Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.
For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Operations Manager - Nigeria Feed the Future
Location: Lagos
Project Overview and Role
- Palladium brings more than 50 years of experience applying rigorous, evidence-led methodologies to international development. Our work covers health, education, economic growth, governance, environmental issues, informatics, workforce development, and monitoring and evaluation, offering innovative approaches that support the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation of development programs.
- Our presence extends across more than 90 countries, creating positive impact over 100 projects through the dedication of 2,000+ project and home office staff.
- Palladium seeks an Operations Manager for two anticipated USAID-funded Nigeria opportunities in Agriculture Competitiveness and Agribusiness Investment.
- The goal of these projects are to create a catalytic investment mechanism which links smallholders to the private sector, while creating business enabling environments for a thriving agribusiness economy.
Responsibilities
- Ensures contracts, payments and deliverables are met on time
- Manages office and program financial resources while exercising proper financial controls and adhering to both USAID and Palladium policies and procedures
- Oversees operational and staffing requirements for the program in collaboration with the technical team
- Maintains oversight of procurement activities as needed
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. A Bachelor?s degree with more than 10 years of experience in finance, accounting or a related field can be substituted for a Master?s
- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in administrative and financial management of large-scale, complex, international and donor-funded programs
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills, excellence in accounting, financial management, human resources, procurement, and other management support functions as needed
- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to manage large budgets and client expectations
- Strong interpersonal skills required for working with project staff, donors andbeneficiaries
- Fluency in English required
- Nigerian Nationals Strongly Encouraged to Apply
Application Closing Date
5th May, 2017.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online