Vacancy in an International Non Governmental Organization (NGO)

Position Summary

•     The ideal candidate will serve as Country Director in Nigeria.
• Responsible for overall management of the operation, including project coordination and oversight, budgeting, staff management, and long-range planning.
• Forge connections with local, national, and regional partners and with skilled professionals in the region, with an eye toward future collaboration.
• Represent the NGO and its programs at professional and other meetings in Nigeria. Works with NGO staff on planning and implementation of programs.

Requirements and Experience

•     Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications
•     Ability to conduct and or supervise new program assessments and write cogent proposals and budgets
•     Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
•     7+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief or development programs in insecure settings
•     Graduate degree in economics, development finance, public health, public policy, or related field
•     Fluency in English required; second language skills (i.e., working knowledge of Hausa, Ibo, Yoruba or other local languages etc.) a plus
•     Strong written and oral communication skills necessary
•     Ability to analyze and prioritize needs
•     Proven organizational and supervisory skills