Recruitment

The Client

The Client is a Nigerian citizens sector organization established in 2003, focused on improving
citizens’ participation in governance and in promoting Open Government Partnerships. The
organization is driven by the desire for a more transparent and accountable government, and
citizens empowered to actively participate in governance processes.

The organization’s vision is a society with its people fully empowered, realizing their full
potentials and readily asserting the full measure of their citizenship under the most transparent
and accountable governance possible.

The Client is currently repositioning herself to expand her service offerings and resource base.

As such, the organization seeks to recruit a new CEO as well as suitable candidates for other
leadership positions. Prospects would be high performing individuals who are passionate about
the drive and vision of the organization. If you meet the requirements and are ready to grow in a
vibrant and engaging work environment, please apply to the positions described below.

Chief Executive Officer

Head of Communication

Head of Procurement Governance

Chief Executive Officer, Abuja

Reporting to: Board of Directors

Key Objectives

To provide leadership for all aspects of the organization’s operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

• Provide the Board of Directors with trusted feedback and advice.
• Provide a clear vision, strategic direction and purpose for organization’s operations.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships and partnerships with stakeholders.
• Represent the organization’s interests at all levels.
• Support respective departments to effectively perform their duties with their stakeholders.
• Positively contribute to the wider NNGO space and other stakeholders to reinforce the
  organization’s values.
• Conduct self at all times and in a manner consistent with the code of conduct/values of the
  organization.
• Ensure the organization is in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and
  standards.
• Promote communication and cooperation among divisions to create a spirit of unity in the
  organization.
• Oversee the ongoing operations of all divisions in the organization.
• Manage and direct the organization toward achieving its primary goals and objectives.

Financial and Human Resources Management

• Develop high performing fundraising strategies.
• Ensure the organization’s financial goals are defined and achieved.
• Ensure cost-efficiency and value-for-money in the use of the organization’s resources
• Oversee employment decisions at the executive level of the organisation.
• Act as a role model to staff, drive team cohesion and manage succession.

Qualifications and Skills

• First degree in law, finance, business, social sciences or related field. A Master’s degree in
  a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• 12 years’ cognate experience of which five (5) should be in a leadership position preferably
  in the development sector.
• Extensive professional experience in:
  • The development sector
  • Fundraising
  • Strategic Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Advocacy
• Excellent customer service, stakeholder relations, interpersonal, communication, and
  managerial skills.
• A good understanding of OGP, OCDS standards and procurement is an added advantage.

Head of Communication, Abuja

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Key Objectives

To ensure the stakeholders are positively disposed to the organization at all times and are well-positioned to act on the organization’s behalf.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

• Develop, update and oversee the implementation of the organization’s communication and
  stakeholder management strategy.
• Support respective departments to communicate effectively with their stakeholders.
• Manage media relations through the development of a media contact list and a positive
  professional relationship with various members of the media.
• Perform organizational risks and threats analysis and develop strategies to address
  negative or damaging information about the organization.
• Project a positive organizational image to the public.
• Deploy the most effective communication materials and channels in implementing
  communication strategies for programs, events, and promotions.

Leadership and Management

• Oversee the Communications Department to ensure targets are met.
• Supervise direct reports and ensure the well-being of the department’s staff.
• Ensure departmental budget is submitted within given timelines.
• Ensure cost efficiency in the department in line with the organization’s financial
  strategy/plans.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in communication, social sciences or business.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• 8 years’ cognate experience of which three (3) should be in a managerial position and five
  (5) in communication management.
• Proficiency in social media management and strategic communications
• Experience in a media communications company will be an advantage.
• Deep networks in the media will also be an advantage.

Head of Procurement Governance, Abuja

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Key Objectives

To oversee impactful delivery of the organization’s programs, through effective planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of all programs in line with the organization’s mandate.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programs and Portfolio Management

• Develop the organization’s Public Procurement Governance (PPG) Program Plan,
  incorporating existing public information disclosure portals based on the Open Contracting
  Data Standards, Freedom of Information, public procurement, and contract implementation
  monitoring.
• Develop implementation plans for PPG within the framework of the Program Plan.
• Develop PPG’s fundraising plan.
• Ensure the implementation of the above-referenced strategy/fundraising plans.
• Ensure the expansion of PPG’s current programming offering and also institute plans to
  enhance the quality of existing programs.
• Ensure every Procurement Governance project/programme has its monitoring, expenditure
  and evaluation plan.

Leadership and Management

• Ensure the development and implementation of annual departmental targets and assess
  program officers on the achievements of the targets.
• Develop, update and orient program staff to the organization’s project cycle management
  including programme procedures and reporting mechanisms.
• Oversee the programs department to ensure targets are met and ensure employee well-
  being.
• Develop and recommend an annual training/capacity building plan based on programmatic
  priorities.
• Supervise direct reports.
• Ensure departmental budget is submitted within given timelines.
• Ensure cost efficiency in the department in line with the organization’s financial
  strategy/plans.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Public Administration, Law, Management
  or related field.
• A Master’s will be an added advantage.
• 8 years’ experience, of which three (3) should be in a managerial position and at least two
  (2) in grant management position.
• Experience undergoing external program performance evaluations.
• Proficiency in grant writing and management, networking, program development, program
  management.
• Experience managing programs funded by a diversity of sources including, aid agencies,
  private sector donors and individual benefactors will be an advantage.
• Experience, knowledge and understanding of OGP, OCDS Standards and public
  procurement will also be an advantage.

Important Information

Application Closing Date
26th April, 2022

For additional information, please send an email to vbcrecruitment@gmail.com.