Executive Director

A non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on leadership grooming, good governance, peace building & conflict management, enterprise development and environment amongst others, based in Port Harcourt, which also runs several institutional and donor funded programs is currently scaling up its activities and therefore requires a passionate, articulate and dynamic individual to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Director

Location: Port Harcourt

Job Description
The Executive Director will be summarily responsible for providing management and administrative oversight for the organization, including the following specific duties:

• Develop proposals and source for funds
• Provide leadership in managing international and local programs
• Develop viable areas of networking and partnership building
• Serve as Secretary to the Board and support in governance compliance.
• Conduct socioeconomic research and facilitate stakeholder engagements/community interface
• Carry out trainings and capacity building initiatives.

Requirements
The Ideal candidates must have the following:

• Masters Degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field. (A P.hD will be an added advantage).
• At least 18 years work experience, 8 of which must be in the development (third) sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate high level of creativity and innovativeness
• Information Technology/Systems proficiency
• Project Management Skills.

Remuneration
Remuneration package is very attractive and the Executive Director wiil be given an official car.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications by e-mail in confidence, with detailed Curriculum Vitae (including telephone number(s) and an e-mail address) indicating Ref: "Executive Director Placement" to email