Nigeria: Director

Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI) is a local nigerian NGO and a non profit arm of a consulting company, Coxswain Social Investment plus (CSI+). YEDI was created in November 2011 and has experienced significant growth and traction since its creation.

YEDI was created by committed development professionals from CSI+ with experience in international public health, emergency settings, governance and corporate social responsibility on the African continent and specially in Nigeria. In our previous work we repeatedly came across programmes, initiatives and projects across the continent with significant impact or extraordinary development potential, yet they remained small in scope and scale. It was then created in the spirit of not inventing new development approaches but capitalizing on development investments already made and the lessons already learned for the benefit of the poor and disadvantaged youth and communities in Nigeria.

YEDI works in close partnership with CSI+. CSI+ provides strategic advice and consulting services to international organizations and corporations on social investments. It organizes trainings, workshops and events, consult with public-private partnerships, and pro-actively serve as partners, honest brokers, and instigators of innovative development ideas. CSI+ has offices are located in South Africa, Tunisia and Nigeria. We all share a passion for making a difference.

Vacancy: We are currently accepting applications from experienced and enthusiastic individuals passionate about providing leadership to youth empowerment and health awareness efforts while fully embracing the challenges of working in a start-up but extremely dynamic and creative environment with lots of opportunities for growth, impact and job satisfaction.

The Director have the overall responsibility to lead and manage the organisation and ensure the smooth running of operations. The director will supervise a team of approx. 15 full time staff and provide leadership and motivation of an additional 100-150 youth volunteer coaches.

Reporting: The director reports to the Managing Director of CSI+.

Terms: Full time position based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Key Tasks and Main Responsibilities:

Strategic Development and Implementation: - Oversee the planning, implementation and management of all activities undertaken to achieve the set objectives in the organisation’s strategy and workplans - Actively seek out and forge relations with strategic partners e.g. I/NGO and other institutions (international organisations, private sector, local authorities) - Provide leadership to the design and execution of a long term strategy for YEDI in Nigeria - Identify and proactively pursue future resources and seek opportunities to expand and promote awareness of the organisation’s work.

Financial Planning and Management: - Ensure and anticipate the human, material and financial resources needed to operate effectively - Develop and manage projects budget, ensuring efficient and timely use of resources in close collaboration with the finance department - Coordinate with the Finance controller to prepare monthly financial report for relevant stakeholders - Build financial support for the organisation by researching, identifying and cultivating new prospects and existing donors

Human Resource and Administrative Management: - Ensure smooth collaboration and good working atmosphere among the team members and with the youth coaches/volunteers. - Coach, mentor supervise and evaluate a team of 15 full staff and 100 youth volunteers - Manage all administrative aspects of the Human ressources including contracts, recruitment and administrative decision-making in collaboration with the Finance and HR Deputy Director. - Ensure that YEDI is compliant with laws, policies and regulations pertaining to its activities and operations (registration, taxes, office contract, employment contract etc)

Program Management: - Monitor and Evaluate the performance of all departments, finance and procurement procedures, storekeeping and logistics - Ensure that all programs are running smoothly and on the track to achieve set out goals and objectives - Participate actively in program planning and implementation - Ensure that proper Monitoring and Evaluation systems and tools are in place, that milestones and program impact is captured and recorded upon and participate in M&E analysis to inform and refine YEDI’s programs

Planning and Communication: - Prepare annual work plans that detail project tasks, resource requirements and timelines - Prepare project reports for stakeholders and donors - Represent YEDI at meetings with local authorities, donors and collaborating partners - Form part of strategic networks, taskforces, working groups, development forums etc as needed - Ensure the flow of internal information through adequate tools and channels of relevant stakeholders through reports, assessments, evaluations but also via website, social media and newsletters

Engage the community and local authorities - Build strong and essential relationships with communities, local authorities, local partners and ministries - Actively engage, listen and secure buy in from communities, local authorities and ministries into YEDI programs

Minimum Qualification and skills required:

Education: The position requires a Masters Degree as a minimum e.g. in Health, Education, International development or similar. Diploma in international project management would be desirable but not essential.

Desired Skills and Qualities: Overall it is expected that the candidate pays attention to detail and accuracy, holds strong organizational skills and high ethical values. He/She must also posses a keen interest to work in development and with youth and children. The candidate must commit to the organization’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption and fraud. It is expected that the individual at all times adhere to high professional standards and conduct. Key Qualities: - Self starter, motivated and committed to the vision, mission and values of the organisation. - Willingness to work in close partnership with government partners, development agencies, partner NGOs as well as with private sector partners - Open minded, creative, dynamic and passion for development world - Humility and desire to constantly learn a must - Must be an excellent listener, a can-doer and a visionary leader

The candidate should ideally also possess: - Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written (English is a must and French an asset) - Strong leadership and motivational skills - Excellent inter-personal and diplomatic skills - Exceptional written, oral and persuasion skills - Personal integrity and credibility - Strong and yet co-operative team player abilities - Interpersonal skills and ability to network - Highly developed organizational skills and a proven ability to prioritize - Sound knowledge of organisational management and development - Demonstrable understanding of financial management, budgeting and forecasting - Willing to do ‘what it takes’ to achieve objectives or get work done!

Experience: Minimum 6-10 years of post-graduate work experience of which a minimum of 3 years must have been in management or leadership position with a Development Agency, NGO, Foundation or Private Sector.

Management or leadership experience should as a minimum include experience in several or all of the following areas: human resources management, strategic planning, administrative and operational management, organizational development, budget and finance and monitoring and evaluation of program impact.

Must bring work or study experience from abroad and ideally have worked in an international environment.

Remuneration: Package will be based on candidate’s qualifications, experience and expertise.

For more informations on YEDI: www.yedinaija.org

If you are a committed individual, passionate about what you do and could see yourself making a positive change in the lives of children and youth of Nigeria, please forward your CV and a letter of motivation to: estelle@yedinaija.org The full job vacancy can be downloaded below.