Overview

Global Profilers – Our client, a reputable NGO, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Country Manager (Female)

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  1. The Country Manager will set strategy and vision, build the Flourish Africa culture, lead the senior team, and allocate capital appropriately. Working with the Board, the Country Manager will set important goals for the organization and work systematically to meet them.
  2. The Country Manager will make it a priority to define Flourish Africa’s priorities and direction.
  3. The ideal candidate will assess and evaluate strategies, decide how the organization will differentiate itself from other like-minded organizations in the region, and will hire teams, set budgets, forge alliances, and build partnerships to further the mission.
  4. The Country Manager will play a formative role in building the culture of Flourish Africa around community service, accountability, and results so that the very best in the field find Flourish Africa to be a solid professional home with ample opportunities for advancement and professional growth.
  5. The Country Manager will invest heavily in the training, mentoring and capacity building at Flourish Africa.
  6. Finally, the Country Manager will actively promote Flourish Africa to build its financial reserves and goodwill. The ideal candidate will secure resources, budget and allocate resources appropriately and hold herself accountable for the financial health of the organization.

The Country Manager will:

  1. Lead the mission and vision of the organization, along with the Board, so that Flourish Africa’s stakeholders receive high-quality services.
  2. Implement strategic plans, based on data-driven analytics, projections, and financials.
  3. Manage Flourish Africa’s budget and ensure that it is a financially viable, sustainable organization with the resources to meet current and projected program growth.
  4. Ensure that Flourish Africa follows relevant state and federal laws, regulations and with standard accounting procedures.
  5. Build a high-performing team and play an active role in attracting, retaining, and developing high performing staff.
  6. Identify and implement cost-effective ways to deliver state-of-the-art programs to stakeholders.
  7. Participate in identifying and cultivating corporate, individual and foundation sponsors and partners
  8. Lead Fundraising activities and proposals on behalf of the organization
  9. Cultivate excellent relationships with local media; provide oversight for Flourish Africa’s presence in the social media.
  10. Reach out to the community to present Flourish Africa, its vision, and services through public presentations and by attending relevant business events, conferences, and gatherings.
  11. Sponsor and/or co-sponsor special events designed to promote FLOURISH AFRICA’s mission.
  12. Develop and work with the Board, ensuring that Board committees and efforts are well-organized and funded.
  13. Inform the Board regularly of internal organization matters, including relevant staffing, funding and program success and priorities; and
  14. Keep Flourish Africa current and at the forefront of Gender focused non- profit organizations.

Job Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Non-profit Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related field
  • 5-10 Years successful senior leadership experience at a not-for-profit or social impact organization
  • Commitment to results; ‘can-do” mindset with emphasis on accountability
  • Experience with change leadership and change management
  • Strong motivational and staff leadership abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Integrity, authenticity, and impeccable work ethic
  • Good knowledge of Office Suite and Excel required.

Salary
N300,000 – N500,000 Monthly.

Application Deadline
31st October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: paseda@globalprofilers.com using the Job title as the subject of the mail.