Executive Director at the Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization (POWER)

POWER is an acronym for Partnership Opportunities for Women Empowerment Realization. It is a non-governmental organization founded in 2007 by Obioma Liyel-Imoke, then the wife of a state governor of Cross Rivers State, in Nigeria as a platform to provide solutions to the increasing economic challenges that women face.

It is registered as a company limited by guarantee. It currently operates from Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. It aims to holistically empower the women with a focus on their economic upliftment by ‘putting money in the hands of a woman’. The organization envisions a society where all women are able to meet their basic needs.

It works for the actualization of this vision through the creation of opportunities for partnership and networking among all classes of women entrepreneurs, with special emphasis on local sources of livelihood and enhancement of access to knowledge, skills and resources in order to enable vulnerable women realize their full potentials. The organization envisions a society where all women are able to meet their basic needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Executive Director

Location: Nigeria

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Participate with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization
• Identify, assess, and inform the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization
• Act as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization's activities
• Foster effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and staff
• In addition to the Chair of the Board, act as a spokesperson for the organization
• Conduct official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate
• Represent the organization at community activities to enhance the organization's community profile

Operational Planning and Management:

• Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization
• Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients, Board and Funders
• Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
• Draft policies for the approval of the Board and prepare procedures to implement the organizational policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes as appropriate
• Ensure that personnel, client, donor and volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained

Program Planning and Management:

• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization's programs and services
• Ensure that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization's mission and reflect the priorities of the organization
• Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality
• Oversee the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects

Financial Planning and Management:

• Work with staff and the Board (Finance Committee) to prepare a comprehensive budget
• Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization
• Research funding sources, oversee the development of fund raising plans and write funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization
• Participate in fundraising activities as appropriate
• Approve expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board
• Ensure that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization
• Provide a comprehensive and regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization
• Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments

Community relations/advocacy:

• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization
• Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization

Risk Management:

• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's people (clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks
• Ensure that the organization carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage
• Ensure that the staff understand the terms, conditions and limitations of the insurance coverage

Personal characteristics
The Executive Director should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Adaptability: Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behaviour and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities. Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Think Strategically: Assesses options and actions based on trends and conditions in the environment, and the vision and values of the organization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field, Phd degree would be an added advantage

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to non-profit/ voluntary organizations
• Knowledge of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations including: employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, charities, taxation, CPP, EI, health coverage etc.
• Knowledge of human resources management
• Knowledge of financial management
• Knowledge of project management

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

• Word processing
• Financial management
• E-mail
• Internet

Experience:

• 5 or more years of progressive management experience in a voluntary sector organization.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online