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 religous orientation Save the Children a 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: Deputy Country Director Program Operations
Location: Abuja
Job Description
The Deputy Country Director of Program Operations will lead the transformation of Save the Children’s operations platform in Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst delivering Save the Children’s strategy and ensuring essential standards are met within the country through delivering quality programmes including advocacy for children, servicing members and their donors, ensuring area and sub-offices have the capacity and resources to deliver on dual mandate, oversight and monitoring of humanitarian and emergency situation in Nigeria and co-ordinate assessments, categorization and response.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have a minimum of 7 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience running both emergency and development programs.
- S/he should have a Master’s degree in development or other social sciences
- The incumbent should have a good understanding of at least 3 of the sectorial programs in Humanitarian and food security and livelihoods with a working knowledge within a complex and matrix organization structure; substantial experience in Logistics, including procurement, supply chain, fleet management & inventory.
- S/he should have substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control, securing and managing grants from major institutional donors; s/he should have solid project management skills related to organizational development projects and international, cross functional teams with a proven history of delivering results; an in-depth understanding of national and international development issues in particular relation to children.
- S/he must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with fluency in written and spoken English.
Application Closing Date
28th February, 2014
Method of Application
Interested candidates should send your C.V. and covering letter on or before
28th February 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.