Nigeria Country Director

Location: Port Harcourt, Nigeria Reporting To: Executive Director, based in London Job Purpose

To lead and take full ownership for project and strategy implementation of SDN in the Niger Delta.
This role will require a strong emphasis on internal capacity building; the management, leadership and development of a large team; and representing SDN to external stakeholders.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Organisation Structure and Process Design 30%
Strategy and Programme Development 20%
Programme Implementation 20%
External Relations and Communications 20%
Fundraising 10%

Duties Organisation Structure and Process Design:

Promote effective governance processes and attract potential new members of SDN
Implement an effective employee structure and project allocation process for the Nigeria office
Direct and oversee the employee review and appraisal process for the Nigeria office
Direct and oversee the PMEL process to ensure it is consistently and thoroughly adopted across all projects
Support the implementation of financial policies, procedures and internal control structures whilst ensuring these are strictly adhered to throughout the organisation to maintain financial and legal integrity
Liaise with the Finance & Admin department to prepare and review annual and project budgets

Strategy and Programme Development:

Support the design and lead the implementation SDN’s mission and vision in the Niger Delta
Oversee regular analysis of political and security developments and themes in the Niger Delta
Lead the development and deepening of SDN’s understanding of its focus areas and methods
Coordinate internal and external discussions on stability and development in the Niger Delta

Programme Implementation:

Lead and direct the process of planning, development and implementation of projects
Oversee the development and implementation of research and data collection processes
Oversee the analysis, review and final output process for all project reporting
Lead the monthly internal review process of project implementation
Review, critique, edit and approve project reporting and outputs

External Relations and Communications:

Lead SDN’s high-level engagement with key stakeholders in the Niger Delta
Identify, build and leverage relationships that are key to promoting stability and development in the Niger Delta
Direct the development of appropriate strategies for advocacy with key SDN partners
Contribute towards the SDN external communications process by writing articles for the website and email distribution

Fundraising:

Direct fundraising activities to ensure they fit with SDN’s vision and mission in the Niger Delta
Ensure that fundraising meets the operational and financial requirements of the organisation

Applicants should send their cover letters and curriculum vitae to: info@stakeholderdemocracy.org and rob@stakeholderdemocracy.org as soon as possible due it being a rolling recruitment process for this role. Note: Your application will be reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will receive further correspondence.

Apply via :

info@stakeholderdemocracy.org