Commercial Law Development Services – CLDS is a frontline legal and professional development organisation that provides legal and relevant business related training. Building on extensive experience and research in legal issues, it offers legal risk management training to legal managers, in house counsels, general legal practitioners in the private and public sector. CLDS is currently seeking to engage a dynamic, passionate, result oriented and self-motivated individual to drive and manage the activities of the organisation. This individual will be responsible for managing the Organisation’s operations. S/he will primarily be responsible for developing and implementing the organisation’s strategy for growth and expansion. Job Description:
- Report to and work closely with the board of directors
- Develop and define the organisation’s operational strategy
- Develop and define the organisation’s marketing strategy
- Establish a formal structure for the organisation and supervise to ensure it is workable
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation
- Manage the entity’s budget, drive sales and manage costs; ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the use of the company’s resources;
- Provide financial oversight of business operations with a focus on delivering on financial goals and key business metrics;
- Manage the smooth functioning of the office support systems including negotiations with printers, suppliers, vendors and other service providers in the most cost effective manner;
- Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial, human resources and administrative policies and procedures;
- Create and manage the entity’s brand, actively promoting the products and services and impact of the entity through different media
- Provide leadership and management oversight for the organisation’s employees
- Plan and ensure execution of all pending and on-going projects
- Prepare regular reports on the performance of the entity for the Board as required
- Ensure that company complies with all tax and legal obligations.
- Overseeing any other tasks that may emerge as a result of the growth of the organisation.
- A Bachelor’s degree in any field
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or Developmental Studies will be an added advantage
- Experience in programme planning, training development and management, and delivery and evaluation
- A minimum of 5 years managerial experience in management consulting and training, international business, or social development
- Evidence of strong networks in the Nigerian private, public and nonprofit sector
- Proven entrepreneurial ability and capacity to work with significant autonomy
- A high level of integrity and preparedness to keep stakeholders informed.
- Strong indication of passion for Nigeria’s development
- Problem solving and strategic thinking
- Strong networking skills
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Strong analytical skills
- A team and bridge builder
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