Head, Corporate Services at Verraki

Verraki is a proudly African company partnering with enterprises and governments to accelerate the development and transformation of Africa by providing business solutions designed for Africa. We build and implement technology solutions for seemingly intractable challenges, provide advisory services to drive the capacity and motivation for change, and curate innovative ventures to unlock new sources of growth across our continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Corporate Services

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for HR (talent acquisition, management, and learning & development) and Admin & Procurement (asset management, vendor management, procurement, security, and logistics) functions
• Align internal operations with NCF’s Strategic Action Plan and donor compliance requirements
• Develop and implement HR and administrative policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks to ensure efficiency and accountability
• Partner with HR to execute workforce planning, performance management, and staff development initiatives
• Manage procurement processes, vendor relationships, and asset lifecycle to optimize resources and maintain compliance
• Oversee office administration, security, and logistics, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
• Advise leadership on strategic resourcing and institutional support needs
• Support CFO and Finance Team in implementing robust internal controls and audit processes
• Monitor and report on KPIs, staff satisfaction, operational readiness, and compliance outcomes
• Provide regular updates to EXCO and the Director General on corporate services performance and improvement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or a related field
• Membership in professional bodies such as:
  • Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)
  • Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN)
  • Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
• Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or IT Governance (e.g., ITIL) are desirable for cross-functional oversight
• 8 - 10 years of progressive experience across corporate services functions (HR, Admin, Procurement, and IT), preferably within the non-profit, development, or public sector
• Minimum of 3–4 years in a managerial or supervisory role with cross-functional responsibility
• Experience in policy development, systems implementation, and compliance monitoring

Skills / Competence Requirements:

• Advanced workforce planning, talent acquisition, and talent management expertise
• Strong leadership in learning and development strategy for staff growth and capacity building
• Strategic oversight of administrative systems, procurement, and vendor management
• Expertise in asset management, security, and logistics coordination
• Proficiency in policy development, compliance governance, and operational risk management
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with proven change management experience
• Familiarity with Nigerian labor law, donor compliance requirements, and audit standards
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in enterprise tools (ERP, HRIS, procurement systems, etc.)

Application Closing Date
Not Specifed.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@verraki.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.