Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Abuja
Job Description:
- The Executive Director position has the overall strategic and operational responsibility for the organization.
- The Executive Director (ED) reports to the Board of Directors providing feedback and seeking consultation when necessary.
- Responsibilities include providing guidance to the senior leadership team on operational planning, program planning, human resource planning, financial planning, community relations/advocacy and risk management.
- The ED has overall responsibility for development and oversight of the organizations long term plans. This includes approval of all capital and operational budgets.
- The ED acts as a liaison between the donor/fundraising community and the organization.
- S/he establishes and maintains external contacts with individuals and organizations that share the organizations short- and long-term goals related to design and implementation of data-driven solutions for stronger health systems in the developing world.
Responsibilites
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
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The key reponsibilities of the position are:
- Strategic Vision and Leadership
- Board of Directors Liaison
- Infrastructure and Operations
- Financial Performance and Viability
- Program Management and Development
- Communications & Public Relations.
Qualifications and Experience
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job:
Africa Experience:
- Significant experience working in Africa required
Leadership Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, at least 5 years in a managerial role
- Ability coordinate and ensure workforce work in line with organisational value and culture to meet goals and perform well in the future
- Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess good problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated executive/managerial skills, including experience managing complex programs
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Strong leadership skills that include the ability to build effective teams, ability to motivate others, delegation, and timely/quality decision making. Training and presentation experience is preferred.
- Must possess the ability to organize, instruct and supervise staff while promoting group effort and achievement.
- Must be able to work as a leader and member of a team and possess good problem-solving skills.
- Must have the ability to manage conflicts and resolve problems effectively.
- Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure.
NGO Knowledge / Experience:
- Knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration for public agencies, NGOs and accounting theory, principles, and practices, which can be applied.
- Adherence to defined policies and procedures, monitor and evaluate direct report
- Ability to interpret and follow donor guidelines
- Knowledge of financial management
- Knowledge of project management
- Knowledge of budget management
- Strong project management skills, including experience in agile practices and frameworks e.g., Lean, Scrum, Agile PM and Kanban.
Business Development & Partner Relationship Management Experience:
- Experience in developing and implementing partnership development activities
- Experience working with the local government, universities and professional organizations
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate via writing, public speaking and interpersonal interactions
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with Board of Directors, funders, community organizations, government officials, corporate executives, general public and staff.
Personal Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and effectively in high-pressure, fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking
- Entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivate, and propose and implement new initiatives
- Proven ability to work with diverse and large teams and to foster a positive working environment with local and international stakeholders.
Technology Experience:
- Advanced computer skills, including google drive, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficiency working within specialized software utilized in the program.
Salary
Competitive.
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Deadline: September 27, 2021
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Job Category | Executive / Management |