State Operations Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and development work. This is the only way we will be able to ensure that some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: State Operation Manager

Job ID: #1050001
Location: Bauchi

Job Description

• The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the field office.
• Key activities include the management of all support aspects, such as finance, administration, logistics and security; the management of support staff based in the field office, the management of security policy and representation of Save the Children.

Essential Qualifications

• 3 years substantial experience of managing field based operations for a humanitarian/ relief agency in rural volatile locations.
• Ability to provide leadership and support to international and national staff working at a distance in remote locations.
• Experience in the management of finance, logistics and administration: Broad based knowledge of field logistics including, radio communications, vehicle management, and stock control.
• Very good understanding of budget and finance management.
• Ability to demonstrate substantial experience in security management.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including a good track record of report-writing and consistent communications with line manager and with people whom s/he manages
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically.
• Excellent spoken and written English
• French language proficiency including report writing.
• Ability to network and advocate for children’s rights to local government authorities and others (UN, other INGOs).
• A working knowledge of the issues facing displaced people and host communities in regard to community integration and resettlement.
• An appreciation of a consultative, team approach to decision making and the ability to lead a team.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and use own initiative.
• Experience of working in challenging, insecure areas and willingness to work and live in a rural environment.
• Computer literate and knowledge of Word, Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience in institutional strengthening of government and/or local NGOs.
• Degree in development studies or sociology or any other development related studies.
• Knowledge and experience of Child Rights Programming approaches.
• An understanding of child protection issues and of the impact of violence and displacement upon children and communities. Knowledge of Hausa (spoken)

Application Closing Date
7th July, 2015

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their C.V and qualifying statements to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Note: Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.