Martin Abraham Speaks - Our client, a reputable Foundation is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
Our client needs an experienced Executive Director to join their Foundation. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership, overseeing programmes and initiatives, building partnerships, securing funding, and driving the Foundation’s growth and impact.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the planning, development and delivery of the Foundation’s programmes and initiatives.
Develop and manage the annual programme calendar, budgets, logistics and resources.
Identify, coordinate and manage facilitators, mentors, volunteers and programme staff.
Develop and maintain partnerships with corporate organisations, donors, schools, universities, NYSC and other stakeholders.
Identify and secure sponsorships, grants and other funding opportunities.
Prepare compelling proposals for local and international funding organisations.
Develop and implement Monitoring & Evaluation systems to measure programme outcomes and impact.
Prepare quarterly, annual and impact reports for management and the Board.
Oversee research, publications, digital content, media engagements and public relations activities.
Develop strategies to expand the Foundation’s reach to more boys and young men across schools, universities, workplaces and communities.
Support the Foundation’s strategic planning, sustainability and long-term growth.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, Communications, Management, Development Studies or a related field.
10+ years of progressive experience, including at least 4 years managing programmes, people and budgets.
Proven experience in fundraising, sponsorship acquisition and/or grant writing.
Experience designing and managing programmes for young people.
Strong writing, communication, research, reporting and stakeholder-management skills.
Good understanding of the Nigerian youth, education, NGO and corporate/CSR landscape.
Preferred:
Master’s Degree in a relevant field.
Experience in youth development, mentoring, mental health, leadership or behaviour-change programmes.
Experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, media, digital content or programme expansion.
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