Executive Director Needed In An NGO

A non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on leadership grooming, good governance, peace building & conflict management, enterprise development and environment amongst others, based in Port-Harcourt, which also runs several institutional and donor funded programs is currently scaling up its activities and therefore requires  a passionate, articulate and dynamic individual to fill the position of an Executive Director

• The Executive Director will be summarily responsible for providing management and administrative oversight for the organization, including the following specific duties:
• Develop proposals and source for funds 
• Provide leadership in managing international and local programs
• Develop viable areas of networking and partnership building 
• Serve as Secretary to the board and support in governance compliance 
• Conduct socio-economic research and facilitate stakeholder engagements/community interface
• Carry out trainings and capacity building initiatives 

The Ideal candidate must have the following

• Masters degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant field (A Ph.D. will be an added advantage )
• At least 9 years work experience, 8 of which must be in the development (third) sector
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate high level of creativity and innovativeness
• Information Technology/Systems proficiency 
• Project Management skills 

Method of Application

Candidates should send their applications by e-mail in confidence, with detailed CURRICULUM VITAE (including telephone number(s) and an e-mail address) within three weeks from the date of this publication indicating Ref: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PLACEMENT to: dlingo_pet@yahoo.com and dlicareers2016@yahoo.com
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Enumeration package is very attractive and the Executive Directors will be given an official car.