Business Developer and Capacity Building Facilitator at Advocacy for Resilience and Innovative Solutions for Youths, Women, and Children Empowerment (ARISE Youths, Women, and Children)

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 the prolonged hardships caused by insurgency, natural disasters, and economic adversity into pathways for growth and renewal. ARISE is committed to providing protection and empowering distressed and displaced individuals, helping them build secure and self-sufficient futures. Collaborating closely with partners and affected communities, we endeavor to address the root causes of poverty by developing innovative programs that focus on training, skills acquisition, advocacy, and access to financial services. Our efforts are aimed at reducing dependency on limited relief assistance and mitigating poverty by promoting economic sustainability, harnessing resilience mechanisms, and leveraging local resources at the individual, family, and community levels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Developor and Capacity Building Facilitator

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

The Opportunity

• ARISE 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, and Executive Directors, 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 a clear short-term and 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 to engage in open discussions and make better decisions.
• Guide the Executive Director, and Board of Trustees in driving the organization’s strategic direction.
• Boost organizational performance.
• Build confidence within the Board of Trustees, and Executive Director 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 -day workshop program for the Board of Trustees, and Executive Director.
• Provide coaching for the Board of Trustees and Executive Director over a three-day period.
• Designed a short-term strategic plan for ARISE

Travel and Work Arrangements:

• The Services will be conducted in Maiduguri.

Required Qualifications and Experience
The applicant must have the following qualifications and experience:

• Qualification: BA / B.Sc / HND
• Experience: 4 years and above
• 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.

Application Closing Date
5th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter and portfolio of past strategic projects and proposals outlining how they intend to undertake the assignment to: [email protected] and copy: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.