Yakubu Gowon Foundation (YGF) is registered as a Non-Governmental
Organisation (NGO) , non-religious, non-political and not-for-profit
perpetual foundation that leverages on a sustainable
government-donor-community partnership for development.
Applications are invited for the position below:
Job Title: Program Director
Location: Jos
The Role
- The Program Director is responsible for developing and maintaining
the effectiveness, strategic direction and sustenance of YGF; furthering
its goals and broadening its financial and donor support base. - The Program Director shall report directly to, and serve as secretary to the Council.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a masters’ degree and ten years working experience in a related organization.
- Additional qualification and contacts will be an advantage.
Responsibilities
The major areas of responsibilities are:
- Integrating mission and value.
- Financial management and sustainability.
- Programs oversight.
- Human resources and capacity management.
- Community and stakeholder’s management.
- Advocacy and media relations.
- Governance and regulatory/statutory compliance.
- People and performance management.
- Fundraising, Marketing and communication management,
- Building on solid organizational achievements.
- Operational Management and Planning.
- Policy implementation.
- Program Development and Delivery.
Skills Required:
- You have held leadership positions in a development agency/agencies
and have a deep understanding of international best practices.
Specifically, you are able to demonstrate experience in:
- Strategic planning, budget development and financial Management.
- Fundraising and the sustainability of organization
- Leading and managing Staff.
- Governance experience working with a Board
Remunerations
To be negotiated.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: theygfoundation@yahoo.com
Note: Candidates should provide at least 3 referees.
Deadline 1st October, 2015.
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