Operations Officer at Street Child

Street Child is a UK charity working to protect vulnerable children and improve access to education in some of the poorest communities in the world.  We work in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Nepal and since November 2016, Street Child has been involved in the Humanitarian response in North East Nigeria.

Street Child works in the fields of education, child protection and livelihoods, working to deliver sustainable solutions and create maximum impact. Our work combines counselling, family mediation, business support, school building, teacher training and child protection.  We were a key player in the Ebola crisis and led the global response for children orphaned by Ebola in Sierra Leone and Liberia. We deliver all our programmes through local partners and, since 2008, together we have built/renovated over 200 schools and are now helping to educate over 40,000 young people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Officer

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

About the job

• Street Child is a dynamic nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable children and families by providing access to quality education, protection, and essential support services across underserved communities worldwide. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Operations Officer to join our passionate team.
• This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our daily operations, supporting program implementation and organizational growth.
• The ideal candidate will work closely with various departments to manage logistics, coordinate resources, oversee administrative processes, and support compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• As an Operations Officer at Street Child, you will contribute to creating an enabling environment where our programs can thrive and positively impact the lives of children in need.
• This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your contributions make a real difference. If you are eager to apply your operational expertise to a meaningful cause and help drive operational excellence within a nonprofit setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational activities ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and program needs
• Manage procurement processes including sourcing, purchasing, and vendor relations to secure quality goods and services timely and cost-effectively
• Support the logistics and supply chain management to support program implementation and field operations efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of operational transactions, inventory, and assets while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations
• Collaborate with finance teams to process invoices, budget tracking, and expense reporting related to operational activities
• Support the development and implementation of operational procedures, and systems to enhance efficiency and accountability
• Facilitate communication and coordination between various departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely resolution of operational challenges
• Coordinate the office operations, Office internet, security, utilities, managing state of the office building
• Support on the day to day routine activities of HR/Admin in Maiduguri and all field areas

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations management, preferably within a nonprofit or international organization environment
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, logistics, and supply chain management
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficient in using office software such as Microsoft Office Suite and experience with database management
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a diverse team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships internally and externally
• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements and operational best practices is highly desirable

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online