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Green Growth Africa is a UNEP-accredited non-governmental organisation that is committed to raising global and multi-stakeholder support for greener and climate-resilient Africa through various programmes and initiatives. The organisation operates a multidisciplinary network of about 1,500 professionals, researchers, students, and youth from 140 countries ac...
JOB SUMMARY
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is directly responsible for developing and executing the internal operational strategies necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of Green Growth Africa. The COO will ensure the internal daily planning, implementation, management and oversight of the organisation, and reports to the Executive Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the requirements listed below, regular workplace attendance is essential to this position and must comply with policies, procedures, and ethical conduct.
- Provides day-to-day operational leadership and support to staff that mirrors the mission including planning, formulating, and achieving short- and long-term goals
- Sources for grant and partnership opportunities, develops and manages partnerships and grants
- Manages programme development, resourcing, implementation, and reporting including Programme Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL)
- Responsible for overseeing budgets, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability, including monitoring and improvement of financial goals
- Develops, manages, executes, and improves strategic plan for the organisation and has ongoing strategic conversations and collaboration to the Executive Director with regular data and reporting
SKILLS
The requirements listed below are representative of the basic knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- A strong employment and volunteering history that reflects leadership, managing high-level operations, teams and community engagement.
- Excellent communication (speaking, writing and presentation) skills including demonstrated professional and effective working relationships
- Outstanding leadership ability, strong problem-solving skills, interpersonal and coordination skills, emotional intelligence, confidence, and executive presence for sound decisions, logical interpretations
- Operates with proficiency in a variety of office equipment including an office computer, a variety of word processing, spreadsheets, analytical and data management, project management software and applications as well as some graphic and presentation programmes.
- Strong skill set in prioritising, strategising, meeting deadlines and following up on assignments and roles and responsibilities with minimum supervision.
- Successful candidate will be creative, visionary, proactive, highly dynamic, versatile, organised, a team builder, at home with computing, and interested in working on new challenges. The role is suited for those who are interested in the Leadership and Management career path, those who are interested in the development field, passionate about green growth, sustainability, and non-profits.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Preferred bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a closely related field which will provide knowledge of the principles, practices and administration of business and nonprofits.
- Minimum of five (5) years of operations and leadership experience of full-time progressively complex and responsible related work experience directly involved with operations, business, development, finance or related areas. An NGO work-related environment is preferred.
BENEFITS
- Opportunity to engage in sustainable development initiatives that are focused on green growth that contributes to various sustainable development goals
- Opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives for green growth in Africa with exposure to relevant partners
- Opportunity to participate in international and local conferences among other meetings, where necessary
- In addition to monthly remuneration, exceptional performance will attract a project bonus.
JOB MODE AND LOCATION
The position is in-person and based in Ibadan.
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Job Summary
We are looking for a talented Station Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our studio, ensuring efficient and effective management of projects, teams, and resources. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Manage studio operations, including programme or project scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting in alignment with the overall organizational vision and objective.
- Supervise, mentor and train team members, providing guidance and support as needed
- Ensure high-quality output that meets quality and ethics.
- Respond, attend to commercial and partnership briefs and opportunities, create client workplan and exceed client expectations.
- Develop and implement studio processes and procedures, optimizing efficiency and productivity
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, and marketing
- Generating ideas for on-air contents and programmes that would underline green growth, sustainability, and environmental conservation to attract the right audience
- Possess excellent editorial judgement,
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices, applying knowledge to continuously improve studio operations.
- Develop strategies to grow and maintain studio audience through marketing, promotion, and programme engagement.
- Oversee technical infrastructure of the studio, including broadcast equipment and IT systems.
- Avoid, handle, and manage technical crisis through effective problem-solving skills
- Develop a studio policy for clientele engagement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, journalism, communications, and any other related field. At least 3-5 years of experience in a studio management or related role
- Proven record of accomplishment of successful project management and team leadership
- Excellent communication, organizational, forward planning, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines
Please, combine the documents above in the order in which they are listed above and send as a single PDF document via careers@thegreengrowth.org
DEADLINE
Applications will close once a suitable candidate has been found. Hence, early application is advised
For the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO)
The following documents will be required for the application:
- Cover Letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Additional Document 1: Provide a narrative of examples from your past work experience that illustrates the specific skills and knowledge that you would bring to this role (max 350 words, not more than one page)
- Additional Document 2: What draws you to this role? How are you connected to our work at Green Growth Africa? (max 350 words, not more than one page)
- Additional Document 3: Provide an example to illustrate a personal characteristic that you feel is important for this role, and why you think it’s important. You can draw on one of the characteristics featured in the list of ‘Experience, Responsibilities and Skills’, or choose a different one (max 350 words, not more than one page)
For the position of Station Manager
- A cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications
- A resume or CV
- A portfolio or samples of your work