Director of Programme Operations at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children's mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

Save the Children is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Director of Programme Operations

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

The Role

• As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Program Operations shares in the overall responsibility for the direction and coordination of the Country Office.
• The Director of Program Operations in his/her capacity is responsible for the effective delivery of all programming in country, including the management of all State and sub offices, emergency preparedness and response (including DRR), and logistics for the Country Office in Nigeria.

Qualifications and Experience

• Recommended a minimum of 6 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs
• Robust experience of NGO development and emergency program cycle management, and with experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure
• A proven record of leading a response to humanitarian crisis within an ongoing development programme.
• Substantial experience in logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory
• Proven experience of working with key international donors and raising funds including USAID/, DfID, ECHO/EU.
• Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control
• Solid project and personnel management skills related to organisational development projects and international, cross-functional teams with a proven history of delivering results
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
• An in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular in relation to children
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches

Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 11th February, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online