Country Lead (Innovation / Project Management / Strategy)
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Ca Global
Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria - Country Lead (Innovation / Project Management / Strategy)
Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Number: LASCL002N
Job Description:
Our client within the NGO sector is seeking an innovative and forward-thinking individual to fill the position of Country Lead to be based in Nigeria.
Responsibilities:
Lead the country team effectively in managing country-level delivery plan targeting new opportunities and high impact for the company.
Work actively to develop a coherent programme strategy and objectives and taking the delivery responsibility in Nigeria against defined workplans, intervention mechanisms and outcomes.
Identify and lead the high integrity and effective country-level stakeholder engagement and relationships, including with UK Government teams, Nigerian public sector agencies, businesses, funders, investors and other innovation stakeholders.
Ensure efficient forward planning and budgeting of all activities to be undertaken in Nigeria and the timely identification of issues that are delaying or could delay project implementation and develop solutions to address bottlenecks.
Provide timely country-level quarterly and annual workplans and budgets to the company.
Co-develop and implement effective communication and growth plans for the company.
Travel regularly to engage with key stakeholders and partners in Nigeria, across the continent and in the UK as required.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
Degree qualified or equivalent in engineering, science, business or policy, with a strong ability in written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages.
Ideally a Project Management qualification, with direct experience in the delivery major national or international programmes.
Experience leading international donor funded programmes desired.
In-depth understanding of the Nigerian and international innovation landscape, ideally cross sectorial, with direct experience in innovation commercialisation, policy implementation, business growth and/or international development.
Highly numerate and analytical, with the ability to think strategically.
High level of IT literacy and organisational skills.
Benefits and Contractual information:
This role will be offered on a fixed term contract ending 31 March 2025, with an initial six-month probationary period and annual contract renewals.
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Lisa Stroud | Senior Associate
CA Global Africa Recruitment
Tel: +27216599200
If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.