Humanitarian/Emergency Programme Manager at Christian Aid

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About the role
The key function of the role is to manage emergency programmes and ensure high quality implementation while building and maintaining sound relationships with key stakeholders in Nigeria. The post-holder, will be based in Borno State and leads a team of National and International Surge experts across the Country. The post holder is responsible for work with partner organisations to ensure the emergency response is coordinated effectively in line with country strategy and humanitarian policies. The post holder is a member of the Senior Management Team and takes leadership for the programme and team for this programme area in Nigeria.

About you

• The post holder is responsible for overall lead of humanitarian work in Nigeria and is expected to work with initiative and innovation, using analytical skills and their own judgement to recommend high level humanitarian programme and funding decisions for the organisation in consultation with a wide range of country team and humanitarian colleagues and partner organisations.
• The post holder should demonstrate high level competencies in Programme Management and team leadership.
• Ability to manage large complex teams and projects is a core competency for this role.
• The post holder is expected to work independently with limited supervision, providing leadership and influencing strategies within the region and ensuring upholding of humanitarian standards and principles by Christian Aid staff and partners.
• Key skills required are being able to effectively manage from a distance as well as be able to influence decisions of colleagues at a range of seniority levels.

Christian Aid Nigeria-Emergency Programme Manager Role Profile.pdf (122.13 KB)