Foundation Manager at Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited

Maurice Xandra Solutions Limited - Our client, a major player in the Non-Govermental Organization sector, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Foundation Manager

Location: Lagos
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Chief Executive Officer

Job Summary

• We are looking to hire a Foundation Manager that will be responsible for managing and implementing the Foundation’s strategic goals and objectives.
• The primary focus of the role at the outset will be setting up the Academy, this will then be followed by implementing the Foundation’s goals and objectives.
• The Foundation manager will need to be hands-on to ensure the effective running of the Foundation as well as effectively engage with the board of trustees and other relevant stakeholders.
• He/She will need to be creative as the role requires strategic level support with excellent operational output.
• He/She will also need to deliver the effective running of the center and partner with the School Board of Trustees to deliver the vision and mission of the school.
• This role will require occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the foundation’s CEO on developing strategic approach and initiatives in line with its mission.
• Effective project management on delivery of foundation initiatives
• Efficient management and coordination of foundation activities
• Establish and effectively manage relationships with strategic partners (corporate, non-profit, education institutions & bodies, etc.)
• Effective implementation of fund-raising strategy (including managing donor relations, events
• Effective management of operational budget CFO.
• Develop and maintain a sustainable volunteer process to enable the foundation to deliver its vision
• Manage media and publicity as required by the foundation/initiatives working closely with relevant partners.
• Orchestrate and plan events as needed
• Manage and collaborate with 3rd parties to deliver key activities
• Adhoc request as they arise

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 5+ years working experience
• Experience in leading and delivering complex project
• Experience working in or with charities in Nigeria will be beneficial
• Good understanding of Nigeria NGO sector will be an added benefit

Skills, Knowledge and Competence Requirements:

• Excellent project management skills
• Passionate about developing and transforming communities
• Effectively deliver with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated and ambitious to deliver excellent work
• Good at problem solving - able to think outside of the box
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Strong personal and interpersonal skills
• Good communicator, able to effectively inspire people
• Able to manage a diverse range of stakeholders
• Strong resource management skills

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2021.