Devex is assisting one of the world’s leading anti-poverty organization in its search for a Director of Operations to be based in Abuja, Nigeria. He/she should be a Nigerian national.
The Organization is comprised of nearly a dozen country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. It has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health care and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high-quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, the organization promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.
Director Of Operations
Location : Abuja
Duties
He/she will support the “Integrated Most at-risk populations HIV/AIDS Prevention Program” (IMHIPP). IMHIPP includes HIV/AIDS prevention and health services in seven states with over 100 staff and a project budget of over $29 million. IMHIPP mitigates the impact of HIV/AIDS on key affected populations (KAP) and their partners. The project focuses on providing targeted, high-quality HIV prevention, sexual transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis and management, HIV testing services (HTS), referrals for HIV treatment, and other related activities. The Operations Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Nigeria office administration, including subaward management, human resources, contracts, policies and procedures, logistics, security, budgeting, IT, and leading operational scale-up at program sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support office scale-up of Nigeria activities, which will include frequent travel to program sites across Nigeria (estimated 25% or more)
Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organization’s mission.
Coordinate across and work to improve the quality of operational services (human resources, contracts, legal, logistics, budgeting, IT, etc.), through understanding current systems and working collaboratively with existing teams to improve each function to respond to increases in scale.
Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
Support the Director of Finance and Administration in budget planning and support processes to effectively coordinate with the finance team
Regular and ongoing communication with Country Director, providing counsel and vision for operational planning
Participate in the Nigeria office senior leadership team to support strategic planning and office management
Respond to staff feedback by improving the effectiveness of systems
Liaise with the Chicago operations team to ensure effective support for Nigeria program and coordination with headquarters
Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
Manage operational staff in human resources, IT, logistics, administration, and sub award management.
Education and/or Experience:
Commitment to international human rights.
Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field.
Masters’ degree will be an added advantage
At least 5 years of experience in NGO operations (annual operating budget of $3 million or more), INGO experience is preferred. Experience must also include:
Two years’ supervisory responsibilities.
Specific expertise in at least one or two areas of NGO operations (IT, HR, finance, logistics, security, etc.)
Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft products.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
He/she must be a Nigerian
Personal Competencies: Collaborative spirit and ability to work independently as well as in a team; commitment to knowledge sharing and teamwork; positive attitude and ability to see through challenges to find solutions; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate, including complex concepts into layperson language; ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and coach and mentor junior staff; high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards; ability to design and set up systems and structures for smooth implementation of complex and sensitive programs in high risk environments.
Method of Application
In order to be considered for this position, it is mandatory that you submit the following items:
A cover letter outlining how your experience and qualifications match the profile described;
An updated CV in English indicating your Nationality
Fill out the attached Personal History form (PHF) and send it along with your CV & Cover letter
Please send the following documents to: jobs-4@devex.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Organization is comprised of nearly a dozen country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. It has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health care and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high-quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, the organization promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.
Director Of Operations
Location : Abuja
Duties
He/she will support the “Integrated Most at-risk populations HIV/AIDS Prevention Program” (IMHIPP). IMHIPP includes HIV/AIDS prevention and health services in seven states with over 100 staff and a project budget of over $29 million. IMHIPP mitigates the impact of HIV/AIDS on key affected populations (KAP) and their partners. The project focuses on providing targeted, high-quality HIV prevention, sexual transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis and management, HIV testing services (HTS), referrals for HIV treatment, and other related activities. The Operations Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Nigeria office administration, including subaward management, human resources, contracts, policies and procedures, logistics, security, budgeting, IT, and leading operational scale-up at program sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support office scale-up of Nigeria activities, which will include frequent travel to program sites across Nigeria (estimated 25% or more)
Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organization’s mission.
Coordinate across and work to improve the quality of operational services (human resources, contracts, legal, logistics, budgeting, IT, etc.), through understanding current systems and working collaboratively with existing teams to improve each function to respond to increases in scale.
Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence.
Support the Director of Finance and Administration in budget planning and support processes to effectively coordinate with the finance team
Regular and ongoing communication with Country Director, providing counsel and vision for operational planning
Participate in the Nigeria office senior leadership team to support strategic planning and office management
Respond to staff feedback by improving the effectiveness of systems
Liaise with the Chicago operations team to ensure effective support for Nigeria program and coordination with headquarters
Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
Manage operational staff in human resources, IT, logistics, administration, and sub award management.
Education and/or Experience:
Commitment to international human rights.
Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field.
Masters’ degree will be an added advantage
At least 5 years of experience in NGO operations (annual operating budget of $3 million or more), INGO experience is preferred. Experience must also include:
Two years’ supervisory responsibilities.
Specific expertise in at least one or two areas of NGO operations (IT, HR, finance, logistics, security, etc.)
Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft products.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
He/she must be a Nigerian
Personal Competencies: Collaborative spirit and ability to work independently as well as in a team; commitment to knowledge sharing and teamwork; positive attitude and ability to see through challenges to find solutions; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate, including complex concepts into layperson language; ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and coach and mentor junior staff; high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards; ability to design and set up systems and structures for smooth implementation of complex and sensitive programs in high risk environments.
Method of Application
In order to be considered for this position, it is mandatory that you submit the following items:
A cover letter outlining how your experience and qualifications match the profile described;
An updated CV in English indicating your Nationality
Fill out the attached Personal History form (PHF) and send it along with your CV & Cover letter
Please send the following documents to: jobs-4@devex.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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