Change Manager/Coordinator at Nigerian Red Cross Society

DUTY STATION

NRCS Headquarters, Abuja, Nigeria

LINE MANAGER

Secretary General

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months (September 1, 2019 – August 31, 2020), with possibility of extension

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is located in Abuja, Nigeria, with frequent travels to Branches throughout the country.
• The Change Manager will be responsible for the following specific tasks:
• Drive the change management approach developed by NRCS and her International Partners
• Propose a detailed change management plan and budget for the period
• Drive implementation of the approved plan as per approved timeframe and budget
• Serve as Focal Point in the coordination mechanisms to ensure continued technical input
• and support from Red Cross Movement partners

Report to NRCS leadership through the Secretary General on progress against plan

DUTIES APPLICABLE TO ALL STAFF

• Actively work towards the achievement of the NRCS goals.
• Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross and Red Crescent principles and policies.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Secretary General

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Postgraduate University degree (Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or related field)
• Demonstrable experience working as Manager, either in the private sector or a large NGO/INGO or Administrative function
• Experience in planning and implementation of change management processes, Staff Appraisals and career development plan
• Five years’ experience working on strategy development and implementation.
• Experience building and maintaining strong cooperative and professional relationships
• Experience working with managers of different support units: HR, Finance, Logistics, etc.
• Experience in the Red Cross Movement will serve as an advantage for this position
• General knowledge of business functions: HR, Finance, Logistics, etc.
• Strong demonstrable skills in leadership and management
• Self-supporting in computers operations and documentation
• Strong demonstrable skills and expertise in developing capacity building and/or training programs and in implementation
• Good skills in training, facilitation and presentations
• Excellent communications skill
• Skills in mentoring and developing of staff
• Fluency in spoken and written English