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: Operations Manager

Location: Ilesa, Osun
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Operations Manager will oversee daily administrative, logistical, programmatic, and field operations of the Ijesa Development Fund (IDF).
• The ideal candidate must be highly organized, proactive, and capable of supporting the smooth execution of projects, coordination of stakeholders, and maintenance of operational standards within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless workflow across all Ijesa Development Fund (IDF) projects and activities.
• Support program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Manage logistics, documentation, project scheduling, and fieldwork coordination.
• Ensure proper record keeping, data management, and reporting systems for projects and administrative activities.
• Assist with resource mobilization efforts, donor documentation, and partner engagement.
• Prepare operational reports and updates for the Executive Director and Board of Trustees.
• Support budgeting processes and ensure adherence to operational financial guidelines.
• Liaise with community leaders, stakeholders, volunteers, and partner organizations as required.
• Ensure compliance with NGO operational standards, policies, and statutory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Management, Development Studies, or any relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years cognate experience in operations, project support, administration, or NGO-related work.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in report writing, documentation, and basic data management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of community development activities in Ijesaland is an added advantage.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to developmental work.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.