Head Executive Director of Foundation at Human Capital Partners

Human Capital Partners - Our client the Foundation, is a not-for-profit organisation established to facilitate social responsibility initiatives associated with the Company's mandate. Major focus areas include supporting rural communities with the use of technology; promoting science and technology education: and encouraging the use of environment-friendly energy solutions and other sustainable initiatives.

We seek to recruit exceptional results-oriented and suitably qualified professional to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Executive Director of Foundation

Job Ref.: ES00114
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• Working under the guidance of the Foundation's Board of Directors, the Head/Executive Director will develop and manage all aspects of the affairs of the Foundation, including updating of operational frameworks for the smooth and effective administration of the Foundation.
• An intrinsic part of this role will be to establish and maintain contact with key stakeholders, oversee fundraising drives and manage programs execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide managerial and technical oversight for the Foundation, including human capital management, projects logistics, finance and administration.
• Prepare and administer strategic business plans and program budgets, as well as oversee the formulation and execution of effective policies.
• Oversee the execution of all programs through internal resources and external implementation partners.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Support the Board of Directors on its governance role.
• Effectively manage all assets of the Foundation.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• A Masters' Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Possession of a professional program/project management certification will be an advantage.
• A minimum of Twelve (12) years' experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position.
• Hands-on experience from reputable charity-based organisation(s)/ project(s) will also be an advantage.
• Extensive experience in research, program design and project management.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Proven ability to network within the business and technology community.
• Maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with different levels of authority, internally and externally.
• Excellent written and oral Communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.

In addition, candidate must possess the following attributes:

• Proven leadership, negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent network skills, particularly relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High ethical standards and level of integrity.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current Curriculum Vitae (in Microsoft Word and PDF, both saved with their full names) to: [email protected]

Candidate should include in their application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities

Note

• Application will be treated in strict confidence.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• There is no gender bias for this recruitment. However, women are strongly encourage to apply.