A notable Business Membership Organisation with affiliations in 50 countries and offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of:
Job Title: Executive Director (Operations)
Locations: Lagos, Rivers States and Abuja
Position Summary
The Executive Director (Operations) is responsible for the Internal Governance and Administration of the Institute.
The job holder is expected to Oversee the legal, Risk and Assurance areas of the Institute.
Main Responsibilities
Manage and oversee all internal activities which includes development of strategies to improve members capacity, expand coverage, facilitate private sector participation in policy dialogue, collaboration, and strengthen partnerships in the private sector.
Act as Chief Operating Officer and deputize for the Director General/CEO in his absence.
Assist the DG/CEO in coordinating all standing committe of council as well as designing and implementation of strategies
Ensure that all HoDs comply with deadlines of various assignments
Responsible for general operational and administrative functions of the Secretariat.
Developing and overseeing they system that ensure the institute complies with all applicable codes, in additions to its legal and statutory requirements
Organising, preparing agendas for Exco, Council meetings and annual general meetings (AGMs)
Produce regular status reports on institute's activities, dealing with correspondence, collating information, and ensuring decisions made are communicated to the relevant stakeholders;
Monitoring change in relevant legislation/regulatory environment and taking appropriate action.
Arranging meeting of the Council, Exco, and Presidential Consultative Council (PCC). This responsibilities will involve the issue of proper notice of meetings, preparation of agenda, circulation of relevant papers and taking and producing minutes to record the business transacted at the meetings and the decisions taken.
Ensure timely filling of annual returns at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC); and inform CAC of any key change in structure or management, i.e the appointment/resignation of directors.
Perform other assignment as would be designated by the DG/CEO
Education and Work Experience
Ability to manage both Human/Material Resource of a Business Membership Organisation (BMO)
Master's Degree in Business Administration or any other relevant field.
At lest 10 years of relevant professional experience in human resources and business management, and significant work experience in private sector.
Strong organisation, management and staff supervisory skills
Demonstrated knowledge of Nigerian private and public sector
Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse environment, and the capacity to grow income and expand financial base
Ability to anticipate and solve problems/challenges inherent in BMOs
Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long and short term deadlines and strategy
Candidates should possess diplomacy, initiative and good judgement, meticulous attention to detail, good numerical organisational and time management skills and a genuine interest in business.
Excellent computing, interpersonal, team working and written/verbal communication skills are also important;
Experience with international business development programmes is highly desirable
Willingness and ability to travel.
Specific Knowledge and Skills
Management and leadership skills
Decision making and problem solving ability
Good judgement and the ability to apply rules fairly
Respect for confidentiality
Application Closing Date
3rd September, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application to: toltimaventures@gmail.com