PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client, a not-for-profit organization with strong partnerships with leading companies across various industries/sectors is seeking to recruit qualified candidate to lead its work in Africa in the role below:

 

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (Non-Profit Organization)

 

Reference Number: 130-PEO01106

Location: Lagos

Job type: Permanent

Department: People & Change Nigeria

 

Job Purpose

The CEO will work with staff and global leadership to lead the Nigerian office to develop the local approach required to support the coordinated involvement of the African private sector in improving the health and economic productivity of the continent.

The office will catalyze high-impact partnerships, elevate the business voice to policy makers and provide a visible platform to recognize and share private sector contributions to improving health within their workplace and within their communities.

 

Person Specification

A visionary, inspirational and strategic leader is required to run the operations of the organisation. The candidate should be an outstanding communicator and coalition-builder, knowledgeable about business and health, with the ability to close large deals with high-net worth individuals and corporations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership/Vision:

Lead the creation of a fully active and invested network of African companies

Drive revenue and long-term financial stability, as well as strategic planning and partnerships for maximum value and impact on overall health goals

Define and drive the preferred culture and long-term vision of the Organization

Develop a distinguished regional Advisory Board to provide technical and strategic support in identifying/setting priorities

Ensure annual planning and goal setting is conducted in alignment with the organizations mission and business goals

 

Business Development & Fundraising:

Source additional US$3 million in annual commitments over three years to support the development of the organization

Establish a consulting practice, lead the development and ‘sales’ of bespoke African products

Cross fertilize programmes in collaboration with the international team, identifying and sharing opportunities to engage coalition members on global platforms

 

Representation & Facilitation:

Primary spokesperson for the organization, representing both the organization and its parent with business, government and development leaders, and on public platforms. Facilitate round table conversations and other leadership meetings with C-suite executives and other senior representatives of partners and stakeholders

 

Relationship Building:

Establish effective working relationships with key stakeholders as identified (e.g. government ministries, other foundation and corporate leaders)

Marketing & Communications (in collaboration with overseas team):

Lead/oversee overall regional messaging, materials and media partnerships/outreach (inclusive of social media)

Organize event(s) and programmes

Programmes Design and Content:

Lead idea generation, design creative concepts and technical information to educate partners, drive partnerships and collective action, and identify/support consulting opportunities

 

Organization and Fiscal Management:

International collaboration: Key member of parent organization’s management team. Thought partner on organizational strategy and implementation partner on programme opportunities

Finance: Responsible for developing and monitoring regional budget; Profit and Loss, balance sheet and cash flow management. Provide timely reports to the international office and Board of Directors as required

Staff: Responsible for overall recruitment and performance of local staff. Grow and mentor the local/regional team to implement and coordinate programmes and consulting projects

Structure and governance: Work with the local legal counsel and management team to lead local registrations; establish banking accounts/protocols, develop organizational policy and procedures, (in harmony with the parent company’s policy and local regulations/practices) and drive commitment to health and safety standards

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

Master’s degree from leading university (or equivalent experience) in Business, Public Health, International Relations, International Development, Communications or a related field

8-10 years combined experience in business and development/health with at least 3 years leading a corporate programmes for a major company.

A track record of successfully planning and implementing new concepts and/or campaigns

Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and initiatives with a diverse range of partners and stakeholders

An understanding of strategic philanthropy, Corporate social responsibility, building of public/private partnerships/network, scaling and/or evaluating programmes with corporate partners

Exceptional communications and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated success in relationship building with a wide array of stakeholders at C-suite/senior level

Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external audience

Demonstrated leadership in consulting; building brands, products, portfolios, creating new business models and/or learning platforms with proven market results

Awareness of current and emerging health issues and trends

Should be citizen of an AU member country

Fluency in French is an added advantage (for outreach to Francophone Africa)

Basic finance and accounting knowledge

 

Skills and Competencies:

Track record negotiating and closing six figure commitments from corporate sector, high net worth individuals and other donors

Demonstrated international experience; strong experience in the African Region is an added advantage

Comfortable and thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, resources-constrained work environment

Strategic and tactical, effectively balancing vision and execution

Entrepreneurial with hands on approach towards business

Disciplined, proactive, self-starter, flexible, passionate about work, persuasive, enthusiastic, energized

Adaptable and an agile leader

Effective speaker with the ability to inspire others, motivate action, generate confidence and trust in investors, partners, clients, Board and staff.

Strong consulting and project management skills

Global mindset with international experience

 

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2019.

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should: