Starting an NGO: What Skills and Qualities Should I Look for in New Hires?

Dear All, As a new NGO that will be starting by January '12, I will be hiring people for different positions. I have been able to put together their job descriptions (duties & responsibilities) so that as they are resuming, they will understand what is expected of them. However, I do not have their required education, experience, key competencies, and personal attributes which I am supposed to add to their job descriptions.

The Positions Are as Follows:

- Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
- Human Resource & Administrative Officer
- Programme Officer
- Finance Officer
- Project Executive & Service Unit and Grant Officer
- Legal Department
- Internal Auditor
- Finance Assistant
- Cashier Officer
- Receptionist
- Office Assistant
- Driver
- Security Officer
- Protocol & Logistics Expert
- Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
- Administrative Assistant
- Communication Assistant
- Programme Assistant

I would appreciate assistance with my request. Thank you.

Regards,
Evelyn.

Sector and Staffing Plans for Your NGO

In which sector is your NGO going to operate? Are you going to appoint locals or expats? If expats, from any specific country? Where will the revenue come from?

Dear Pon1965,

Areas of Operation

It will be operating on:
- HIV/AIDS
- Counselling
- Education
- Training
- Sustainable Livelihood/Alternative Development

Additional Focus Areas

Other: 'Human Rights, Governance, Youth Development'

Appointments will be made only to locals in Nigeria, while revenue will be based on grants and sponsors.

Regards.