Yakubu Gowon Foundation (YGF) Recruits Program Director

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:

  1. Integrating mission and value.
  2. Financial management and sustainability.
  3. Programs oversight.
  4. Human resources and capacity management.
  5. Community and stakeholder’s management.
  6. Advocacy and media relations.
  7. Governance and regulatory/statutory compliance.
  8. People and performance management.
  9. Fundraising, Marketing and communication management,
  10. Building on solid organizational achievements.
  11. Operational Management and Planning.
  12. Policy implementation.
  13. 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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