Consultant - Board of Trustees (BoT) Leadership Training at Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE)

Green Concern for Development (GREENCODE) is a national non-governmental organization registered in Nigeria since 2007 and implementing a range of humanitarian and developmental programs in different parts of Nigeria. GREENCODE programs are in the areas of Nutrition, Protection (GBV)/Sexual and Reproductive Health, Education, WASH, Shelter/NFI/CCCM, Food Security/Livelihood, Accountable Governance, Environmental Management, andPeace Building.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Consultant – Board of Trustees (BoT) Leadership Training

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 5 Working Days (Preparation, Training Delivery, and Reporting)
Reporting to: Executive Director / Program Manager, GREENCODE
Project: NRC Naija IGNITE Facility

Job Summary

• We are seeking a qualified consultant to deliver a structured leadership and governance training for its Board of Trustees (BoT). This aims to enhance board effectiveness in oversight, strategy, compliance, and resource mobilization.

Objective of the Assignment

• To design and deliver a Leadership and Governance Training tailored for GREENCODE’s Board of Trustees, focusing on strategic leadership, organizational governance, legal responsibilities, donor compliance, and strategic partnerships/resource mobilization.

Scope of Work
The consultant will:

• Conduct a rapid capacity needs assessment for the BoT
• Design a participatory training agenda and materials (PowerPoints, handouts, tools)
• Facilitate a 2-day in-person leadership and governance workshop
• Cover key modules such as:
  • Roles and responsibilities of BoT in NGOs
  • Strategic leadership and decision-making
  • Board-Management relationship
  • Legal and compliance obligations
  • Accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership
  • Donor compliance and resource mobilization strategies
• Submit a final training report with recommendations for sustained governance strengthening.

Key Deliverables

• Training Needs Assessment Summary
• Training Agenda and Materials
• Facilitation of BoT Leadership Training
• Post-training Evaluation Summary
• Final Report with Recommendations.

Timeframe:
5 working days:

• 1 day: Preparation and needs analysis
• 2 days: Training delivery
• 1 day: Post-training evaluation
• 1 day: Final report writing and submission.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Organizational Leadership, Governance, Public Administration, or related fields
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience delivering training on NGO governance and board development
• In-depth knowledge of board responsibilities and legal frameworks applicable to NGOs in Nigeria
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with donor-funded program contexts is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and board-level communication
• Strong presentation and adult learning design skills
• Sensitivity to organizational dynamics and confidentiality
• Fluency in English; ability to deliver complex content in simplified terms.

Application Closing Date
18th April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Updated CV / Organization Profile, Brief Technical Proposal (max. 3 pages) Budget/Financial Proposal and Example(s) of similar trainings delivered to: jobs@greencodeng.org and copy: greencodeng@gmail.com using “Consultancy – BoT Leadership Training – GREENCODE” as the subject of the mail.