Workforce Group is a Management Consulting and Outsourcing Professional Services Firm. Following its inception in July 2004, Workforce Management Centre Limited (Workforce) has built an enviable reputation as the leading indigenous management and professional services consulting firm in Nigeria. Drawing from its Deep Domain Expertise, in the area of organizational effectiveness and employee performance, the Company is positioned to assist businesses across diverse sectors of the economy in their quest to create sustainable value for their stakeholders.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Program Director
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Role Summary
Have deep passion for Non-profit work and Social Impact
Be action and result oriented, entrepreneurial, a self-starter, go-getter and very determined
Have high ethical standards and a strong moral compass
Have sound, mature judgement and integrity
Be an exceptional people manager; able to motivate teams to achieve set goals
Be flexible and adaptable to changing market realities
Be an energetic, independent and self-motivated individual with a solution-based approach while demonstrating innovation, integrity, quality, creativity, flexibility and resilience.
Have in-depth knowledge of the philanthropic sector and capabilities in social impact/development
Have a proven record of leadership, strategic design, planning and management success with tangible results
Have proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex relationships
Ability to communicate effectively with and relate to a board range of internal stakeholders, including other senior team members, staff, and board members.
Willing and able to travel, based on job exigencies
Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Key Accountabilities
Responsible for developing effective strategies and plans, to achieve the vision and mission of the Foundation
Responsible for the seamless execution of these strategies to achieve organizational goals
Responsible for fund raising
Responsible and accountable for all fund-raising efforts and results
Accountable for the overall success of the organization across all performance metrics.
Accountable for all company policies and guidelines
Accountable for compliance with relevant laws, regulations and compliance requirements
Accountable for instituting transparency in our operations to engender public trust in financial stewardship and to provide superior service levels
Accountable for human resources management – development and retention of talent.
Accountable for defining and institutionalizing a positive workplace culture, to galvanize employees towards achieving our vision and mission.
Provide leadership, guidance and sufficient motivation to drive maximum performance.
Provide strategic advisory to the Chairman and Board of Trustees
Ensure periodic reporting to Board and all relevant stakeholder groups
Build and maintain trust and positive relationships with key stakeholders/stakeholder groups.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
MBA or MSc. in a relevant discipline is an added advantage
International trainings related to Strategy/Management of ‘Not for Profits’ is an added advantage
10+ years of work experience leading strategies, people and teams
3+ years of work experience in Senior or Executive Management capacity in a ‘Not for Profit’ company
Have deep passion for Non-profit work and Social Impact
Be action and result oriented, entrepreneurial, a self-starter, go-getter and very determined
Have high ethical standards and a strong moral compass
Have sound, mature judgement and integrity
Be an exceptional people manager; able to motivate teams to achieve set goals.
Be flexible and adaptable to changing market realities
Be an energetic, independent and self-motivated individual with a solution-based approach while demonstrating innovation, integrity, quality, creativity, flexibility and resilience.
Have in-depth knowledge of the philanthropic sector and capabilities in social impact/development
Have a proven record of leadership, strategic design, planning and management success with tangible results
Have proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders and complex relationships
Ability to communicate effectively with and relate to a board range of internal stakeholders, including other senior team members, staff, and board members.
Willing and able to travel, based on job exigencies.
Possess excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.