Liaison Executive Job Position at NASFAT (Nasrul-Lahi-L-faith Society) in Lagos
NASFAT (Nasrul-Lahi-L-faith Society) The quest for Islamic knowledge and
brotherly association led to the forum where Muslims faithfuls came
together to rub minds with learned Islamic scholars to know more about
the religion favoured by Almighty Allah - ISLAM.
We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:
Job Title: Fuo/Nasfat Liaison Executive
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
- The Executive wll serve as a bridge between fountain University Osogbo and its propretor Nasrul-Lahi-L-faith Society.
Experience, Skills and Attributes
Specifically, the person must:
- Be a successful, serving or retired academic, professional or
captain of business with a minimum of Bachelor degree in any field.
- Command the respect of majority of key stakeholders of both NASFAT and FUO
- Have Influence in NASFAT and access to members of the 8oT, NCOE and NEC
- Have an appreciation of the operations and challenges of the
Nigerian Education sector and especially of the private university
system
- Possess the drive, ability and creativity to attract positive attention to FUO
- Have high level of integrity, maturity, experience and energy
compelling enough to bring diverse groups together in a collaborative
manner and inspire them to act
- Be a person of rounded character and a likable personality with
excellent interpersonal relations and ability to forge strong
partnerships between key stakeholders in FUO and NASFAT
- Be articulate and have a track record of building, nurturing and
sustaining productive relationships amongst diverse teams, partners and
stakeholders
- Have the ability to identify and explore new sources of support
from foundations, corporations, investors, and/or individual donors,
and the skills required to secure these resources through relationship
building
- Have the executive presence to inspire confidence and the
passion, the persistence and the zeal to stay the course and realise
stated goals.
- Be self-driven, demonstrate initiative, and ability to work without close supervision.
- Be goal-oriented and with a persistently strong desire to achieve and succeed.
- Have outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Be Resilient - calm in the face of conflict, criticism and crises
- Be in excellent physical and mental health
- Not be above 55 years of age at the time of assumption of this role
- Have a minimum of 15 years experience with at least 5 years of proven executive - level management.
- Have strong analytical and writing skills, with complimentary
ability to deploy figures and symbols to accentuate issues being
canvassed
- Have the gravitas, sophistication, eloquence and persuasiveness
required to be the primary voice and face of the FUO in NASFAT, and the
ability to interact skillfully and confidently with NASFAT Leadership
and a wide range of third parties, to develop ideas, identify
opportunities and influence outcomes favourable to FUO
Responsibilities
- Understand the strategic direction of the FUO and provide inputs
into the short term and long term strategic planning of NASFAT to
ensure appropriate support for FUO
- Have a mastery of the Strategic Vision and Plans of FUO,
together with detailed knowledge of the expected roles of individuals,
officers and groups in translating the plans to action
- Serve as a linkage between FUO and NASFAT to enable timely, accurate and responsive communication between both parties
- Positively advocate and champion the course of FUO amongst key
stakeholders in NASFAT and drive improved support for student enrolment,
infrastructure development, financial endowment and expansion of the
programmes/courses offered at FUO
- Maintain a database of contacts and positively champion the
course of FUO in Lagos State including amongst private companies,
business entities, individuals and the general community to improve
their awareness of and support for FUO
- Conduct monitoring of the activities of other Universities in
Nigeria and provide relevant feedback to Leadership of both NASFAT and
FUO
- Proactively identify risks to FUO amongst key stakeholders.
escalate the risks to appropriate authorities and be part of actions to
mitigate such risks
- Play an active part in identifying and resolving issues amongst
key stakeholders In NASFAT that may affect the image, reputation and
operations of FUO
- Shall work in the Registry of the Fountain University and can be
deployed to other assignments as may be determined by the Registrar.
- Monitor the implementation of decisions taken by both FUO and
NASFAT as related to FUO to improve the effectiveness of the
relationships between both parties
- Undertake the planning, arrangement and delivery of
presentations to market and promote the programs of FUO to Secondary
Schools, NASFAT Leadership, NASFAT Branches, notable youth organisations
in Nigeria and other stakeholders
Remuneration
- Attractive and negotiable.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application and CV's to:
[email protected]
Or
Written application to:
NASFAT Headquarters
6 Adebo Close,
Via Town Planning Way,
Ilupeju,
P.O, Box 16700
Ikeja,
Lagos State.
Application Deadline: 5th April, 2017.