Nutrition International Country Director Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Nutrition International Nigeria programme looking for “Country Director”. Applicants with a master’s degree in management may apply on or before 02 July 2021.
Nutrition International, formerly the Micronutrient Initiative (MI), is an international not for profit agency based in Canada that works to eliminate vitamin and mineral deficiencies in developing countries. Although often only required by the body in very small amounts, vitamin and minerals – also known as micronutrients – support an array of critical biological functions including growth, immune function and eye function, as well as foetal development of the brain, the nervous system, and the skeletal system. Micronutrient deficiency is a form of malnutrition and is a recognized health problem in many developing countries.
Nutrition International Country Director Jobs 2021
The Nutrition International has published a job vacancy announcement on 30 June 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Country Director to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Nutrition International |
| Position | Country Director |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | master’s degree in management |
| Experience Required | At least 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 02 July 2021 |
Nutrition International Job Vacancy 2021
What we offer: Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
About the role:
- Leading the representation of NI at external meetings and on the process of building, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders (including National State and Local Government, private sector, donors, NGOs, academia, and communities), and seek opportunities for collaboration.
- Ensuring that NI programming activities are harmonized with those of others and facilitate government leadership and ownership in line with the Paris Principles.
- Developing and proposing costed country strategic, implementation, and annual operational plans which are informed by, and responsive to, needs and opportunities in the local landscape.
- Ensuring that all planned and expected programming activities, costs, and results with timelines are recorded and maintained up to date in NI’s systems (contracts database; BOARD; SharePoint etc.).
- Overseeing the management of grant funded programming activities in Nigeria so as to achieve agreed results, program quality and disbursement targets within agreed timelines.
- Closely consulting with the Regional Finance Director to ensure that the financial resources in Nigeria country office cost centre are properly managed in line with NI’s Delegation of Authorities and within approved budgets.
Qualification:
- You will have a master’s degree in management, International development, Public Health, Nutrition, or related field. At least 10 years’ experience in management of programs in public health, nutrition, international development and or related field. Significant experience managing complex budgets and large diverse teams in progressively more senior leadership roles. At least 5 years’ experience in networking at a high level with international partners and country government is desirable. Previous experience as a Country Manager or Director or equivalent role in scope and responsibility for an international NGO is desirable. Effective leadership and management skills, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong consultative and negotiation skills, and ability to build positive working relationships with government officials, partners, multi-lateral bodies, and donor representatives.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Language: Fluent in written and spoken English
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Nutrition International Country Director Jobs 2021
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 02 July 2021
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.nutritionintl.org |
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