PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria – Our client is a wholesale developmental finance institution, conceived by the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) in partnership with global development partners with the objective of addressing major financing challenges facing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Communications Manager
Reference Number: 130-PEO01149
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy:
- Ensure the development, monitoring and measurement of the required communication strategies,frameworks, and policies
- Work with internal and external partners to execute the approved communications strategy
- Ensure the organisation receives the strategic and tactical communications advice and support required around key initiatives
Operational:
- Act as editor for all print and digital, internal, and external communications
- Design and layout organisation’s documents ready for publication, in the correct format
- Provide writing/infographics/editing for proposals, website/intranet content, marketing materials; corporate e-newsletters, corporate and industry publications, and client publications/blogs, ensuring that all content is aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities
- Ensure all print and digital publications are delivered to deadline and consistent in quality
- Research and source imagery to enhance publications in collaboration with a preferred professional photo/videographer, as required
- Ensure that marketing and public relations output is accurate, of a high standard and reflects organisational priorities and campaign objectives
- Monitor current events and trends, identify media opportunities and act upon them to obtain maximum coverage and share of voice for the organisation
- Contribute to the development, back-end management/support and utilisation of the organisation’s websites and social media accounts
- Organise media interviews, briefing and/or accompanying interviewees as appropriate
- Manage and maintain the organisation’s relationships with key journalists, media outlets and news agencies
- Produce press releases and be responsible for their distribution
- Manage and oversee the organisation’s branding, internally and externally
- Ensure consistency in all communications to support brand values
- Ensure the efficient day-to-day management of the organisation’s media function i.e. media monitoring, handling of media enquiries, developing and maintaining media relations etc.
- Oversee maintenance and consistent update of the website and digital platforms
- Manage the brand’s representation in events, sponsorships, and partnerships
- Manage relationships with different stakeholder groups, including the board and panel of advisors to ensure favourable brand perception
- Implement an effective crisis management plan to mitigate potential risks and threats to the brand
Budgetary:
- Manage and monitor the budget and expenditure relating to the organisation’s communications work
Other:
- Undertake such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the level of the post
Educational Qualification & Experience
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field
- 8 years’ experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position with leadership responsibilities and the ability to demonstrate a portfolio
- Proven experience managing target audience content
- Strong Knowledge of Communication Strategy, Practices and Techniques
Competency
Functional/Technical:
- Ability to identify and clearly communicate key messages to a variety of audiences
- Ability to leverage established network and relevant contacts, where necessary
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills – oral and written
- Demonstrated skills in full utilization of social media including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram – with strong knowledge and understanding of current trends
- Substantial experience writing and editing; online, offline, internal, and external
- Ability to negotiate, persuade and influence others
- Proofreading skills and an excellent eye for detail
- Quality with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Acrobat, Adobe and InDesign, and an understanding of website content management systems
- Organised approach to work, and proven ability to produce detailed and accurate work to tight deadlines and to budget
Leadership:
- Creative thinking
- Supervisory skill
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Strategic thinking
- Negotiation skills
- Interpersonal skills
Behavioural:
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Flexible thinking
- Highly organised and self-motivated
- Initiative and self-confidence
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Application Closing Date
21st October, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Executive Director
Reference Number: 130-PEO01147
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job Type: Permanent
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategy:
- Develop the company’s strategy in alignment with its defined and approved strategic priorities
- Provide effective support to the Board in defining the strategic direction and focus of the
- organisation
- Lead the initiation and implementation of strategies and policies in accordance with board approved priorities
- Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the organisation can successfully fulfil its short and long term objectives
- Responsible for the enhancement of organisation’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professionals, civic and private organisations.
- Establish and maintain relationships with various organisations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance the organisation’s mission Serve as the organisation’s primary spokesperson to the organisation’s constituents, the media and the general public
Governance:
- Collaborate with the Board in setting priorities and Board agendas, ensuring that the Board is kept informed of overall business operations, major issues and information is available in a timely and effective manner in order for informed decisions to be made
- Seek Board approval for expenditures or other actions or transactions falling outside of authorizations established by the Board from time to time
- Responsible for leading the organisation in a manner that supports and guides its mission as agreed by the Board of Directors
- Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising and to increase the overall visibility of the organisation
Financial Performance and Viability:
- Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenue necessary to support the organisation’s mission
- Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organisation, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organisation
- Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organisation in a positive financial position
Risk Management:
- Direct financial and risk management activities and oversee corporate governance structure and guidelines to ensure compliance with all regulatory policies
- Ensure implementation of risk management practices and procedures in accordance with the risk management framework approved by the Board
People Management:
- Develop effective people management strategies for optimal performance of each function within the organisation
- Set KPIs for all employees and evaluate their performance
- Recommend learning and development programmes required to build the capabilities of employees within the Company to ensure effective and efficient service delivery
Operations:
- Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
- Oversee and ensure the effective administration of operations.
- Responsible for signing all notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered into and on behalf of the organisation
- Supervise and collaborate with organisation staff.
- Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and the day-today operation of the organisation.
- Review and approve contracts for services.
Business Development:
- Generate sponsor opportunities by developing and managing key relationships and providing technical expertise
Others:
- Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Educational Qualification & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in a related field
- Relevant professional certification(s)
- 15 years relevant work experience, of which at least 8 years must be at senior management level
- Active fundraising experience with excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
Application Closing Date
20th October, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Programmes Manager
Reference Number: 130-PEO01148
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Roles & Responsibilities
Research & Planning:
- Research, design and implement monitoring and evaluation tools for programme interventions, resolving issues and initiating appropriate corrective action
- Define the programme’s governance arrangements
- Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organisation
- Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve successful outcomes of the programmes
- Develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the programmes
- Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of programmes and to identify areas for improvement
- Develop funding proposals for programmes to ensure continuous, sustained delivery long-term
Programme Administration/Implementation:
- Develop various project concepts & proposals (narrative & budget)
- Ensure effective quality assurance and the overall integrity of the programme – focusing inwardly on the internal consistency of the programme, and outwardly on its coherence with infrastructure planning, interfaces with other programmes and corporate, technical and specialist standards
- Supervise the implementation of new programmes by managing both the dependencies and the interfaces between projects
- Manage third party contributions to Organisation’sProgrammes
- Develop a work plan and make monthly and annual projections for the programmes
- Demonstrate ability to identify new opportunities, as well as cultivate government, business, CSR and community development, and marketing relationships
- Work collaboratively with team and clients to achieve programme objectives and deliverables, including strategic project planning and communications design and development across
- Programmatic areas
- Establish and maintain strong working partnerships with the key local and international stakeholders across various programmatic areas
- Manage external/international communications and advocacy for all Programmes
- Prepare reports and presentations to suit different audiences and promote Programmes to partners, funders and government institutions
Evaluation & Control:
- Prepare reports on programmes for Management, Board, Panel of Advisors and other stakeholders as necessary
- Identify and evaluate the risks associated with programmes activities and take appropriate action to control the risks
- Monitor programme activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the programmes evaluation framework
- Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate
Financial Monitoring:
- Ensure that the programmes operate within the approved budget; monitor all budgeted programmes expenditure
- Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to the Executive Director on a regular basis
- Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures
- Ensure that all financial records for programmes are up to date
- Liaise with Finance/Accounts on Programme budget/report on variances
Others:
- Other assignments as assigned by the Executive Director
Educational Qualification & Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in a related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience, at least 5 years within the not-for-profit/NGO sector in a programme management role (may include development, business, or marketing) with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership
- Proven experience and skills in public policy, governance, communication/advocacy, education and development
Competencies
General:
- Demonstrated success in managing a fast-paced, multi-faceted Programme that requires high levels of collaboration with partners
- High capacity for relationship management and coordinating various stakeholders/interests
- Ability to navigate a complex political environment, and negotiate and achieve consensus
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities
- Ability to think creatively with a bias to make outsized impacts with limited, constrained resources
- Hard-working and energetic collaborator who creates trust, exudes credibility and elevates enthusiasm of all internal and external contacts
- Willingness to work flexibly and independently under tight deadlines
Technical:
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to uphold decisions and defend opinions when necessary
- Devise/Use a well-ordered approach to solving problems
- Manages and appropriately allocates resources
- Identifies obstacles and potential delays to implementation of initiatives
- Takes appropriate action to meet challenging goals, schedules, or needs
- Demonstrate ability and willingness to follow through on projects
- Planning and Organizational Skills
- Effectively manages time and priorities
- Understands and meets the needs of users and addresses their interests and the concerns
- Proactively seeks out information needed to satisfy users
- Superior oral and written communications skills in English
- Social media savvy
- Provides timely, accurate, and candid information on critical issues (planning/progress/results) to team members
Functional:
- Programme Management – Understand program design and implementation.
- Strategic Management – Understand the formulation and implementation of goals and initiatives for organization benefits.
- Stakeholders Management – Establish system and matrices for effective stakeholders’ management.
- People Management – Establish and sustain a culture that drives open mindedness and positive relationship among staff whilst motivating core staff for retainership
- Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
- Build Relationships – Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization particularly with current partners and sponsors, Command a professional image
- Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
- Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
- Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
- Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear
- Decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization; Proactively take actions
- Necessary to produce results and able to work independently/with little guidance
Application Closing Date
21st October, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Programme Associate
Reference Number: 130-PEO01150
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Roles & Responsibilities
Programmes Support & Research:
- Assist with the design, implementation, and adaptation of the Institute’s programmes
- Plan and execute logistics needed to carry out programmes including coordinating scheduling of guest speakers, program venues (off-site), and timely & friendly communication with programme stakeholders and partners
- Support and contribute to organisation Institute’s strategic vision, and the continued evolution of its programmes
- Facilitate or assist with the facilitation of programmes, including teaching workshops, leading discussions, and moderating panels
- Integrate systems of evaluation and learning into each program to allow for data-driven decision-making, continuous learning, and program evolution based on results
- Assist with building and maintaining systems to track important programme metrics
- Pro-actively contribute to day-to-day project implementation and ensure conformity to expected results and project work-plans
- Assist with intake process, assessing entrepreneurial needs and making appropriate recommendations
- Support programme marketing initiatives
- Liaise with other staff within the organization and contribute to the organization’s overall effectiveness
- Support proposal development processes as needed
Administrative Support:
- Maintain all programme files and documentation
- Help maintain program tracking documentation and databases
- Prepare and issue contracts
- Make pertinent logistical arrangements for the prompt and effective implementation of activities
- Arrange external and internal meetings
Financial Management:
- Prepare requests for advance of funds and/or direct payments
- Monitor budget expenditures and maintain a proper record of budgets and spending
- Prepare proposals for budget revisions
- Prepare and submit expenditure and budget status reports
- Liaise with internal or external auditors wherever required
- Prepare reports as scheduled and special reports as required for budget preparations and audit
- Advise and assist international and national consultants and others on all aspects of allowances, travel claims and other financial matters and calculate payments due for claims and services;
- Undertake other financial and administrative tasks on an ad hoc basis
Procurement:
- Arrange for procurement of equipment, supplies and services;
- Arrange for equipment maintenance and insurance as required;
- Physically clear and ensure delivery of equipment and supplies procured;
- Maintain equipment and spare inventory including verification and transfer when required
Others:
- Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Educational Qualification & Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Relations or similar field
- At least five years of previous experience in project administrative and financial management or related work for a donor organization, consulting company or NGO is an advantage
- Experience in administrative work, accounting/finance, economics, or other substantive area is required
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to organization Institute’s mission, vision and values
- Exerts strict adherence to corporate rules, regulations and procedures. Familiarity with the internal control framework and results-based management tools is essential
- Is adept at cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity; enjoys working in a multi-cultural environment; engages with empathy with persons of diverse backgrounds and experiences
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Shares knowledge and experience.
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks, including support to design, planning and project implementation and reporting.
- Ability to establish and maintain contacts with operational-level staff and external parties
- Excellent interpersonal skills are essential
Application Closing Date
21st October, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Executive Director
Reference Number: 130-PEO01145
Location: Abuja
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent
Roles & Responsibilities
- The ED will support the CEO to drive the achievement of the organisation’s strategic agenda of alleviating the financing constraints faced by Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria.
- Whilst the job holder will have oversight for certain aspects of the business, he/she is expected to support the CEO in the implementation of strategies around fund raising, business development, strategic partnership development, loan disbursement excellence etc.
- The job holder will have oversight for driving effective stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, operational excellence and strategy implementation through the tactical operations of the business.
Requirements
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
- Minimum of first degree or its equivalent in any discipline. Relevant postgraduate/professional qualifications/certifications such as ACIB, ICAN, MBA etc.
Experience:
- Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ cognate experience, of which at least ten (10) years must have been in the banking sector.
- A minimum of eight (8) years must have been spent in a top/senior management position. Commercial banking and development finance/social impact experience (preferred)
Skills and Capabilities:
- Commercial banking and development finance/social impact experience is preferred. Knowledge of the Nigerian Banking Sector. Knowledge of MSME Financing, Risk Sharing and Social Impact Knowledge. Strategic Orientation.
- Financial Products Development Skills. Knowledge of Portfolio Management. Fund Raising. Business Development. Relationship Development/Management.
- Negotiation Skills. Stakeholder Engagement. Project Management. Networking. People Management and Leadership. Communication. Personal Integrity and Ethical Standards.
Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online