The Nobeah Foundation Vacancy for a Volunteer Country Liaison
The Nobeah Foundation is the not-for-profit counterpart of Nobeah
Technologies Ltd.,a technology company focusing on technology with deep
potential for social impact as well as the strong growth prospects
required for sustainability.
The innovative technology developed by
Nobeah Technologies Ltd. targets transformative change, aiming to
dramatically impact areas such as literacy, and health care. But in
addition to these immediate potential impacts, Nobeah's core values are
to seek deeply insightful solutions that reach the heart of social
challenges, changing the very equations so that they solve themselves in
a sustainable way. The Nobeah Foundation was created to distribute
technologies from Nobeah Technologies Ltd. on a subsidized or free basis
where those technologies could have dramatic impact.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Volunteer Country Liaison
Job ID: #1090151
Location: Nigeria
Summary of Position
- The Nobeah Foundation is seeking a Volunteer Country Liaison to prepare for the launch of its operations in Nigeria.
- The position will report to the Executive Director in Kenya.
- The role of the Volunteer Country Liaisonis to work with Nobeah
headquarters in Kenya to contribute to the effort of identifying and
defining Nobeah programmes throughout Africa, but primarily to help
guide the effort of understanding how to customize Nobeah'sprogrammes
for Nigeria.
- It is hoped that within 6-12 months a Volunteer Country Liaison
might become familiar enough with our culture, governance structure,
staff and management structure, finances and funding sources, research,
advocacy and educational programs for them to take a paid administrative
role helping to guide the operations of the Nobeah Foundation as it
becomes established in Nigeria.
- The Volunteer Country Liaison will establish collaborative
working and personal relationships with the organization's board of
directors, staff, consultants, research and community partners, donors,
foundations businesses and volunteers and follow regular updates on the
Nobeah Foundation's programs while contributing timely and concise
progress assessments.
- Whenever required to be a spokesperson the Volunteer Country
Liaison will serve as a knowledgeable, articulate and effective
advocate, in person and in writing, for the organization.
- This role will also help identify new programmes as well as
define recruitment needs for Nigeria and identify partnership
opportunities within the country.
- This position is flexible to work anywhere between 5-40 hours a week, some of which are preferred to be M-F from 9-4:30pm.
- The position accommodates 100% remote work. Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful.
- The role will be required to spend a few hours per week
volunteering to familiarize themselves with our overall leadership and
strategic direction, and how they could be adapted for maximum
programmatic effectiveness and impact within Nigeria.
- This includes the overall direction and management of the
organization's research and educational programs, resource development,
finances, personnel, contracts, and organizational assets.
Inclusive in the responsibilities this position will be groomed for are:
Leadership & Management:
- Actively engaging and energizing the Nobeah Foundation
spokespeople, partners, volunteers, board members, event committees,
alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.
- Oversee recruiting, supervision, retention, motivation and
evaluation of staff to ensure they are well-suited for their positions
and for the challenges facing the organization; develop a performance
evaluation and review system with emphasis on well-defined goals, clear
responsibilities, options for and clarity around staff growth and
development and levels of accountability for all staff.
- Be fully informed of national and local developments that may impact the Nobeah Foundation's programs.
- Developing core programs and organizing efforts to deliver and
manage these core programs to the community served by the Nobeah
Foundation.
- In partnership with the board, staff and other stakeholders
evolve a vision and strategic roadmap for the organization';s
sustainability and growth.
- Explore opportunities for growth and new programs; focus on
strengthening and creating new partnerships/relationships that support
Nobeah and its mission.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and internet research
- Must have a computer and readily available internet access.
- Advanced degree, ideally an MBA, with a number of years of
senior management experience; track record of effectively leading and
regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based
organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having
developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization
to the next stage of growth.
- Proven problem solving skills and financial experience in the
non-profit, public or private sectors; a master in business or a master
in non-profit management would be helpful but not required.
- Excellence in organizational management with the ability to
coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve
strategic objectives, and manage a budget.
- Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
- Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience
with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and
self-directed.
- A track record of success in framing a diverse fund development
strategy including foundation and grant writing, fundraising events and
solicitation of donations from individuals and businesses.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, a history of
public advocacy including excellent public speaking skills adaptable to a
variety of constituencies, general public, scientists/researchers and
funders.
- Ability to lead an organization with creativity and vision, a dedication to excellence, humility and a sense of humor.
- Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an email to:
[email protected]
with resume attached and with the subject line: "Re: Application for
Volunteer Country Liaison - Nigeria". Please ensure your name and other
contact details are both in your resume and in the email itself.
Application Deadline 31st August, 2015.