Premium Times NigeriaDirector Of Operations
Jan. 2016 - Mar. 2018Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria● Managed the entire portfolio of Premium Times Services Limited, Nigeria’s flagship online media (www.premiumtimesng.com), alongside its sister Non-Governmental Organization, the Premium Times Centre for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) as Director of Operations.
● Provided operational support for the management of grants running into about $2 million from renowned funding agencies such as the MacArthur Foundation, Gates Foundation, Ford, OSIWA, Free Press Unlimited, etc.
● Managed a team of 60 permanent staff and 7 stringers, across our offices and bureaus in Abuja, Lagos, Uyo, Washington DC, etc. Ensured the application of approved HR procedures and rules that covered both work performance and behaviors. ● Acted as the guardian of the good governance of all the processes relating to the employment experience from pre-hire to post-separation.
● Acted as an expertise center for staff and managers for all matters HR and promoted an HR department as a partner and a solution(s) provider.
● Acted as a credible, reliable, and impartial mediator in preserving a healthy and productive work environment, in conflict resolution, and in disciplinary processes.
● Created HR and other operational policies and procedural manuals.
● Provided supervision and leadership for the entire operations team.
● Promoted from HR and Admin Manager to Director of Operations. Received glowing exit commendation.
● Reappointed as the secretary of the Board of Directors after resignation.