Executive Director (Technical) Jobs at Dayo Consulting December, 2014

Dayo Consulting GmbH (DCG) is an international business, technology, and trade consulting firm
headquartered in Switzerland. Founder and CEO, Dayo Ogunsola, started Dayo Consulting to facilitate equal and transparent trade opportunities between Sub-Saharan Africa and the U.S. and the E.U. Our goal is bringing businesses and suppliers in underdeveloped countries to the attention of the international business community.

Job Title: Executive Director (Technical)

Location: Lagos
Experience: 15 years

Applications are invited from qualified candidates for appointment as Executive Director in a leading insurance company operating in Nigeria with head office located in Lagos and a network of branches across the states of Nigeria.

Reports to: The Managing Director

Job Purpose

    The Executive Director is responsible for successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by Board of Directors.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Director will be expected to perform some or all of the following:

    Proven Leadership Ability
    Operational Planning and Management
    Human Resources Planning and Management
    Financial Planning and Management
    Community Relations/Advocacy
    Risk Management

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

    Cognate experience in the technical operations of a composite insurance company
    Knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to insurance companies
    Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
    Knowledge of all Federal and State legislations applicable the insurance industry including: employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, taxation, environmental/planetary sustainability, health coverage etc
    Knowledge of Human Resources Management
    Knowledge of Financial Management
    Knowledge of Project Management and Business Analysis

Proficiency in the Use of Computers for:

    Word Processing
    Financial Management
    E-mail
    Internet

Personal characteristics:
The Executive Director should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

    Adaptability
    Behave Ethically
    Build Relationships
    Communicate Effectively
    Creativity/Innovation
    Focus on Client Needs
    Foster Teamwork
    Lead
    Make Decisions
    Organize & Plan
    Solve Problems
    Think Strategically

Qualifications
Education:

    Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a related field; higher degrees will be an added advantage
    Professional designation
    Fellowship of the CIIN or any equivalent

Experience:

    At least 15 years post qualification experience (at Associate level, though must currently be a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Nigeria or its equivalent)

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should please express their interest by submitting written application and CV to: bolukoga@dayoconsulting.com

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 22nd December, 2014.

Deadline: 19th December, 2014