IFRC Operations Manager Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IFRC Nigeria programme looking for “Operations Manager”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 31 August 2021.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world’s largest humanitarian organization, with 192 member National Societies. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
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IFRC Operations Manager Jobs 2021
The IFRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 24 August 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Operations Manager to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |
| Position | Operations Manager |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A Minimum of 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 31 August 2021 |
IFRC Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: Reporting to Head of Abuja Country Cluster Delegation, the operations manager provides the technical lead to ensure the optimal coordination and direct management of resources required for the effective and efficient implementation of the emergency operations.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Negotiate, plan and mobilise IFRC resources in support of the NS in the assessment, planning, and implementation of the emergency response.
- Supervise IFRC technical leads to ensure they work closely with the managers of relevant NS departments in all related programming roles and responsibilities, providing advice and recommendations that carefully consider local capacity and context.
- Along the NS, build alliances and partnerships with other emergency actors to enhance the implementation of the emergency plan of action. Support, the NS to enhance their position vis a vis the national and international coordination mechanisms.
- Support IFRC technical leads to develop programme approaches which strengthen and develop the National Society’s structures, capacity and performance; analyze and understand their current strengths and weaknesses and to ensure provision of necessary technical and material support particularly in relation to the ongoing crisis.
- Promote and assist the integration of humanitarian priorities and interventions within all relevant programming divisions in the NS.
- Ensure that the response is based on frameworks and approaches that are consistent with or have considered national and international standards and guidelines, as well as IFRC policies, procedures and tools.
Qualification:
- University degree in relevant area
- Basic Delegates Training Course or IMPACT. FACT, ERU, RDRT training
Experience:
- A of Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading and managing operations programs in a humanitarian organization in developing countries and in complex emergencies or similar contexts
- Good understanding of the humanitarian environment, strong analytical skills and capacity to translate analysis into strategy and planning
- A very good track record of managing people, networking, influencing and negotiating and building relationships effectively.
- Experience in proposal development, report writing, and developing budgets
- Experience of field based implementation is essential.
- Experience of setting up, managing and coordinating disaster response, including leading multi-national response teams, managing staff
- Experience of financial management to ensure compliance
- Experience of report writing (narrative and financial)
- Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent in particular working with National Societies
Knowledge, skills and languages:
- Self-supporting in computers
- Coordination and partner relationship building/ Excellent skills in networking with other agencies and organisations
- Demonstrated technical expertise in strategic management, project planning and budgeting, resource management, implementation ability as well as programme monitoring and evaluation
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to represent the International Federation and to coach, mentor and influence people
- Knowledge of Red Cross Red Crescent Movement financial and project management tools
- Skills in training and developing staff capacity
- Good Knowledge of the region and the Country targeted
- Ability to work well in a multicultural team
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Duration: 6
- Grade: S2
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IFRC Operations Manager Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 31 August 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.ifrc.org |
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