Director of Administration at Paradigm Initiative

Paradigm Initiative is a social enterprise that builds an ICT-enabled support system and advocates digital rights in order to improve livelihoods for under-served youth. Our programs include digital inclusion programs - such as the Life Skills. ICT. Financial Readiness. Entrepreneurship (LIFE) training program and Techtiary program - and a digital rights program, Magoyi. Across our offices in Nigeria (Aba, Abuja, Ajegunle, Kano, Yaba), Malawi, Cameroon, and beyond, as part of a pan-African expansion plan, we work to connect under-served youth with improved livelihoods through our digital inclusion and digital rights programs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Director of Administration
Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria, with frequent local and international travel

Job Summary

• The Director of Administration oversees the overall daily office operations of Paradigm Initiative including office management, communication, human resources, finance and assets and management of Paradigm Initiative’s administrative staff.
• The Director of Administration works to improve processes and policies, manages administrative staff, leads long-term organizational planning especially with its expansion into Africa.

Responsibilities

• Management: Oversees the daily operations across offices by providing oversight for the Communications, Finance/Asset and Human Resources teams
• Administration: Planning and coordinating administrative procedures and systems for the organization especially with ongoing expansion into Africa
• Strategy: Develop and oversee implementation of the next phase of Paradigm Initiative’s strategic plan with the Executive Director
• Fundraising: Co-lead fundraising and endowment planning with the Executive Director

Requirements, Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in Management, Business Administration or a related field
• Experience with research, corporate communications, business planning and operations management
• Human resource management experience, with emphasis on managing change
• Non-profit or social business experience, of up to 10 years, with at least 3 in a leadership position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team building skills
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles/procedures
• Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Excellent written and verbal communication, in English and French, and presentation skills
• Ability to own processes, take initiative, and lead manage corporate change

Remuneration
Commensurate with experience and