Assistant General Manager (AGM)

Principal Accountabilities:

Financial:

• Supervise the timely preparation of budgets and other financial reports by the accountant.
• Carry out fundraising efforts with only the highest ethical standards.
• Research individuals, corporations, and foundations and strategize and execute fundraising campaigns.
• Write grant applications and fundraising proposals.
• Implement and manage a sustainable source of income.
• Implement and maintain checks and balances in the system.
• Ensure all statutory payments, taxes, and filings with CAC are up to date.
• Ensure proper financial controls.

Administrative:

• Assist in preparing the organization’s plan.
• Assist in the review, recommendation, development, and maintenance of existing structures in the organization.
• Conduct staff meetings.
• Oversee and monitor repairs and maintenance of all assets.
• Oversee and monitor all secretarial duties.
• Liaise with all third parties on behalf of the organization.
• Rendition of reports.

Human Resource:

• Identify human resource needs and fill vacancies within a week of the position becoming vacant.
• Conduct training and induction.
• Schedule duties for all staff and provide supervision.
• Conduct meetings.
• Carry out assessments.

Child Welfare:

• Carry out monthly assessments, reviews, recommendations, and implementation of approved standards for children.
• Liaise with management and external consultants to oversee and monitor the implementation of all matters pertaining to adoption and fostering as recommended and approved by management.
• Liaise with management and external consultants regarding engagements with MYSD, courts, schools, hospitals, and all third parties on behalf of the children and organization.

Management:

• Provide quarterly briefings to members.
• Provide bi-annual briefings to the board.
• Manage all resources of the organization to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

Coordination of Projects and Events:

• Create project management calendars annually.
• Maintain and monitor project plans, schedules, work hours, budgets, income, and expenditures.
• Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholders’ meetings.
• Assess project risks and provide solutions where possible.
• Ensure project deadlines are met.
• Document and follow up on important decisions taken at meetings.
• Prepare necessary presentation materials for meetings.
• Develop project strategies.
• Ensure project frameworks are adhered to.
• Ensure documentation is appropriately maintained for each project.
• Work with local communities for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Publicity:

• Plan and implement an effective publicity strategy for the organization.
• Manage social media, website, press releases and conferences, bulk emailing, newsletters, interviews, celebrity endorsements, etc.
• Understand, manage, and maintain the right image for the organization as approved by the board.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, business administration, education, or any related discipline.
• Advanced degree, MBA, or certifications in child welfare, non-profit management, or similar fields is an advantage.
• 5-10 years of management experience in a social welfare organization, children’s home, educational, non-profit, or medical institution required.
• Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and managing donor relationships.
• Strong leadership abilities with a focus on team building and staff development.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks affecting children’s homes in Lagos.
• Proven ability to develop and implement policies, manage resources, and ensure operational excellence.
• Experience managing budgets, staff, and operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with people of different educational, linguistic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• A creative mind with the ability to suggest improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Please note: This job description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities but indicates some of the main areas attached to the position of the Assistant General Manager.