Save the Children Vacancy for an Areas Operations Manager

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world.

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: Areas Operations Manager
Location: Katsina and Lagos
Job Description
The Area Operations Manager will lead the transformation of Save the Children’s operations platform in designated States within North West Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy and ensuring essential standards are met within the country.The Area Operations Manager is expected to lead on all aspects of managing large and or multiple field bases including budget development and management, agency coordination and representation, security emergency preparedness and response, logistics and management of multiple teams.

Qualifications

Candidate must possess a minimum of MSc/MA/MEng level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience with significant management experience working in Northern Nigeria;
Demonstrable experience of M&E and beneficiary accountability with excellent communication skills and a high level of written and spoken English;
S/he must have the capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances; Hausa speaker (desirable)
S/he should have previous experience of managing a team; project management, including multi sector programmes with budget management experience including institutional donors;
S/he should also have ECHO and/or DFID/USAID programme management experience; security management experience in insecure environments and field level representation with key stakeholders and co-ordination with other NGOs/UN and also possess strong influencing skills and experience in advocacy;

Method of Application
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 18th August, 2014 explaining why you are suitable to: Nigeriavacancy@savethechildren.org . 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.

Application Closing Date 18th August, 2014

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