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  • Posted: Jun 24, 2015
    Deadline: Jul 7, 2015
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    State Operations Manager

    The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management of the field office. Key activities include the management of all support aspects, such as finance, administration, logistics and security; the management of support staff based in the field office, the management of security policy and representation of Save the Children.

    Essential Qualifications

    • 3 years substantial experience of managing field based operations for a humanitarian/ relief agency in rural volatile locations.
    • Ability to provide leadership and support to international and national staff working at a distance in remote locations.
    • Experience in the management of finance, logistics and administration: Broad based knowledge of field logistics including, radio communications, vehicle management, and stock control.
    • Very good understanding of budget and finance management.
    • Ability to demonstrate substantial experience in security management.
    • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including a good track record of report-writing and consistent communications with line manager and with people whom s/he manages
    • Strong analytical and conceptual skills to think and plan strategically.
    • Excellent spoken and written English
    • French language proficiency including report writing.
    • Ability to network and advocate for children’s rights to local government authorities and others (UN, other INGOs).
    • A working knowledge of the issues facing displaced people and host communities in regard to community integration and resettlement.
    • An appreciation of a consultative, team approach to decision making and the ability to lead a team.
    • Ability to work with limited supervision and use own initiative.
    • Experience of working in challenging, insecure areas and willingness to work and live in a rural environment.
    • Computer literate and knowledge of Word, Excel.

    Desirable

    • Experience in institutional strengthening of government and/or local NGOs.
    • Degree in development studies or sociology or any other development related studies.
    • Knowledge and experience of Child Rights Programming approaches.
    • An understanding of child protection issues and of the impact of violence and displacement upon children and communities. Knowledge of Hausa (spoken)

    Method of Application

    Kindly send your C.V and qualifying statements to: Nigeria.OperationsVacancy@savethechildren.org on or before July 7th, 2015 explaining why you are suitable for the position you are applying for. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

    Please note that applications will be treated as they are received and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Anyone who does not meet the above stated criteria need not apply.

    Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.

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