Senior Operations Associate at Precision Development (PxD)

• In this role, you will play a central part in establishing PxD’s presence in Nigeria, helping to build the legal, financial, and operational foundations while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, from travel logistics to event coordination.
• You’ll work closely with our HR Operations teams across India, Kenya, and Ethiopia, and collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen PxD’s operational excellence in Nigeria.
• If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy bringing ideas to life, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the establishment of a new legal entity and setup of PxD’s operations in Nigeria, working closely with the COO, HR team, and local advisers.
• Advise senior leadership on Nigerian labour laws, compliance, and regulatory best practices.
• Develop and refine policies that lay strong foundations for PxD’s work in Nigeria.
• Lead recruitment efforts in Nigeria to build a high-performing, mission-aligned team.
• Plan and deliver impactful events, meetings, workshops, and conferences in Nigeria.
• Collaborate with senior operational leaders to shape policy, planning, and strategic decisions.
• Streamline operational processes and champion efficiency and best practices.
• Foster a culture of high performance, engagement, and team morale.
• Maintain and improve HR systems and records with precision and confidentiality.
• Support communications that reinforce PxD’s vision and priorities.
• Contribute to knowledge management and learning initiatives, helping the team grow smarter together.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Excellent organizational skills: Able to manage multiple tasks and relationships simultaneously, keeping operations structured, methodical, and on track.
• Proactive problem-solving and initiative: Anticipates challenges, takes ownership, and engages the right teams to implement effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of local context: Knowledgeable about Nigerian labour laws, regulatory requirements, local business practices, and the NGO/charity sector.
• Excellent communication skills: Communicates clearly, professionally, and effectively—both verbally and in writing—with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Tech and systems savvy: Comfortable using HR, operations, and project management tools (e.g., HRIS).
• Attention to detail and efficiency: Thrives in a fast-paced environment requiring accuracy, precision, and smart prioritization.
• Stakeholder engagement skills: Able to coordinate with consultants, partners, and cross-cultural teams.
• Adaptability and resilience: Comfortable working in an evolving, high-paced environment, willing to “roll up sleeves” across operational, HR, and administrative functions.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in operations, HR, or administrative roles, preferably supporting new entity setups, organizational expansions, or international operations.
• Good knowledge of administration, operations, organizational effectiveness, and HR management in Nigeria. 
• Familiarity with Nigerian labour laws, policies, and procedures—especially in the international NGO/charity sector—is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proven ability to implement operational improvements, streamline processes, and champion best practices.