Operations Manager at Norwegian Church Aid ('NCA')

Webcruiter ID: 3874507652
Location: Ikom, Cross River
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: 15 August 2018.

Description

• We are looking for an Operations Manager in Southern Nigeria. In cooperation with UNHCR, NCA has delivered WASH equipment and services to Anyake camp in the Benue State of Nigeria.
• The Operations Manager will work closely with NCA’s Logistic Coordinator, Finance Manager and Program staff to ensure appropriate, timely and relevant assistance to People of Concern in four refugee camps.
• The Operations Manager will report to the Head of Mission and coordinate with the Camp Coordination and Camp Management Advisor who will have oversight of these four camps.
• The position is based in Ikom with frequent field visits to project sites.
• The position is contingent upon funding and is initially a six month contract, with the possibility of extension.

Duties and Responsibilities
Operational Management:

• Ensure implementation of NCA procedures and compliance with donor regulations
• Follow-up NCA budget breakdown in close collaboration with the Logistic Coordinator, Finance Manager and Program staff
• Lead the design of concept notes, project proposals, budgets and budget forecasts in order to forecast the needs for future projects
• Manage day-to-day activities and facilitate effective team work and provide supervision and guidance
• Ensure the national staff database is up to date, according to NCA HR guidelines

Internal and external coordination:

• Ensure that key information circulates correctly between the departments in Ikom and Adikpo offices.
• Represent Norwegian Church Aid in external meetings and/or forums
• Attend or delegate attendance to relevant inter-agency coordination meetings as required

Security Management:

• Be responsible for team and goods security on-base as delegated and supervised by the head of mission
• Monitor and analyze the security situation and ensure that the measures related to the security plan are known by all staff, respected and followed
• Give the geopolitical and security situation briefing to all of the new arrivals on the base
• Under the supervision of the head of mission, ensure that all security-related documents and procedures are updated regularly
• Set up a permanent security monitoring system

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualification or University degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years experience in a similar position
• Computer literacy and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint presentations, and Excel spreadsheets and budgeting)
• Experience working in Nigeria or Cameroon is an advantage
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Personal Qualities:

• Organized, with sense of human relations, diplomacy, communication skills
• Proactive, autonomous, rigorous, with analytical, willingness and motivation to work in an international and intercultural context

We Offer

• Exciting and meaningful work with one of Norway's largest humanitarian organisations
• Competitive terms and conditions and a comprehensive insurance policy.