BACKGROUND
Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE Youths, Women, and Children) is a women-led, non-profit organization dedicated to transforming prolonged hardships caused by insurgency, natural disasters, and economic challenges into pathways for growth and renewal. ARISE is committed to amplifying voices, providing protection, and empowering marginalized, distressed, and displaced individuals to build resilient and self-sufficient futures.
ARISE is actively involved in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through various focus areas but not limited to, Poverty alleviation, zero hunger, health, education, clean water and sanitation, gender equality, environment and climate change, girls’ and women’s empowerment, and Social and Economic Advancement. By developing innovative programs focused on training, skills acquisition, advocacy, and access to financial services, our efforts aim to reduce dependency on limited relief assistance, harnessing resilience mechanisms, and leveraging local resources at the individual, family, and community levels.
At ARISE, our solutions are thoughtfully designed to be embraced and sustained by communities for generations. One community at a time, ARISE Youths, Women and Children is dedicated to building a future that empowers every youth, woman, and child to reach their full potential
- Job Title: Buisness Strategic Plan Developer & Capacity Building Facilitator
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Experience: 5 years and above
- Location: Maiduguri
- Job Field: Internships / Volunteering-NGO/Non-Profit
Duration: Short-term
The Opportunity
ARISE Youths, Women, and Children is seeking an experienced candidate with a strong background in leadership and practical expertise within nonprofit organizations. In this dynamic role, you will play an instrumental part in strengthening our Board of Trustees (BOT) and enhancing our organization’s capacities across various areas, including developing our strategic plan, creating a short-term roadmap for the Board of Trustees and managers, coaching, and improving social dialogue.
Your responsibilities will include guiding our Board of Trustees, Executive Directors, managers, and staff in achieving greater impact by helping them make informed decisions and manage their work with efficiency and effectiveness.
Assignment Objective
The proposed capacity building and training aims to achieve the following:
Training by an External Service Provider:
- Develop a comprehensive strategic plan with clear short-term and long-term goals, actionable steps, timelines, and performance indicators.
- Align the strategic plan with the organization’s vision, mission, and values, ensuring it addresses key operational and strategic priorities
- Provide clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, Executive Director, and Management to avoid conflicts and foster healthy relationships.
- Enhance the ability of the Board of Trustees and Management to engage in open discussions and make better decisions.
- Guide the Executive Director, managerial leadership, and Board of Trustees in driving the organization’s strategic direction.
- Boost organizational performance.
- Build confidence within the Board of Trustees, Executive Director, and Management to effectively deliver their respective mandates.
- Strengthen partnerships with other stakeholders (staff and beneficiaries) to achieve high organizational performance.
Scope of Work
- Design and deliver a 3-day workshop program for the Board of Trustees, Executive Director, and managers.
- Provide coaching for the Board of Trustees and Executive Director over a three-day period.
Travel and Work Arrangements:
- The Services will be conducted in Maiduguri.
Required Qualifications and Experience
The applicant must have the following qualifications and experience:
- A university degree or equivalent qualification in a related field
- Having master’s degree will be an advantage
- Knowledge and understanding of Employers & Business Membership Organizations (EBMOs)
- Documented experience in providing training and coaching
- Knowledge and experience in governance issues
- Excellent report-writing skills
Method of application
Interested applicants are invited to submit applications, a portfolio of past strategic projects and proposals outlining how they intend to undertake the assignment. The submission should also include a cover letter and resume. All documents should be sent to the email address: [email protected] copying [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.
Note
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
