Save the Children Program Operations Manager Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. Save the Children Nigeria programme looking for “Program Operations Manager“. Applicants with a Master’s degree in development may apply on or before 26 June 2021.
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Save the Children Program Operations Manager Jobs 2021
The Save the Children has published a job vacancy announcement on 21 June 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Program Operations Manager to be based in Abuja, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | Save the Children |
| Position | Program Operations Manager |
| Location | Abuja, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Master’s degree in development |
| Experience Required | At least 5 year |
| Application Deadline | 26 June 2021 |
Save the Children Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: The Program Operations Manager (POM) is a member of the extended senior management team, and the operations leadership group, representing applicable field issues to the DPO and sharing in the responsibility for the direction, and oversight of SCI’s operations in country. The purpose of the role is strategic oversight and management of the set-up, and strengthening of program implementation in SC Nigeria’s newer operating locations of Kogi, Oyo, and Adamawa states. The role will also provide steer and support for effective field operations management and program delivery in Katsina state. The POM will closely monitor key performance indicators for program delivery, as well as ensure that bottlenecks are addressed through the facilitation of collaborative work across functions.
Key Areas of Accountability:
- Responsible for coordination of program implementation both direct and indirect, and for delivery of high quality programming on time, on budget, in line with the objectives of the Country Strategic Plan and in accordance with donor requirements
- Coordinate adherence to robust project management methodology and standardised ways of working, including through capacity building of Field Managers and Program Managers in work-planning and program management, and holding them accountable for key deliverables
- Ensure adherence to and appropriate responsibility for donor awards as per the Scheme of Delegation: manage and support budget holders for individual projects and awards, ensuring accurate forecasting, and effective budget management and monitoring, for example through monthly project reviews at field level and at country office level
- Assist DPO in oversight of humanitarian response portfolio with enhanced direct support to prioritised complex humanitarian responses
- Ensure that key project documents are in place at project kick-off, including procurement plans and HR planning, implementation plans, phased budgets, and ensure the periodic review of the same
- Closely monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and trouble-shoot issues affecting program delivery at field level, drawing on support from DPO and relevant departments within the country office
- Work with the DPO, DDPO, Project Directors and Field Managers to ensure that large, multi-location projects led by Project Managers are managed and supported appropriately
- Support the implementation of MEAL protocols in line with best practices
- Responsible for early communication to DPO and Awards Director for any project amendments, extensions etc. and participation in the development of these requests to donors
Qualification:
- Recommended 5 – 10 years’ management experience in an NGO environment, including significant field operations experience in implementing and managing large field based operations and multi-sector programs
- Master’s degree in development, other social sciences; or bachelor’s degree with equivalent diplomas and 7-10years experience working within a complex NGO and matrix structure on program cycle management
- Strong team management and capacity-building skills and experience. Demonstrated ability to build and manage an effective team with at least three years of direct management experience, and/or expertise with remote operational/logistical/financial management.
- Familiar with effective financial and budgetary controls, management and understanding; managing grants from a diverse range of donors, and coaching others on systems and procedures
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organise a substantial workload, for self and others, that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities in both development and emergency contexts
- Solid project management skills with a proven history of delivering results
- Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
- Excellent problem solving capacities; ability to collaborate with others to find solutions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Excellent experience of computerized accounts packages, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, in the event of emergencies
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills, as well as demonstrated credibility with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels of an organization
- A high level of resilience, willingness to travel frequently to field locations
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims values and principles including rights based approaches
Desirable
- Previous experience working within both development programs as well as complex humanitarian programs in high risk environments; Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) training is an advantage
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Employee Status: Fixed Term
- Grade: 2
- Team: Operations
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply Save the Children Program Operations Manager Jobs 2021
Applicants are advised that Save the Children International does not require any payment or expense during the entire recruitment process. Any request in this direction should be immediately reported as it is contrary to the values and practices of our organization.
Due to the volume of applications received, Save the Children may not provide feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as received. Save the Children reserves the right to change the closing date, if considered necessary.
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| Official Website | www.nigeria.savethechildren.net |
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