Ibadan Business School (RC: 972642) was incorporated on the 17th day of August, 2011 under the Company and Allied Matters Act 1990 of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with the primary objective of promoting the growth and advancement of business education within and outside Africa. The School is also licensed by the Centre for Management Development (CMD) of Nigeria- the operational arm of the Nigerian Council for Management Development (NCMD) which is the statutory body charged with the responsibility of regulating the standards of Training and Development Institutions in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Executive Director

Location: Ilesa, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Executive Director will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Ijesa Development Fund (IDF) and will be responsible for leading the IDF’s strategic, administrative, financial, and developmental operations.
• The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, broad development expertise, and a passion for community transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all organizational programs, projects, and operations.
• Develop and implement strategic plans, annual work plans, policies, and frameworks aligned with the mission of IDF.
• Lead resource mobilization efforts, fundraising initiatives, and donor engagement for organizational sustainability.
• Oversee financial management, budgeting, internal controls, and transparent reporting in compliance with NGO standards.
• Coordinate and supervise staff, volunteers, and project teams working across Ijesaland communities.
• Foster strategic partnerships with government agencies, development partners, community institutions, and private-sector stakeholders.
• Conduct needs assessment and ensure development programs address critical community challenges.
• Prepare and present periodic reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Ensure organizational compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements governing NGOs in Nigeria

Qualifications & Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Management, Public Administration, Management, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in NGO leadership, development work, project/program management, or related fields.
• Strong background in resource mobilization, grant writing, and donor relations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, governance systems, and organizational development.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven track record of leading teams, coordinating multi-sectoral projects, and achieving measurable results.
• High integrity, accountability, emotional intelligence, and commitment to community development.
• Good understanding of the socio-cultural and developmental landscape of Ijesaland is a strong advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.