Change Manager at Save the Children Nigeria

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Change Manager

Job ID: #1099711
Location: Abuja
Contract length: Six months (expected date of joining September 1, 2015)

The Role

• Work closely with key SMT members as a driver in the implementation of various organisational development actions linked to the Restructuring Plan that will have been developed and approved by the time the Change Manager arrives.
• To also implement, as time permits, any other action plans that have been developed and agreed upon to increase management and team efficiency and accountability.
• Assist in the preparation of communication materials, relevant to the restructure.

Qualifications and Experience
Essential:

• Solid experience and a proven track record of having managed such organisation wide structural changes in other NGOs, preferably in a developing country/fragile state
• Extensive operational or project management, planning and implementation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, to analyse complex information and offer creative, practical solutions.
• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills, the ability to influence and motivate others.
• The role will involve liaison with a wide range of people, both internally and externally, and will require the ability to deal with people at all levels with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to remain objective/neutral
• Intellectually flexible - a lateral thinker, open to new ideas and methodologies
• Proven ability to embrace and champion change
• Results oriented, with experience in developing and monitoring performance measurement/benefits realisation mechanisms
• Demonstrated ability to promptly adapt to different ways of working (flexibility), as in this new organization the context is quickly evolving
• Results oriented, with experience in developing and monitoring performance measurement/benefits realisation mechanisms
• The role will involve liaison with a wide range of people and will require a proven track record in dealing with people at all levels with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and take on challenges willingly
• Mobility - the role will require spending a considerable amount of time in field locations.
• Exceptional communication skills - both written and verbal.
• Experience and knowledge of change management principles and methodologies
• Experience in change management processes in NGOs

Desirable:

• Held progressively senior operational or management roles within a recognised INGO
• Previous work experience in Africa

Application Closing Date
11th August, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to: [email protected]