Job Title:

General Manager

Unit/ Department:

NA

Job Class:

Full-Time

Minimum qualification:

BA/ BSc./ MSc/ MBA

Job Level:

Top Management

Required Experience:

10 Years Minimum

Oversees:

School Operations & Programs

Reports To:

Chairman / BOT

Stakeholder Mgt. & Community Engagement

·        Promote PLLI visibility and programmes through participation and membership in local as well as global community forums, civic organizations and social intervention spaces that align with key objectives

·        Build and nurture quality relationships with key stakeholders in the education, business, government and ministry space in Nigeria for the purpose of promoting the mission and vision of PLLI.

·        Identify and manage donors, partners and other relevant organizations and affiliates to drive the achievement of PLLI’s objectives

·        Ensure PLLI is duly accredited and licensed by all relevant government agencies locally and internationally to drive operations and brand recognition globally.

Programme Development & Implementation

·        Oversee and support the successful design, development and deployment of all PLLI programmes, courses, research and educational interventions, ensuring that goals and objectives align with PLLI Strategy.

·        Strategically support administrative components of all programs, including contract negotiations/ procurements, disbursement and reporting etc.

·        Provide quality assurance monitoring and objective impact assessment of all PLLI programs.

Strategic Leadership & Organisational Development

·        Consistently develop and nurture teams as well as integrate staffing programs designed to attract the highest caliber of talent/ volunteers

Planning & Strategy

·        Develop and lead the strategy of PLLI within the broad context of the local and national landscape by using performance measurements to guide strategic and operational decision-making.

·        Oversee the development and roll out of courses for PLLI across the different schools.

·        Create and drive student recruitment strategies to ensure optimum participation in PLLI courses and initiatives

·        Ensure the delivery of annual budgets and plans to ensure PLLI is financially profitable and sustainable.

·        Take a leadership role in driving a collaborative process with the BOT, staff and other key stakeholders that would result in the development of Operational goals and annual plans for PLLI.

·        Oversee preparation of the annual budget and other necessary financial documents, whilst providing information and justifications for BOT in its annual budgetary review and approval process

·        Cultivate strong partnership with the BOT in setting policies consistent with the mission of PLLI and work together with all standing and volunteer coordinators.

Partnerships Eng. & Collaboration

·        Lead and develop relevant capabilities and agreements for PLLI in the areas of strategic partnerships and collaboration with reputable organizations, government agencies,  high net-worth/ philanthropic individuals and other educational institutions globally.

General Operations &

Coordination

·     Provide operational oversight over Programme Mgrs/ Coordinators, team leads development and execution of programs.

·     Lead PLLI’s financial sustainability by promoting a culture of sound credibility, fiscal prudence and timely reporting.

Policy, Procedure and Practice Implementation

·     Facilitate the effective implementation of programs according to established Corporate Governance codes as well as global best standards.

·     Promote a culture of sustainable development across all PLLI Programmes, and align them to PLLI mission, vision and objectives.