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To: "rnanre@yahoo.com" <rnanre@yahoo.com>
Date: Wednesday, 11 July, 2012, 7:49
LYNX-NIGERIA VACANCIES
Organization’s Mission:
Linking the Youth of Nigeria through Exchange
(LYNX-NIGERIA) is a national non-governmental youth development organization
founded in 2004. The mission of LYNX-Nigeria is to develop socially responsible
citizenship among Nigerian children and youth through civic and human rights
education, financial education and economic empowerment and community service
learning. Using participatory child and youth centred approaches, our
programmes build the skills of critical analysis, constructive criticism and
collective action towards building a generation of young people that are
committed to social change at community, state and national levels.
We are looking for passionate, driven individuals who
have committed their lives and energies towards social change. We are looking
for creative people who also demonstrate a high level of professionalism and
who are interested in child and youth development as a tool for social
emancipation.
The following post are vacant for interested and
qualified persons to apply:
1. DEPUTY
DIRECTOR (Lagos)
Job
summary
The purpose of this role is to
support the Executive Director in the development and implementation of the
organization’s strategic plans and policies, lead advocacy and fundraising
initiatives and to provide leadership and direction to volunteers and staff.
The Deputy Director will be expected to play a managerial role and work closely
with the Executive Director on the day-to-day operations of the
agency. She/he must
be able to work under minimal supervision with extensive use of initiative and
independent judgment.
Reports
to:
Executive Director, LYNX NIGERIA
Responsibilities
·
Manages the day-to-day
operations of the organization, which include financial and budget activities
and other operational or programmatic activities.
·
Provide support to the Executive Director
·
Responsible for the execution of the
organization’s strategy, goals and objectives;
·
Initiate and lead advocacy and
policy initiatives for the organization
·
Provides leadership and direction
for staff, setting an effective agenda and ensuring performance goals are met
and set;
·
Supervise and ensure proper management of
programmes
·
Full delegated authority to act on
behalf of the Executive Director in her absence;
·
Represents the organization to the
public, key stakeholders and business partners;
·
Lead, as requested by the Executive
Director, fundraising and donor management, business development and
partnership activities;
·
Provide management for program
activities including outreach, volunteer coordination and partnerships
development, as well as marketing, media relations, public relations and issues
management activities;
·
Other duties as requested by the
Executive Director.
Position
Requirements
The
Deputy Director will be engaged in a three year contract with LYNX-NIGERIA. All
candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management
experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
·
Bachelor’s
degree in social science or related discipline. A higher degree is preferred.
·
NYSC discharge certificate or
equivalent
·
5 years experience in administration
and management related field.
·
Previous involvement in
youth development work
·
Unwavering
commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
·
Excellence
in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and
develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and
manage a budget
·
Strong
public relations and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide
range of stakeholders and cultures
·
Strong
written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate
communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
who can prepare concise reports; make presentations and
testify at hearings
·
Action-oriented,
entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning
·
Solid
working knowledge of current Internet technologies and technical competent in
database and other operating systems software programs.
·
Ability
to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
·
Integrity,
positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
·
Passion
for Nigeria’s development
·
Ability to travel within
the Nigeria and internationally (up to 40%)
Salaries & Benefits:
Salaries
will be competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Opportunities for
international travel, training and development are added benefits.
Application Process:
Interested
and qualified candidates should submit their CVs and a Cover letter stating why
they are interested in the job with the subject line – Application for the post
of Deputy Director to lynxnigeria@yahoo.co.uk and cc:
nanre@lynxnigeria.org by July 20th,
2012
2. PROGRAMME MANAGER (Lagos)
Job
Summary
The role of the
Programme Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to
strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and
coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or
consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The
Programme Manager
will also define the project’s objectives, oversee quality control throughout
its life cycle and seek for funds for sustainability of projects.
Reports to:
Deputy
Director
Responsibilities
•
Develop,
manage and supervise programming across several states and field offices
•
Build
and manage relationships with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
•
Plan,
schedule and track project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
•
Develop
and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and
presentations.
•
Determine
the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze
results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
•
Proactively
manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise
contingency plans.
•
Define
project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout
project life cycle.
•
Coach,
mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and
influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned
work.
•
Build,
develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the
project.
•
Conduct
project post mortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify
successful and unsuccessful project elements.
•
Develop
best practices and tools for project execution and management.
•
Position
Requirements
The Programme Manager
will begin with a two year contract with possibility for extension. All
candidates should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management
experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
•
Bachelors
degree in social science or related discipline from a recognized university.
Higher degree preferred
•
NYSC
discharge certificate
•
5
years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all
aspects of process development and execution.
•
Previous involvement in
youth development work
•
Demonstrated
experience in personnel management.
•
Solid
working knowledge of current Internet technologies and technical competent in
database and other operating systems software programs.
•
Experience
at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
is essential.
•
Ability
to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper
management, clients, and other departments.
•
Ability
to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.
•
Strong
written and oral communication skills.
•
Strong
interpersonal skills.
•
Proficient
at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
•
Must
be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
•
Skills
of writing grants driven proposal is an asset.
•
Ability
to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is
crucial.
•
Integrity,
positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
•
Passion
for Nigeria’s development
•
Ability to travel within
the Nigeria regions/outside (up to 50%)
Salaries & Benefits:
Salaries will be
competitive and will be commensurate with experience.
Application Process:
Interested and
qualified candidates should submit their CVs and a Cover letter stating why
they are interested in the job with the subject line – Application for the post
of Programme Manager to lynxnigeria@yahoo.co.uk and cc:
nanre@lynxnigeria.org by July 20th,
2012.
3. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER (Lagos and Oshogbo)
Job
Summary
The purpose of this role is to oversee
the finance and administration of a national organization with multiple donors
and partners and a large group of diverse staff and volunteers managing
projects in different parts of the country. The Finance and Administrative
Manager is expected to oversee financial and human resource management
including budgeting, accounting and reporting across programmes in different
states and field offices. She/he must be able to work under minimal
supervision with extensive use of initiative and independent judgment. The
Manager will spend time at the Secretariat in Lagos as well as at the South
West Field Office in Oshogbo with travel to other states.
Reports to:
Deputy
Director/Executive Director, LYNX NIGERIA
Responsibilities
Finance
·
Establish and implement financial procedures in line with
organizational requirements
·
Recording and reconciliation of project recoveries and income
recognition.
·
Timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in
line with organisational and donor requirements and deadlines.
·
Establish and prepare accurate and timely information for budget
monitoring and progress reporting of programme funds and grants.
·
Provide financial management advice on revisions of budgets,
preparing periodical forecasts and any changes needed
·
Monitoring of the petty cash and bank balances to ensure
sufficient funds are always available depending on the programme needs.
·
Management and reconciliation of the bank and cash accounts,
preparation of the weekly cash counts and monthly financial records including
cashbooks, ensuring financial and resource accountability and effective
management for records as required for auditing.
·
Disbursement of cash advances and reconciliation to ensure
recovery.
·
Control of salary payments to staff, including national
insurance and tax liabilities, reconciling the same and monitoring medical
expenses, subsistence allowances, mobile phone usage, etc.
·
Collection and filing of regular financial reports and budget
records.
·
Represent LYNX-NIGERIA budgets and finances to relevant
stakeholders when requested
·
Recruit and manage Finance/Administration staff in line with
good organizational practice
Administration/Logistics
·
Establish and implement administration and logistics procedures
in line with organizational requirement
·
Identify, establish and manage effective working offices in
respective locations
·
Establish and manage all procurement and logistics activities
including possible management of vehicles and drivers.
·
Manage administration and finance of multiple field offices
·
Human resource management of staff and volunteers nationally
·
Cover essential duties in the absence of other personnel
·
Contribute to the adherence of all security guidelines
·
Other duties as assigned
Position
Requirements
·
BA/HND Accounting
·
NYSC Discharge Certificate
·
3-5 years experience in accounts and office
management
·
Hand‐on use of a variety of accounting
software packages
·
Extensive
knowledge of budget development and budgetary control
·
Ability
to prepare of financial statements up to audited accounts
·
Experience
with management of donor funding up to final financial report with exposure to
reporting requirements
·
Familiarity
with Nigerian tax regime is an added advantage
·
Experience
with personnel management
·
Willing
to spend long, highly interactive hours on detailed work that demands accuracy
·
Must
be available to travel within the country for up to 12 weeks a year
·
Strong
leadership & managerial skills;
·
An
ability to write clear and concise reports; good spoken and written English. .
·
Proven
ability to produce results within tight deadlines in a very busy environment
·
Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision
·
Ability
to interact effectively with a geographically dispersed multicultural team
personnel
·
Capacity
building of finance, non‐finance staff,
partners and community members
·
Strong
sense of judgment;
·
Reliability,
integrity; high sense of initiative and creativity;
·
Ability to travel for monitoring of field offices
Salaries & Benefits:
Salaries will be
competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Opportunities for
training and development are also available.
Application Process:
Interested and
qualified candidates should submit their CVs and a Cover letter stating why
they are interested in the job with the tag line – Application for the
post of Finance
and Administration Manager to lynxnigeria@yahoo.co.uk and cc:
nanre@lynxnigeria.org July 20th,
2012.
4.
RESEARCH,
MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR (SHORT TERM CONTRACT)
Job summary
This role will work closely with the programme coordinator, staff
and field officers to provide support to them in implementing the
organization’s evaluation strategy and to support the Secretariat’s with first
hand information. Helping to organize surveys, working with staff in various
teams to collect and interpret other forms of M&E data, and write report of
donors.
Reports to:
Executive Director/Deputy Director,
LYNX NIGERIA
Responsibilities
·
Coordinating
of all research, monitoring and evaluation of all existing programmes
·
Development
and implementation of monitoring and evaluation surveys including pre and post
surveys
·
Data
entry and mapping of existing programme data and programme participant
information
·
Ensure
programme staff monitor and evaluate programmes
·
Conducting
research on an as needed basis for programmes
·
Compiling
and editing impact reports on programmes
·
Develop
curriculum for programmes as needed
·
Ensure
staff and field officers conduct monthly evaluation
·
Assisting
with project management as needed and directed by the management
·
Other
asks as assigned by the management
Position
Requirements
The
position of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will be a contract
for 3 month starting 1st of August to 30th of November
2012. All candidates should have proven coaching, analytic and relationship
management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other
qualifications include:
Bachelor’s
degree in social science or related disciplineNYSC discharge
certificate or equivalent2 years experience in research, monitoring
and
evaluation related fieldDemonstrable competencies in setting up M&E systems
will be an added advantageCompetency in both quantitative and qualitative
research methodsGood communication and inter-personal skills, team
player, able to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced academic
environmentGood analytical and IT skills
·
Ability
to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
·
Integrity,
positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
·
Passion
for Nigeria’s development
·
Ability to travel within
the Nigeria
Terms
and Conditions
The
salary and terms and conditions are competitive and negotiable based on
experience.
Application Process:
Interested and
qualified candidates should submit their CVs and a Cover letter stating why
they are interested in the job with the subject line – Application for the post
of Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to
lynxnigeria@yahoo.co.uk and cc: nanre@lynxnigeria.org by July 20th,
2012.
Every generation must, out of relative obscurity, discover its
mission, fulfil it or betray it.
- Frantz Fanon
LYNX-NIGERIA
(Linking the Youth of Nigeria through eXchange)
16 Ashimowu Street, New Garage, Bariga
Phone: (234)(1) 8962961
E-mail: lynxnigeria@yahoo.co.uk, info@lynxnigeria.org
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