• Application Deadline:
• Position: Program Director


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for developing effective strategies and plans, to achieve the vision and mission of the Foundation


• Responsible for the seamless execution of these strategies to achieve organizational goals


• Responsible for fund raising


• Responsible and accountable for all fund-raising efforts and results


• Accountable for the overall success of the organization across all performance metrics.


• Accountable for all company policies and guidelines


• Accountable for compliance with relevant laws, regulations and compliance requirements


• Accountable for instituting transparency in our operations to engender public trust in financial stewardship and to provide superior service levels


• Accountable for human resources management – development and retention of talent


• Accountable for defining and institutionalizing a positive workplace culture, to galvanize employees towards achieving our vision and mission.


• Provide leadership, guidance and sufficient motivation to drive maximum performance


• Provide strategic advisory to the Chairman and Board of Trustees


• Ensure periodic reporting to Board and all relevant stakeholder groups


• Build and maintain trust and positive relationships with key stakeholders/stakeholder groups

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree


• MBA or MSc. in a relevant discipline is an added advantage


• International trainings related to Strategy/Management of ‘Not for Profits’ is an added advantage


• 10+ years of work experience leading strategies, people and teams


• 3+ years of work experience in Senior or Executive Management capacity in a ‘Not for Profit’ company

Program Director Profile:

Our ideal candidate for the position should:

• Have deep passion for Non-profit work and Social Impact


• Be action and result oriented, entrepreneurial, a self-starter, go-getter and very determined


• Have high ethical standards and a strong moral compass


• Have sound, mature judgement and integrity


• Be an exceptional people manager; able to motivate teams to achieve set goals


• Be flexible and adaptable to changing market realities


• Be an energetic, independent and self-motivated individual with a solution-based approach while demonstrating innovation, integrity, quality, creativity, flexibility and resilience.


• Have in-depth knowledge of the philanthropic sector and capabilities in social impact/development


• Have a proven record of leadership, strategic design, planning and management success with tangible results


• Have proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex relationships


• Ability to communicate effectively with and relate to a board range of internal stakeholders, including other senior team members, staff, and board members.


• Willing and able to travel, based on job exigencies


• Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.