Chief Operating Officer at Ananda Marga Universal Relief Team (AMURT)

Details:

The COO will report to the Country Director, and will have operational responsibility for AMURT Nigeria’s Administration, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission.

Responsibilities

• Review and improve AMURT’s administrative, management and program policies and procedures to upgrade its efficiency and effectiveness. Oversee the implementation of the same
• Review and upgrade operational standards and monitoring & evaluation systems for higher quality programming
• Oversee all administrative support activities under the program.
• Lead the process of meeting program deliverables, according to the strategic plan, in a high quality and timely fashion.
• Foster effective teamwork among employees from the health center level to HQ
• Ensure compliance with all donor- related, organizational, and program-specific policies.
• Supervise and mentor senior management staff.
• Provide managerial oversight to all project activities and partnerships, and ensure compliance with the organization’s regulations.

 Requirements

• Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s degree is a plus
• Knowledgeable in primary healthcare.
• Must have 2-4 years relevant working experience, ideally in health related NGO
• Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster adaptable, and innovative approaches to health and community-based  programs
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Passion for uplifting the lives of marginalized peoples, and compassion towards all beings
• Have an understanding of and appreciation for the values, culture, philosophy and policies of AMURT.
• Public relations and fundraising experience is a plus.