Chief Executive Officer Vacancy at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

Position Title: Chief Executive Officer.

Job Station: Lagos State.

INTRODUCTION:-

Chief Executive Officer job opportunity is available at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

The Company
The Trust Fund was set up as a partnership between the Lagos State Government and the  private sector to ensure the restoration and possible expansion of the infrastructure and assets within the state. The fund will be devoted mainly to receive and disburse money for the rebuilding, reconstruction and overall restoration of the State’s assets.

Job Objectives

• The job holder will support the Chairman and the Board in the implementation of the Trust Fund’s mandate. The mandate is to organize, mobilize and harmonize support and efforts for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and expansion of critical infrastructure and other public assets.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:-

• Establish and oversee the Board Secretariat
• Lead the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and programmes that are consistent with the objectives of the Trust Fund, priorities of the Board of Trustees, and all other organisational needs as may be identified from time to time
• Lead the development of strategic and collaborative relationships between the donors, the Lagos State Government and supporting organisations
• Provide organisational leadership and vision in implementing the strategy and plans necessary to realize the Trust Fund’s objectives
• Ensure the Trust Fund’s organisational structure, operational policies and other business processes are sound and able to effectively deliver on strategic objectives as defined by the Trust Fund’s Board
• Advise the Board on matters of policy, planning and priorities and other issues that are fundamental to the objectives of the Trust Fund, including implications of proposed new initiatives and potential impact for donors, partners, and other stakeholders
• Oversee the management and implementation of all contracts according to corporate procurement policies and practices that deliver value for money and focus on the primary mandate of the Trust Fund
• Supervise remuneration of any person, firm or company for services rendered to the Trust Fund in accordance with agreed requirements
• Prepare financial budgets and resource projections, as required by the Board, for the transparent management and forecasting of resources for all stakeholders
• Build strong fiduciary controls (in collaboration with the Board of Trustees) to monitor the use of the Trust Fund resources
• Present audited accounts of the Fund to be made accessible for public scrutiny and to the Board of Trustees
• Supervise the receipt of any gift of property, whether subject to any special trust or not, for the attainment of any one or more of the objectives of the Fund
• Provide strategic guidance for resource mobilization and the implementation of the Trust Fund’s replenishment mechanism
• Oversee the development of new funding streams domestically and internationally to support and promote the objectives of the Trust Fund
• Serve as a middleman/liaison between the Board of Trustees, the Secretariat, Asset Manager, Investment Adviser, and other (internal and external) parties
• Monitor and evaluate the Trust Fund’s performance including the provision of accurate analysis and routine reporting on the impact and performance of the Trust Fund’s portfolio
• Develop and manage key relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc. to facilitate effective business operations
• Ensure the Trust Fund conducts its operations and financial activities with integrity and in accordance with applicable legislative, regulatory and policy requirements
• Conduct project review sessions and create detailed project status reports for the Board of Trustees
• Engage and maintain relationships at the highest possible level with representatives of public and private institutions in Nigeria and in the diaspora
• Ensure efficient communication of decisions of the Board to the requisite (internal and external) parties
• Manage partnerships, financial assistance, technical or any other available support, initiatives and actions
• Develop relationships with the media and act as the primary spokesperson and an ambassador of the Trust Fund
• Identify appropriate communication platforms to disseminate the activities of the Trust Fund to stakeholders
• Oversee hiring, supervision, and performance management of the Trust Fund’s employees

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:-

Qualification & Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
• MBA will be an added advantage
• Project Management Certification e.g. PRINCE II is an added advantage
• Membership of relevant professional body
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in General Management, Project Management, Fund Management, Corporate Finance, or related discipline
• Experience in a Multi-National Corporation, Not-for-Profit Organisation, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and Fund-raising agencies is an added advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic Planning and Implementation
• Budgeting and Finance Operations
• Project Management Knowledge
• Operations Management
• Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Investment Planning and Management
• Public Administration
• Leadership and People Management
• Decision Making
• Good Communication Skills (Oral and Written)
• Networking and Social skills
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills

Apply Before:-

18th January, 2021

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should:

apply online

Note: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to progress to the next stage.

WHO IS PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria?

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We’re one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.