Deputy 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 looking for experienced development professionals to work within the Nigeria Country Programme. The role will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme:

Job Title: Deputy Director of Programme Operations

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• 30% of his/her time to provide strategic leadership and support to the Logistics department to ensure that the logistics function of our operational platform across the country is strengthened and able to support effectively and efficiently the delivery of our programmes and the growth of our portfolio while the other 70% is to lead on the strategic and operational decentralization process with the overall objective to have a robust operational platform that will position Save the Children International towards its SC Members, its donors and in-country partners as a leading Organisation capable to deliver more and be a real catalyst for change for Nigerian children through the full spectrum of child programming.

Qualifications

• S/he should have at least a master's degree in development or humanitarian field. MBA or any other relevant degree with 7 years of national and/or International experience in senior management capacities/role of which at least 4 years with an INGO;
• Robust experience of NGO project cycle management and experience of working within a complex and matrix organisation structure; Strong experience in planning;
• Experience of building and developing the operational capacity of large teams through the use of training. performance management frameworks and development plans;
• Willingness to travel to operations areas at least 50% of his/her time this is mandatory for this position

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and qualifying statements explaining why you are suitable to: [email protected] State position clearly in the subject field applications. Applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified.

Note:

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted