• Application Deadline:
• Position: Centre Manager- Business Innovation Accelerator


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , PhD/Fellowship


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Purpose of Position: 

The Center Manager would be responsible for the management of administrative requirements as approved by the Governing Council.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

include but not limited to:

• Overall management of all administrative systems, record keeping and governance processes to aid the effective running of facilities.


• Analyze program risks and determining mitigants.


• Space management


• Oversight of routine planned, and preventative maintenance of the building facilities and outdoor space by staff, volunteers, or contractors.


• Maintain, monitor, and commission work as part of cyclic or needs-based repair and refurbishment.


• Manage and update a register of risk for facilities and update the Center Director.


• Manage and monitor all health and safety aspects in the building and outside spaces as required by regulation or good practice.


• Manage operational budget


• First-line review of agreements with vendors and contractors


• Liaise with Accountant, Media, and other direct officers regarding key deliverables.


• Manage all ad-hoc staff that manages the facility’s varying capacities. Ensure that staff and volunteers can work collaboratively with each other.


• Work in collaboration with other staff and contractors to establish marketing of facilities and good, serviced channels of communication about activities, events, and facilities available.


• Deal with communications issues internally and externally


• Develop a budget and operating plan for the program.


• Manage budgets for the locations.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED. 

To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess the following.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, strategic planning, and writing skills are required.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently.


• Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with attention to detail

EDUCATION 

• An MBA with relevant work experience (A PhD is an added advantage, given the research output expectations from the centre).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in a lead management role.

Closing: August 11, 2023