Job Openings at Slum2School Africa

Job Description 

Slum2School Africa seeks an experienced Finance and Administrative Manager with proven experience in designing, operating and upholding financial standards in accordance with international best practices. The ideal candidate must be experienced in distributing the financial resources of the organization, and be responsible for budget planning, supporting the executive management team by offering insights and financial advice that will allow them to make the best business decisions for the company and effectively reporting to diverse stakeholders.

The successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring that Slum2School’s finances are managed effectively and in line with internal policies and statutory requirements.

About you To be successful in this role you must have:

• At least 4 years of practical experience in a managerial or senior financial/administrative management position preferably in a reputable NGO (preferred but not exclusive).
• A proven experience in managing large budgets (over 500,000 USD a year).
• A strong experience in working with national partners, local/government authorities
• Full proficiency in spoken and written English,

Core Competencies for team members

•   Core Accounting Background/Experience
•   Adaptability
•   Time Management
•   Team player
•   Knack for taking initiatives
•   Strong disposition to confidentiality
•   High display of integrity
•   Communication and Collaboration
•   Change and Innovation
•   Diversity and Inclusion
•   Ambassador for the vision
•   Highly self-motivated
•   Well organized and effective 

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Job Introduction

Slum2School Africa seeks a Partnership Manager with proven experience in identifying, building, and maintaining strong external relationships with local and international partners.

From day one, the Partnership Manager will have an immediate impact on productivity, fundraising, streamlining opportunities, overseeing partner relationships, and communicating objectives between stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a business management role, grant management, fundraising, partnership management with a special focus on building and retaining high level partners. 

Working to achieve the organization’s long-term fundraising goals through strategic partnerships, external relations management, brand positioning, implementing and sustaining effective financial and partnership growth strategy/models.

The Partnership Manager will have passion and enthusiasm for Slum2School Africa’s mission, and an unwavering commitment to making Slum2School Africa a high-performing Pan-African Development organization while serving as the focal point between external stakeholders and the organization.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• BSc and/or MSc/MBA or relevant graduate degree in Management, Communications, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in a related mid or senior-level management role.
• Proven record of fundraising experience in a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
• Proven record of leadership skills at a mid or senior organizational level.

Skills

• Exceptional strategic planning abilities, attention to detail, and delivery.
• Excellent communications skills, oral and written, including the ability to develop relevant pitch decks.
• Risk-based decision-making towards value-added results.
• Self-starter who takes initiative using sound and independent judgment, who seeks guidance when and where appropriate – a doer as well as a manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; highly organized with concern for detail and a commitment to rigor.
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art organizational development tools.
• Strong relationship, business, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage teams, departments, and projects simultaneously.
• Professionalism, empathy, and the ability to work as part of a team, maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a diverse array of people from all walks of life.

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Job Introduction

Slum2School Africa seeks an energetic individual to manage Slum2School’s growing community of staff, volunteers within and outside Nigeria. The Human Resource and Volunteer Manager will be charged with ensuring Global best practices in ensuring the recruitment, engagement, management, and talent development of Slum2School’s staff and volunteers.

The Manager will ensure that Slum2School’s volunteers can support its strategic direction and growth, with high productivity and optimism about setting and meeting future goals while receiving high value through volunteer talent development and opportunity maximization.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business administration, or other related areas. 
• 3 – 5 years of experience in a related role.
• Certifications for Human Resource Professionals (HRCI, SHRM-CP, PHR, APHR)
• Proven record as human resources manager or relevant experience in a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
• Proven record of leadership skills at a mid or senior organizational level.
• Knowledge of employee relations procedures and applicable law.
• Knowledge of staffing and employment practices.

Skills 

• Passion and Enthusiasm for Slum2School’s mission and an unwavering commitment to making Slum2School a high-performing Pan-African Development organization.
• Interest and/or previous experience in the NGO or development sector.
• Exceptional strategic planning abilities, attention to detail, and delivery.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, uses sound, independent judgment, and discretion, and seeks guidance and feedback where appropriate – a doer as well as a manager.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; highly organized with concern for detail and a commitment to rigor.
• Experience with creating and leading a diverse and energetic staff, including an ability to motivate individuals and foster team spirit.
• Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills.

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Job Introduction

Slum2School Africa seeks a highly qualified chief of staff to work closely with its executive leadership and management executive team. From day one, the chief of staff will have an immediate impact on productivity, streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives between departments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a business management role, with a special focus on executive-level advising and interdepartmental collaboration.

The ideal candidate should have proven experience in providing valued administrative and management support for the Executive Director and executive leadership, Senior Management, Stakeholders and also experienced in playing an important organizational management role in support of the daily operations and long term vision of the organization.