There exist job vacancy in Nigeria for Chief Operating Officer at Growing Business Foundation (GBF) an NGO established in 1999 and has positioned itself as Nigeria’s leading platform providing capacity building, access to markets and access to finance to people at the bottom of the economic pyramid as a means to work their way out of poverty. We seek application from qualified Candidates for the Position of:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO):
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate would be responsible for leading and managing a comprehensive array of services and program. S/he will be responsible for all activities pertaining to licensure, policy, personnel, finance, and contracts. The COO will inform the Executive Director, and ultimately the Board of Trustees, of all program issues and accomplishments; while also being responsible for all program planning, organizing, operating, and staffing.
She/he is responsible for developing, implementing,and managing the program aspects of the annual budgetin conjunction with the chief financial officer and ED.
Roles
* Provide effective and inspiring leadership, as well as stewardship of the Nonprofit by being actively involved in all programs andservices. Implement and leada continuous quality improvement process throughout the program and service areas, focusing on systems/process improvement. Promote regular and ongoing opportunities for all staff to give feedback on program operations. Lead a high performing team of regional and program directors to thenext level by further developing and implementing recruitment, training, and retention strategies.
* Prepare and submit an annual operational budget tothe ED and CFO for review and approval, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress madeand challenges encountered.
* Ensure the continued financial viability of the Nonprofit’s program/serviceunits through sound fiscal management. Provide programmatic leadership andinput for all strategic planning processes with the ED and staff.
Qualifications :
* 8 – 10 years of professional experience overall, with a minimum of five years of senior leadership experience supervising seasoned staff operating multiple human services programs across a broad geography. Solid educational background including an undergraduate degree and an MBA or similaradvanced degree.
* Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse work teams, developing an organization-wide strategy for program excellence, engaging community partners, and partnering with ED and Board of Trustees.
* Can point to tangible examples of reporting and program measurement and evaluation. Demonstrates integrity, strives for excellence in her/his work, and has experience of leading others to new levels of effectiveness and programmatic impact.
How To Apply :
All applications should be submitted to: jobs@gbfng.org
Closing date: 16th of April, 2012
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