PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We're one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.
The Company
The Trust Fund was set up as a partnership between the Lagos State Government and the private sector to ensure the restoration and possible expansion of the infrastructure and assets within the state. The fund will be devoted mainly to receive and disburse money for the rebuilding, reconstruction and overall restoration of the State’s assets.
Job Objectives
The job holder will support the Chairman and the Board in the implementation of the Trust Fund’s mandate. The mandate is to organize, mobilize and harmonize support and efforts for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and expansion of critical infrastructure and other public assets.
Roles & Responsibilities
Establish and oversee the Board Secretariat
Lead the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and programmes that are consistent with the objectives of the Trust Fund, priorities of the Board of Trustees, and all other organisational needs as may be identified from time to time
Lead the development of strategic and collaborative relationships between the donors, the Lagos State Government and supporting organisations
Provide organisational leadership and vision in implementing the strategy and plans necessary to realize the Trust Fund’s objectives
Ensure the Trust Fund’s organisational structure, operational policies and other business processes are sound and able to effectively deliver on strategic objectives as defined by the Trust Fund’s Board
Advise the Board on matters of policy, planning and priorities and other issues that are fundamental to the objectives of the Trust Fund, including implications of proposed new initiatives and potential impact for donors, partners, and other stakeholders
Oversee the management and implementation of all contracts according to corporate procurement policies and practices that deliver value for money and focus on the primary mandate of the Trust Fund
Supervise remuneration of any person, firm or company for services rendered to the Trust Fund in accordance with agreed requirements
Prepare financial budgets and resource projections, as required by the Board, for the transparent management and forecasting of resources for all stakeholders
Build strong fiduciary controls (in collaboration with the Board of Trustees) to monitor the use of the Trust Fund resources
Present audited accounts of the Fund to be made accessible for public scrutiny and to the Board of Trustees
Supervise the receipt of any gift of property, whether subject to any special trust or not, for the attainment of any one or more of the objectives of the Fund
Provide strategic guidance for resource mobilization and the implementation of the Trust Fund’s replenishment mechanism
Oversee the development of new funding streams domestically and internationally to support and promote the objectives of the Trust Fund
Serve as a middleman/liaison between the Board of Trustees, the Secretariat, Asset Manager, Investment Adviser, and other (internal and external) parties
Monitor and evaluate the Trust Fund’s performance including the provision of accurate analysis and routine reporting on the impact and performance of the Trust Fund’s portfolio
Develop and manage key relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc. to facilitate effective business operations
Ensure the Trust Fund conducts its operations and financial activities with integrity and in accordance with applicable legislative, regulatory and policy requirements
Conduct project review sessions and create detailed project status reports for the Board of Trustees
Engage and maintain relationships at the highest possible level with representatives of public and private institutions in Nigeria and in the diaspora
Ensure efficient communication of decisions of the Board to the requisite (internal and external) parties
Manage partnerships, financial assistance, technical or any other available support, initiatives and actions
Develop relationships with the media and act as the primary spokesperson and an ambassador of the Trust Fund
Identify appropriate communication platforms to disseminate the activities of the Trust Fund to stakeholders
Oversee hiring, supervision, and performance management of the Trust Fund’s employees
Requirements
Qualification & Experience:
Minimum of Bachelor's degree
MBA will be an added advantage
Project Management Certification e.g. PRINCE II is an added advantage
Membership of relevant professional body
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in General Management, Project Management, Fund Management, Corporate Finance, or related discipline
Experience in a Multi-National Corporation, Not-for-Profit Organisation, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Fund-raising agencies is an added advantage