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Yakubu Gowon Foundation (YGF) recruitment for a 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.
Responsibilities
The major areas of responsibilities are:
  • Integrating mission and value.
  • Financial management and sustainability.
  • Programs oversight.
  • Operational Management and Planning.
  • Policy implementation.
  • Program Development and Delivery.
  • Human resources and capacity management.
  • Community and stakeholder’s management.
  • Advocacy and media relations.
  • Governance and regulatory/statutory compliance.
  • People and performance management.
  • Fundraising, Marketing and communication management,
  • Building on solid organizational achievements.
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
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a masters' degree and ten years working experience in a related organization.
  • Additional qualification and contacts will be an advantage.
Remunerations
To be negotiated.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: [email protected]

Note: Candidates should provide at least 3 referees.

Application Deadline  1st October, 2015.