Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client, an NGO located in Lagos State is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Country Head
Location: Lagos
Job Description
To provide overall leadership and strategic direction to the Foundation
To provide leadership for the dissemination of the Foundation's values, vision and mission at country level
Ensure effective, high quality, consistent implementation & delivery of the Foundation's programmes nationwide and internationally
Maintain cordial partnership relationships at national and international levels with all stakeholders
Ensure that all communication infrastructures are set up in the programme and smooth information flow is maintained
Review and where necessary evolve approach to working with partners
Oversee the implementation of programmes by the team, and at the same time provide feedback, advice and directions as appropriate and ensure that quality standards are met
Provide oversight to all finance and administrative services in the Foundation
Establish and roll-out the most effective way to measure and articulate programme impacts
Represent the Foundation on key donor/partner and all stakeholders’ relationships thereby raising the profile of the Foundation
Ensure that all major funds are well managed and reported (attaining the objective) and implemented within agreed budgets and timelines
Oversee and coordinate the programme portfolio to ensure the highest level of project quality and accountability, while fostering continuity through building local capacity and developing innovative programme interventions
Ensure that all the local offices comply with and contribute to an efficient funds management system across the Foundation, covering the entire funds cycle
Cultivation of high-level relationships with relevant stakeholders nationally and internationally
Keep abreast of the trends within the donor environment
Drawing on programme practice to identify potential advocacy and research agenda
Develop networks and partnerships with national/regional/international institutions and oversee donor collaboration, fund raising and project development within the country
Narrative and financial reporting to donors and Foundation
Responsible for financial feasibility of all country programmes
Requirements
Postgraduate / Masters qualification in Social Sciences, Management or a related field
At least six (6) years' senior Management experience with an international NGO,
Project management, planning coordinating skills.
Monitoring, evaluation and quality management skills
Systems management skills with advanced levels of computer literacy
People management and performance management skills
High level written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain exceptional levels of attention to detail under pressure
Strong team management skills with experience of working in disparate teams
Experience of managing projects with a huge budget size
Experience working in a humanitarian context
Experience in proposal development and reporting
Significant experience in budget holding duties
Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally.
Operations & Management:
Leadership
Corporate Governance & Communication
Strategic Growth
Safety, Security & Welfare
Applicants MUST have previous work experience with an international NGO
Reporting Line Founder and Board of Trustees
Salary
Attractive and negotiable.
Application Closing Date
29th February, 2020.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.