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  • Posted: Mar 2, 2021
    Deadline: Mar 10, 2021
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    Since 1979, we have helped people grappling with the toughest hardships survive - and then thrive. That’s the heart of our approach: We help communities turn crisis into opportunity. Throughout our history, Mercy Corps has demonstrated innovation, timeliness and the ability to adapt quickly to changing realities.
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    Operations Officer

    Location  Kebbi  Application Link

    Location  Benue Application Link

    Program / Department Summary

    Mercy Corps, an international humanitarian NGO and has been operating in Nigeria since 2012 and is looking for an Assistant Finance Officer to be based in Kebbi state, covering Kebbi/Niger to support the implementation of a rapid COVID response program through Mercy Corps’ USAID Feed the Future-funded Rural Resilience Activity. 

    General Position Summary

    The Operations Officer provides day-to-day support to the program operations in Kebbi/Niger, under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager based in Abuja. As part of his/her responsibilities the Operations Officer will undertake tasks under procurement, administration, logistics and security working in close collaboration with the finance and program teams based in Kebbi/Niger. S/he will promptly and effectively provide all required support to programs so to deliver the assistance to beneficiaries in a timely, compliant and transparent manner.

    Essential Job Functions

    Procurement

    • Read and has clear understanding of the Mercy Corps FP3 and all procedures;
    • Lead Mercy Corps daily Procurement Activities in Kebbi/Niger. Office to meet program and country mission objectives in a timely manner and in accordance with Mercy Corps guidelines and donor regulations;
    • Possesses a full understanding of MC procurement policies and formats. Provide training to new staff on these policies and provided refresher training as gap in staff knowledge are identified;
    • Assists staff as needed on creating clear and understandable purchase requests (PR) and other documentation;
    • Collects quotations and bids from the market for PR-s with support from Operations Manager – as per Mercy Corps standards and formats;
    • Conduct regular market survey at least every quarter with coordination and support from Operations Manager in Yola;
    • Conduct Preferred Supplier process for Accommodation, stationary and other repetitive request in coordination with Procurement Officer and administration officer;
    • Maintains PR Master Lists and shares with staff on weekly bases.
    • Interact with vendors during collection of quotations – explain Mercy Corps formats and ensure that vendors will use the provided forms;
    • Ensures fair competition and strictly adhere to Mercy Corps procurement rules regarding vendor relations as described by Mercy Corps
    • Interacts with contractors, in coordination with the Operations Manager and Program Managers;
    • Ensures that the required documentation of supplies and transactions are completed to Mercy Corps standards. Maintains and updates the procurement files
    • Raise payment request for vendor’s payments and monitor the status of each payment.

    Assets

    • Read and has a clear understanding of the Mercy Corps Asset Management Manual and all procedures;
    • Assists the Asset Controller with asset management. Identify assets during the course of procurement and notify the Asset Controller on receipts of assets;
    • Participates in regular assets inventory and checks.
    • Ensures that all the assets are maintained and in good condition. Check assets stickers regularly;
    • Maintain inventories of Mercy Corps premises (non-expandable properties) conduct regular checks (quarterly);
    • advise Operations Manager on any broken, damaged or destroyed equipment;

    Fleet

    • Read and has a clear understanding of the Mercy Corps Fleet Management Policy Guidelines;
    • Ensure that all vehicles are safe and road-worthy;
    • Ensure that all vehicles have proper on-board vehicle documentation;
    • Schedule vehicle use to meet programmatic and operational needs;
    • Ensure Vehicle Authorization is approved before leaving Mercy Corps Office;
    • Oversees the vehicles movement plans;
    • Maintains vehicles documentation, including log sheets, repairs logs and schedules Monitors
    • vehicles fuel consumption
    • Coordinate with HR in Maiduguri to ensure proper tracking of drivers HR files;
    • Oversees the generator and inverter operation, monitoring the servicing schedule

    Administration:

    • Read and has a clear understanding of the Mercy Corps Field Administration Manual and all procedures;
    • Liaises with Operations Manager on renewal of office and Guest houses rental agreements;
    • Establishes and maintain appropriate filing systems for office correspondence. Receive and dispatch mail;
    • Ensures that the office is run in a professional and responsible manner including hosting guests, cleaning, receptionist duties and general contact and liaison with outside agencies.
    • Ensures that office has sufficient office supplies.
    • Co-ordinates any other necessary administrative and office management details.
    • Makes all necessary travel and logging arrangements for visitors
    • Oversee the management of office consumable (office materials like: stationary, cleaning & hygiene,): that will include: collecting the requests on monthly bases, maintaining the stock, monitoring the use.
    • Facility management (cleaning, equipment repairs, utilities, water supply, green office considerations, facility keys management ect)
    • Administrating communication, ensuring internet, printers are working, staff has enough phone credit.
    • Collect HR related documentation and liaise with the country office on HR tasks
    • Monitor the generator and inverter operation, monitoring the service schedule;
    • Monitor generator fuel consumption
    • Responsible for oversight of vehicle rentals including tracking of leases and payment.

    Operations Management - Security

    • To act as the office Security Focal Point.
    • If needed, conduct security risk assessments of core operational features and record and report findings;
    • To ensure that compound guards remain an effective and credible deterrent;
    • To ensure through comprehensive briefings, that all staff and visitors to are fully appraised of the risks, the prevailing security situation and any security procedures.
    • To manage and maintain all security communications equipment;

    Other

    • Carries out other duties as assigned.
    • The Operations Officer will conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.

    Security

    • Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
    • Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

    Organizational Learning

    • As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

    Accountability to Beneficiaries

    • Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

     KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/logistics/operations Management discipline, business administration, public administration, commerce etc.,
    • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in operational coordination and support functions with an international non-governmental organization or in the private sector;
    • Experience in overseeing logistics operations and systems;
    • Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing complex administration and operational systems;
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience leading teams in humanitarian assistance and development field;
    • Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies;
    • Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff;
    • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and computer skills in Microsoft Office applications are required;
    • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
    • Proven records of successful training and capacity building of staff;
    • Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (particularly Mercy Corps procurement systems) is desirable;
    • Ability and willingness to travel to unstable areas of the states and operate comfortably in these areas.

    SUCCESS FACTORS:

    • Ability to maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities, excellent problem solving skills, and ability to act as intermediary between program and operations staff to ensure smooth process flow while maintaining a balance between program implementation and compliance with Mercy Corps and donor policies Fast thinker and creative problem solving. Flexibility and creativity in planning. Ability to take initiative, learn quickly and be accountable for results. Ability to understand the larger picture while remaining focused on the details. Awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work. Even temperament and a good sense of humor. Ability to get along and familiarize with nuanced roles and personalities. High security awareness.

    Accountability

    Supervisory ResponsibilityTechnical support for all operations assistants and administration staff.

    Reports Directly To: Operations Manager  

    Works Directly With: MEL, Programs, Finance and Operations

    Qualifications

    Behaviors

    Required

    Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

    Preferred

    Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

    Motivations

    Preferred

    Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

    Education

    Required

    Bachelors or better.

    Preferred

    Masters or better.

    Method of Application

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