Areas Operations Manager 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 looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.

Job Title: Areas Operations Manager

Location: Katsina and Lagos

Job Description
The Area Operations Manager will lead the transformation of Save the Children’s operations platform in designated States within North West Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy and ensuring essential standards are met within the country.The Area Operations Manager is expected to lead on all aspects of managing large and or multiple field bases including budget development and management, agency coordination and representation, security emergency preparedness and response, logistics and management of multiple teams.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a minimum of MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience with significant management experience working in Northern Nigeria;
• S/he should have previous experience of managing a team; project management, including multi sector programmes with budget management experience including institutional donors;
• S/he should also have ECHO and/or DFID/USAID programme management experience; security management experience in insecure environments and field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN and also possess strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy;
• Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability with excellent communication skills and a high level of written and spoken English;
• S/he must have the capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances; Hausa speaker (desirable)

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2014

Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 18th August, 2014 explaining why you are suitable 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.