DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, this person will oversee operations, planning and programmes, and co-provide strategic direction for the organization. The core responsibilities include: Providing oversight, supervision and guidance for programme staff; Developing and managing the organization's relationships with diverse stakeholders, Coordinating projects, and ensuring that they achieve their objectives within scheduled timeliness Participating in strategic planning and budgeting; Participating, as requested by the Executive Director, in development (fundraising) activities; Coordinating staff performance evaluations and create regular opportunities for appropriate professional development opportunities for staff Coordinating other actions as requested by the Executive Director Lead and/or supervise critical projects and organizational initiatives Work closely with Programme and administrative staff to ensure that all operational functions run smoothly Oversee the legal representation of causes in different courts or fora The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking lawyer of at least 6 years post-call experience, with a deep Understanding of the key issues and challenges in the administration of justice, human rights as well as the delivery of legal and judicial services. He or she should be passionate about the organization's mission and vision, and committed to enhancing access to justice particularly for poor people and human rights in Nigeria. He/she will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to undertake effective fundraising and development activities without supervision. He/she must have the ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks and satisfactorily meet deadline and desired outcomes. In the absence of the Director, He/she will assume overall responsibility for the work of the organization. Compensation is within the #2,700,000-#3,000,00 p/a range Please send your CV to Apply through this link - The Organization is seeking exceptional candidate to fill existing vacancy for the positions. The position is based in the Organization's office in the FCT Abuja and will require occasional travel to, and short-residencies in Lagos