A private sector-led Trust Fund with a purpose to develop a sustainable financing mechanism for Nigeria to successfully end HIV/AIDS in 2030, seeks to engage a qualified individual to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Responsibilities
• Establishes and leads the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and programs that are consistent with the objectives of the Trust Fund, priorities of the Board of Trustees, and all other organisational needs as may be identified from time to time
• Leads the development of strategic and collaborative relationships with the non-profits, private sector, communities, and others to effectively deliver mandated plans and programs
• Provides organizational leadership and vision in developing the strategy and plans necessary to realize objectives
• Understands and imbibes the pillars of the Strategic Plan being Advocacy, Innovation, Partnership and Impact Assessment, and values such as; Transparency, Quality Service, Trust and Confidentiality
• Ensures the Trust Fund meets its short-term operational and long term strategic goals
• Assists the Board in developing an investment policy alongside the Asset Manager(s) and Investment Manager(s).The investment policy shall clearly spell out the objectives of the fund, the risk profile including benchmarks and allowable ranges for the balanced portfolio for the growth of assets of the fund.
• Advises the Board on matters of policy, planning and priorities and other issues that are fundamental to the objectives of the Trust Fund, including implications of proposed new initiatives and potential impacts for the Grantor, partners, and other stakeholders
• Oversees the development of a comprehensive fundraising plan, reviewing the budget and assessing whether the Trust Fund remains true to its objectives
• Leads the establishment of a progressive management and human resources policies and practices to ensure a motivated workforce and a sound and supportive employee relations climate
• Leads and manages the affairs of the Trust Fund on a day-to-day basis in accordance with the parameters established by the Board of Trustees
• Builds an internal capacity to assess, identify and manage viable projects and portfolio management
• Oversees the development and implementation of the investment guidelines developed for the Fund by the experts
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical leadership including financial integrity, opennessand transparency
• Develops and communicates performance goals to direct reports
• Works closely with the Board of Trustees in the preparation of annual budget for the furtherance of the objectives of the Trust Fund
• Leads the development and implementation of strategies to mitigate exposure to risk and hefty drawdowns
• Prepares annual financial budgets and resource projections, as required by the Board, for the transparent management and forecasting of resources for all stakeholders
• Makes adjustments as necessary in operational or financial matters to deliver on the mandate of the Trust Fund, including seeking additional authorities from the Board, as needed
• Works closely with the Board of Trustees in building strong fiduciary controls to monitor the use of the Trust Fund’s resources
• Presents annual audited accounts of the fund to be made accessible for public scrutiny and to the Board of Trustees, independent audit of the income and expenditure of the Trust Fund.
• Ensures and maintains the independence of the audit process of the income and expenditure of the Trust Fund
• Understands the capital market, and works with asset managers to develop guards against fluctuations in the capital market
• Mobilizes Nigerians in diaspora to contribute to the Trust Fund
• Provides strategic guidance for resource mobilization and the implementation of theTrust Fund’s replenishment mechanism
Qualifications
At least a post-graduate (Masters/MBA) degree in Management or Economics or any other relevant degree from a recognized institution
Minimum of 15 years’ experience in fund management, Sales and Marketing, corporate finance, investment management or related industry with at least 10 years in Senior Management/Executive position
Experience in International Donor Agencies, Not-for-Pro$t Organisations, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Fund raising agencies is an added advantage
Detailed JD is attached.
Application Process
Qualified candidates should send their CVs to [email protected] on or before Monday July 20.
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