Senior Operations Manager - Nigeria IHP at Palladium Group

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Operations Manager - Nigeria IHP

Requisition ID: req20535
Location: Abuja

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian law, client and corporate policies and regulations.
• Liaise with the home office’s Operations teams to manage and troubleshoot project managerial issues as they arise.
• Ensure Nigeria-based team is in compliance with local labor laws, Company policies and code of conduct, and client requirements.
• Implement applicable company policies and procedures to recruit Nigeria-based staff.
• Ensure timely submission of timesheets, leave, and necessary approvals. Track used and accrued leave days.
• Supervise and ensure work conditions are in conformity with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Assist with qualitative performance appraisal and professional development processes.
• Maintain records of performance development trackers and activities.
• Conduct procurements in compliance with government, client and corporate procurement policies and procedures, ensuring fair and open competition and proper documentation, and manage contracts and vendor agreements as required.
• Monitor and manage business travel for staff including review and processing of relevant travel authorizations, advance requests, expense reports, and logistical arrangements.
• Ensure travelers follow applicable travel policies. Track and reconcile advances with expense reports.
• Manage office space including processing of agreements for office space leases, utilities, and services.
• Oversee inventory management of office equipment and supplies, including updated asset register, and required insurance and maintenance. 
• All other duties deemed necessary by the Program

 Required Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree are required;
• A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience;
• A minimum of 3 years project management experience with DFID, DFAT, USAID or other donor client(s)
• Experience managing large and complex projects with a high risk profile;
• A minimum of 2 years of people management experience, including setting performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching;
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a developing country or similar environment. 
  Project Management expertise;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyze financial reports;
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills;
• Strong management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate staff;
• Ability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when required;
• Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated leadership skills including a high level of professional maturity is required. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.