Deadline: 31st July, 2025
Position Start Time: Immediately
Term: 2-year contract subject to renewal
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and scope
Location: Fully Remote – Nigeria
About Us:
Surge Africa Organisation designs and implements innovative measures that improve approaches to climate adaptation through policy, media, and resilient development.
Role Overview:
The Associate Director will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing Surge Africa’s operations and programmatic systems to ensure organisational sustainability. Read more here. This role is fully remote.
SAO Associate Director Role Description.
- The Associate Director designs, implements, and oversees effective management and growth of systems, operations, and programs within the organization, overseeing finances and HR, regulatory compliance, and organisational sustainability.
- Work closely with the Director to promote the growth and healthy development of the organisation, including strategic planning, annual goal setting, and day-to-day operations.
- Lead in building and implementing SAO’s strategic roadmaps, and ensure the improvement of the quality of programs.
- Facilitate grant writing activities and oversee fundraising efforts.
- Assist in the management and oversight of budget, funds, and project reporting.
- Expand our network of partners and manage stakeholder engagement ● Manage staff officers in specific work streams ● Coordinate hiring of staff.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Masters degree in social sciences, development studies, environmental studies, public policy, management or related field.
- 8 + years relevant experience in a senior managerial role (With explicit experience in the climate sector).
- A strong sense of teamwork and the ability to manage multiple teams and execute multiple programs concurrently.
- Strong relationship management skills with experience engaging with a broad array of networks, partners, and funders
- An extremely proactive and determined attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
- Polite, clear and compelling communication skills.
- Experience in human resources policies and procedures, and/or with compensation and benefits.
- An excellent understanding of climate change and its landscape.
How to apply
Send the following documents to [email protected]
- Max 3-page CV
- Max 2-page cover letter outlining your expertise and motivation for the position
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
For more information, please visit our website at https://surgeafrica.org/
