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| Posted 4 years ago |
Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited – Our client, a major player in the Non-Govermental Organization sector, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Foundation Manager
Location: Lagos
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
- We are looking to hire a Foundation Manager that will be responsible for managing and implementing the Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives.
- The primary focus of the role at the outset will be setting up the Academy, this will then be followed by implementing the Foundation’s goals and objectives.
- The Foundation manager will need to be hands-on to ensure the effective running of the Foundation as well as effectively engage with the board of trustees and other relevant stakeholders.
- He/She will need to be creative as the role requires strategic level support with excellent operational output.
- He/She will also need to deliver the effective running of the center and partner with the School Board of Trustees to deliver the vision and mission of the school.
- This role will require occasional travel.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the foundation’s CEO on developing strategic approach and initiatives in line with its mission.
- Effective project management on delivery of foundation initiatives
- Efficient management and coordination of foundation activities
- Establish and effectively manage relationships with strategic partners (corporate, non-profit, education institutions & bodies, etc.)
- Effective implementation of fund-raising strategy (including managing donor relations, events
- Effective management of operational budget CFO.
- Develop and maintain a sustainable volunteer process to enable the foundation to deliver its vision
- Manage media and publicity as required by the foundation/initiatives working closely with relevant partners.
- Orchestrate and plan events as needed
- Manage and collaborate with 3rd parties to deliver key activities
- Adhoc request as they arise
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum of 5+ years working experience
- Experience in leading and delivering complex project
- Experience working in or with charities in Nigeria will be beneficial
- Good understanding of Nigeria NGO sector will be an added benefit
Skills, Knowledge and Competence Requirements:
- Excellent project management skills
- Passionate about developing and transforming communities
- Effectively deliver with minimal supervision
- Self-motivated and ambitious to deliver excellent work
- Good at problem solving – able to think outside of the box
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Strong personal and interpersonal skills
- Good communicator, able to effectively inspire people
- Able to manage a diverse range of stakeholders
- Strong resource management skills
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2021.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.