best practices, ethical guidelines and fiduciary requirements.
• Ability to create a work environment in which learning is continuous and staff feel comfortable taking risks to help the foundation meet its mission.
• Create and maintain organizational culture and effectively manage change.
• A financially savvy, entrepreneurial and a politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment decisions.
• Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders; a persuasive negotiator able to achieve consensus amongst differing opinions.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of a Masters Degree.
• A doctorate degree would be an added advantage.
• Experience in government-related activities.
• Experience in participating or coordinating community developmenU CSR activities and working with youth leadership development programs.
• Significant board development, fundraising, marketingl branding and fiscal management experience.
• Experience at managing board relationships in a collaborative manner.
• Must be highly mobile (as travel within and outside Nigeria is required).
• Proficiency in French would be an added advantage.