Director Of Corporate Service And ProgrammesPG Consulting

Leadership and General Management:

• Provide positive and professional leadership to staff in Corporate Services, ensuring that the department delivers effective support to the activities of the Institute;
• Contribute to the management of the Institute, as a member of the Senior Management team, by participating in the generation of new ideas and fresh approaches to how International IDEA manages its business;
• Delegate appropriate responsibility for the provision of corporate services whilst retaining overall accountability for the delivery of those services;
• Provide advice and support to the departments and programs within the Institute on matters relating to any issue within the remit of Corporate Services;
• Support the implementation of the Institute’s policy about equality of opportunity;
• Performs any other duty as directed by the Secretary-General.

Finance & Procurement:

• Oversee the finance function, ensuring proper administration of the Institute’s financial affairs; advising and assisting the Secretary-General and other Directors on budget and financial planning strategies; monitoring and revising the budget in line with changing demands and projected out-turns; and preparing the annual financial statements;
• Ensure effective control and management of the Institute’s income and expenditure;
• Ensure the provision of meaningful, accurate, and timely management accounting and performance measurement information to the Secretary-General;
• Manage all tendering and procurement activity by relevant guidelines and legislation.

Human Resource Management:

• Oversee the human resources function, ensuring the provision of advice on HR matters to the Secretary-General and Senior Management team, including the development and review of relevant HR strategies, policies, and procedures;
• Provide advice and guidance to the Secretary-General and Senior Management Team on organizational development matters;
• Monitor and adapt remuneration and entitlement levels to ensure that the pay structure of the Institute is responsive to donor requirements, needs, and expectations of staff, as well as market and currency fluctuations;
• Ensure the provision of a range of services including recruitment and selection; training and development; performance management; disciplinary and grievance procedures; payroll and pensions;
• Ensure that all HR policies and procedures meet the requirements of the Institute.

Facilities & IT:

• Oversee the IT function, ensuring the ongoing development and implementation of the Institute’s IT services;
• Provide the Institute with efficient and effective reception services;
• Manage the premises used by the Institute including the relationships with landlords, managing agents, and other tenants (where appropriate);
• Procure and manage a range of facilities management services including catering, cleaning, security, and fire protection.

Legal services and Host Country issues:

• Determine for which activities, projects, or issues a legal opinion is required and to ensure the provision and supervision of such services, as required;
• Liaise with host state representatives on issues related to privileges and immunities of staff and general support to the Institute by the host state to the Institute.

Qualifications and Skills
Level and type of formal Education:

• University Degree and/or Postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related subject;
• Membership in a professional accountancy body is desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum Ten (10) years experience in financial, budgeting, and administrative management;
• At least seven (7) years experience at a senior management level in an organization with a record of success in human resources and financial management linking service delivery to strategic objectives;
• Proven track record of achieving results in a corporate or a non-profit environment, with demonstrated success in developing policies, procedures, and processes, and building systems and tools to support a growth-oriented organization;
• Experience with governmental, intergovernmental, and/or non-governmental organizations;
• Experience in implementing significant change management processes;
• Experience in project management and related financial reporting;
• Knowledge of statutory frameworks and international accounting standards;
• Experience with the negotiation of donor agreements or government contracts is highly desirable.

Functional Competencies:

• Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching, and leading teams;
• Ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan and execute ideas and to transfer knowledge and skills;
• Ability to deliver results and manage change;
• Excellent negotiation, dialogue/conflict resolution, and diplomacy skills;
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write concise, straightforward forward, and jargon-free material and the ability to present complex political/technical issues to nonexpert audiences;
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent organizational skills and efficiency;
• Excellent sense of initiative, ability to set priorities and work under pressure with accuracy and dedication;
• Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment and be Gender-sensitive.
• Ability to commute/relocate
• Lagos: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)