Managing Director

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

The Mike Adenuga Foundation (MAF) is a private non profit pan African organization with a vision to contribute to a better and more equitable future for Nigerians and other Africans. This we intend to achieve by creating or supporting initiatives that deliver infrastcure, resources, knowledge and skills for impactful socioeconomic development through improvements in education, health and enterprise collaborating  with  nonprofits including non governmental organizations and other public and private institutions working in the specific areas of interests of the foundations.

 

The managing director is in charge of overseeing the operations of the foundations and its professional staff.

S/he reports to the Board of trustees and in primarily responsible for carrying out the organization’s strategic plans and policies on behalf of the board of trustee

Work with the board of craft strategic vision then aligns organizational resources to implement all approved programs.

Set an effective agenda and ensures performances goals are met.

Responsible for administrative procedures and processes to maintain fiscal accountability and control equitable and fair personnel practices and efficiency of operations.

Oversees and coordinates donor management activities.

Develops other revenue sources including business arrangements and funding proposals.

Develops and maintains effective working relationship with members of the board of trustees, committees and advisory board.

Serves as a mentor, guide and coach to staff

Prepares and manages the annual budget.

Ensures compliance with all appropriate regulations. Etc

 

The qualified candidates for these key executive positions will be a skilled, visionary, and inclusive leader.

At least 15-20 years of related work experience are strongly desired, six (6) of which must have been spent leading a similar organization or in a very senior position.

The successful candidate will have a passion for the philanthropic purpose of the mike adenuga foundation.

S/he will have experience in the public domain, ideally having served as a key spokesperson of a similar organization.

The candidate will be a person of integrity and stature with proven leadership experience, exemplary administrative management skills, and a strong commitment to the mission, vision, our core program interest are in the field of education, health, entrepreneurship, rural development and special opportunity grants.

 

About this role

Summary

Oversee foundation operations, develop strategy, manage staff, ensure compliance, and foster partnerships.

Job title

Managing Director

Experience level

15-20 years, 6+ years in senior leadership

Industry

non profit

Location requirements

Lagos, Nigeria; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

leadershipstrategic planningfundraisingbudget managementcompliance

Preferred skills

public relationsdonor managementmentoringstakeholder engagement

Specializations

non profitleadershipfundraisingstrategic planningpublic relations
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City