Job Openings at Centre for Community Development and Research Network (CCDRN)

Objectives of this Role

• Collaborate with executive-level management in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans
• Maximize efficiency and productivity through extensive process analysis and interdepartmental collaboration
• Set strategic goals for operational efficiency and increased productivity
• Work with project managers in the development of financial and budgetary plans
• Analyze current operational processes and performance, recommending solutions for improvement where necessary

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes to provide visibility into the goals, progress, and obstacles of key initiatives
• Draw on relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors to make decisions regarding operational activity and strategic goals
• Plan, monitor, and analyze key metrics for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks
• Devise strategies for ensuring the growth of programs operational-wide, and implement process improvements to maximize output and minimize costs
• Uphold the organization's policies and standards, and ensure that compliance regulations are being followed
• Work closely with Operation Manager, Human Resources Manager, Procurement Manager and Programs Lead to lead the team with integrity and to establish and maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration or related field
• Ten or more years in a senior leadership role in a relevant field
• Superior knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including finance, development community, and employee management
• Proven ability to plan and manage operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity
• Ability to streamline or implement new structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting business demands
• Strong working knowledge of industry regulations and legal guidelines

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in developing budgets and business plans
• Proven ability to develop innovative solutions that lead to increased productivity
• Superior negotiation skills for both internal and external purposes
• Masterful organizational, communication, and leadership skills, backed up by previous professional success
• Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics using business management software (ex: SAP, ERP, CRM)
• Experience in implementing donor development activities related to food security, health, nutrition, education, protection, agriculture, and emergency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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Key Role

To strengthen the project implementations at the National and state levels. This position will provide leadership support to the program, monitoring, and evaluation units under the supervision of the Executive Director, to effectively contribute to the effective delivery of all projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Results and Technical Director will provide guidance, overall project management, and leadership, ensuring coordination of the cost-effective delivery of high-quality programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and ensure CCDRN strategies and activities are evidence-based and in line with state-of-the-art, globally-recognized best practices; as well as aligned with the organization’s vision and donor’s guidelines
• Provide technical leadership to the project team to ensure M&E requirements are met on a timely basis and guide data collection, management of the data, and display of the results.
• Work closely with senior staff, providing leadership and mentorship support across all offices.
• Coordinate quarterly in-house capacity-building retreats for the organization’s staff
• Support the development of an organizational culture that reflects CCDRN’s approach to programming; ensure quality programming, and promote at all times CCDRN’s vision.
• Promote accountability and establish a structure for program quality management. thin
• Coordinate the developments ofthe quarterly plans for ongoing technical support to all sectors across all programs.
• Provide one-on-one support to the Head of the program, MEAL Manager, and Capacity Building Advisor.
• Participate in developing the country's strategy, facilitating its implementation, and monitoring progress through bi-annual reviews.
• Help establish, maintain, and improve active and regular working relationships with host government authorities, donors, partner agencies, major institution donors, and local and international NGOs.
• Work closely with managers in the Regional Office and ensure that communication channels between the head office and the regional office are smooth, open, and effectiveand that reporting deadline are met as required.
• Develop decision-support tools and performance feedback mechanisms for project managers, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Oversee and motivate staff for sound, effective, evidence and results-based programming.
• , Provide technical leadership in the design, development, planning, implementation, and capacity building of specific technical components of programs.
• Lead in research and proposal design process and ensure that all programs progress is in accordance with grants/contractsagreements and are completed within time and on budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director that isconsistent with the overall focus of the assignment.
• Ensures the quality of implemented technical activities and systems at all levels.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Community Development, Peacebuilding, or other relevant field
• Experienced trainer with significant expertise in capacity development
• Minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in senior-level program management or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience in implementing donor development activities related to food security, health, nutrition, education, protection, agriculture, and emergency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Required Skills:

• In-depth program experience in technical, financial, and administrative oversight.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and managerial skills, a high level of independent action, and a focus on innovation and strategic direction in capacity
• Ability to influence, motivate and collaborate with others
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills; and Team builder/player
• Fluency in English and Hausa Language.