Director General at a Not-For-Profit Advocacy Group and a Chamber of Commerce – Sales Force Consulting

Sales Force Consulting – Our client is a not-for-profit advocacy group and a chamber of commerce based in the South Eastern part of Nigeria.

To reposition for impact which will enable them actualize their primary objective of becoming the mouthpiece of the organized private sector, they require the services of a vibrant and cerebral candidate to man their office location in Enugu in the capacity below:

Job Title: Director General

Location: Enugu
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: The President
Interview modality: Physical

Job Summary

• The Director General is responsible for a wide variety of strategic and administrative duties.
• He will collaborate with the President to achieve their core mandate which is robust advocacy.
• He shall drive all the activities of the chamber, mapping out innovative strategies to realize revenues through organizing trade missions/events, promote business development and collaborations, and membership drive.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Initiate ideas and strategies to increase advocacy levels as well as raise revenues for the chamber to be self sustaining
• Supervise and coordinate chamber staff to execute the directives of the council
• Responsible for the maintenance, security and proper recording of the chamber’s assets
• Act as custodian of minutes, updating resolution and oversee filing minutes in an appropriate filling system.
• Attend all meetings and represent the chamber in events where necessary as directed by the President and council.
• To function as the secretary of any committee or sub-committee.

Qualifications

• B.Sc or M.Sc in Economics, Business Management, International Relations or any related field. A Doctorate Degree is a clear edge.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years relevant work experience preferably in advocacy organizations 5 years cognate experience garnered from a spirits and wines production company.

Personal Attributes & Physical Demands:

• Initiative taking
• Able to develop relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Must demonstrate proven experience in leading and managing others
• Detail-oriented with a clear commitment to quality improvement.
• Must be able to multi-task; capable of handling several issues at the same time to deliver results and meet desired deadlines.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

Other Conditions:

• Candidate must presently reside in Enugu or can easily procure accommodation in Enugu.
• He must be ready to attend a physical interview within two weeks.