Posted on Tue 09th May, 2023 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
ActionAid (AA) Nigeria is an affiliate of ActionAid International, which is a global alliance of organisations working towards achieving a world without poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys the right to a life with dignity. As a large and visible development organisation, we work in more than 40 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and America. Our expertise lies in community-led approaches to development and working through partnerships with the poor and other grass root organisations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Board Liaison Advisor
Location: Abuja
Grade: 7
Line Management: None
Responsible to: Director, Organisational Effectiveness
Job Purpose
The Board Liaison Advisor who reports to the Director, Organisational Effectiveness will be responsible for coordination of the Governance function, maintaining an interface between the Board and General Assembly members of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) and the International Governance Unit (IGU); as well as review Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) within ActionAid Nigeria.
S/he will also be responsible for coordinating internal procurement processes as well as documentations whilst working with the Procurement committee.
Specific Responsibilities
Ensure quality record of Board meetings by taking the minutes
Provide support to Sub-committees
Preparation of Communications and Documents to Board members
Support in the development of any presentations required
Ensure that all papers to the Board are sent out in due time
Collate Board incidental communications between Board meetings to keep Board Members abreast with the key organisation happenings and events.
Coordinate AAN Governance and staff induction and orientation processes
Coordinate all field visits of Board and GA members to AAN project sites
Support with linkage to AAI Board of Trustees
Prepare affiliate update that goes to Board of Trustees
Ensure that all logistics arrangements are made for Board Chair to attend Trustees meeting.
Ensure that Board Chair/relevant representative attending the International Board meeting gets all Board papers sent from the International Secretariat.
Provide whatever information required by the AAI Governance unit and the International Secretariat
Coordinate proper documentation and filing of all AAN Statutory documents with relevant government agencies
Coordinate the process of General Assembly (GA) member recruitments and selection ensuring that all organizational equal opportunity parameters are considered
Act in an advisory capacity to all members of the governance body especially new members to facilitate their ability to perform effectively.
Act as an information hub between AAN Management and the Governance Body.
Provide support on secretarial duties
Support with the review of all organizational legal documents that require Country Director’s signature.
Support with the review of all Partnership agreements.
Events Management: Provide logistics for workshops, seminars, meetings, by providing materials to support the event through ensuring that stationeries, hotel reservation, workshop materials, meeting packs, booking venues, meals are provided in time. Ensure timely and proper communication for all events
Facilitate the financial processes for consultancies and other programme events with the support of the Finance Department.
Produce budgets for events
Coordinate internal procurement processes:
Work with a 7-member procurement committee and a Volunteer, while reporting to the Procurement Committee Chairperson
Act as secretary to the Procurement Committee
Responsible for reporting and documentation
Ensure an updated service provider database
Ensure the committee actions are in line with the Procurement policy manual
All other responsibilities given by Line Manager.
Key Working Relationships
Internal: Entire AAN staff
External: Service providers, Partners, Government Agencies, Board & General Assembly
Members, International AA Office and other stakeholders.
Persons Specification
Education / Qualifications:
Barrister-at-Laws (B.L) and Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Essential
Membership of relevant professional Institute - Desirable
Experience:
Essential:
At least five years post NYSC experience in Administration;
Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash
Office administration and procurement experience
Experience of designing and co-ordinating training/meetings
Desirable:
Experience working with and supporting governance structure in an INGO
Skill Abilities:
Excellent report writing skills
Fluency in spoken and written English language
Highly numerate
Excellent planning and prioritisation skills
Ability to think strategically
Excellent (proven) interpersonal and both oral and written communication skills
Strong analytical/problem solving skills
Multi-tasking skills
Negotiation skills
Personal Qualities:
Creative and takes initiative.
Able to work effectively in a diverse team environment
Good motivator of others
Willing to work additional hours at crucial times.
Self motivated person able to work without close supervision
Team player
Effectively promote the AAN’s mission, values, and objectives