Career Opportunities in an International Policy Think-tank Organisation

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An International Policy Think-tank with head office at Enugu, Nigeria, is desirous to fill the position below:




Job Title: Communications Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Description
The Communications Manager reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for planning, organizing and managing the general communication and public relations of the institute.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A suitable candidate should have at least a Masters Degree in any of the social sciences or ICT.
• He or she should be vastly skilful with ICT and multi-media communications.
• The candidate should have excellent analytical, writing and speaking skills as well as excellent interpersonal relationships.
• An ideal, candidate should be able to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Experience in organizing large meetings/conferences and networks will be an advantage.

Remuneration

• Conditions of service are competitive and negotiable.

Job Title: Executive Director

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer and chief spokesperson of the institute.
• Experience in fundraising, good working relations with international development/donor agencies and ability to manage projects and partnerships especially in co-ordinating the network of Associate Fellows.
• An ideal candidate is expected to be a great team player, with ability to multitask work under pressure.
• He/She is expected to provide intellectual and managerial leadership with skills in planning, analyzing and co-ordinating the institute's activities as vell as establishing priorities.
• He/She must have a great passion and ability for advocating evidence based research and capacity-building for the economic and social transformation of Africa/Nigeria.
• The applicant will reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring that the institute delivers on its vision and mission, implements the approved work programme and leads the fundraising programme and external relations.

Qualifications/Requirements

• A suitable candidate should have at least a good Masters degree in Economics or any of the social or management sciences. A PhD will be an advantage.
• The candidate is expected to have at least five years experience at a management level in a research, training or policy institution, with strong research and publications records
• Excellent writing and speaking skills

Remuneration

• The remuneration and terms of service are competitive and negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience The tenure is usually for a term of five years.

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

Application Deadline  25th February, 2016.

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