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  • Posted: Jun 25, 2015
    Deadline: Jul 9, 2015
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    250 MILLION ADOLESCENT GIRLS LIVE IN POVERTY. THEY ARE THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE FOR CHANGE ON THE PLANET. Girls can play a crucial role in solving the most persistent development problems we face in the world today. ABOUT THE GIRL EFFECT The Girl Effect is a global movement. It's about the unique potential of adolescent girls to end poverty for them...
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    Senior Operations Coordinator

    Job Purpose:

    The Senior Operations Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Girl Hub Nigeria (GHN) Office.

    Main Responsibilities:

    Procurement and Logistics

    • Lead on the procurement of goods and services for GHN in accordance with procurement policy and best practice value for money.
    • Ensure all, particularly high value tenders, go through the appropriate process with adequate timing for a competitive process. This includes obtaining competitive quotations, completing bid analysis for supplier selection, completing business cases as well as establishing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that all the necessary paperwork is completed adequately, accurately and on a timely basis.
    • Ensure Consultant TORs are adequate and that feedback forms are completed on the conclusion of their work before final payment is made.
    • Contract Management on Salesforce in line with GH contract management guidelines.
    • Maintain the records of all procurement processes for audit trail purposes and be able to provide an update of all outstanding procurement at any one time for commitment & budget management purposes.
    • Be responsible for proactively managing the transport needs of all staff in accordance with GHN policy. This is both in terms of vehicles (hired cars) and air travel.
    • Provide logistical support to overseas visitors including help with visas, transport and accommodation bookings and travel advice.
    • Oversee and manage logistical support for GHN events and workshops with support of Programme and Administrative Assistants.

    Security

    • Update the Telephone Tree and Emergency Numbers as and when required based on new staff / visitors to the office distributing to the GHN Team.
    • Establish strong networks with DFID Risk Management Office and Spearfish Security Company.
    • Arrange risk assessments of Marker Hotels/Accommodation for visitors; ensure they meet basic security requirements.
    • Provide security briefing for visitors on arrival to Nigeria.
    • Ensuring staff comply with Girl Hub’s Safeguarding policy.
    • Plan risk assessments for new venues and expat staff residences with Spearfish as required.
    • Coordinate with the GHN Team and complete the Quarterly Risk Register and Incident Reporting liaising with Senior Ops Manager in London.
    • Provide any back stopping support for implementing security and risk mitigation procedures in addition to duty of care.
    • Co-ordinate any visits to the focal states.  Advance planning with Spearfish. Ensure all plans in place before travel.
    • Undertake monthly tests of the Satellite phone.

    HR Administration & Office Management

    • Ensure the staff absence trackers are maintained and updated on a regular basis.
    • Ensure staff medical scheme details is updated as required and renewed on a timely basis.
    • Ensure all personnel files are maintained confidentially with appropriate records filed in line with the checklist.
    • Facilitate the process of recruitment for in country positions, partnering with external suppliers and GH London team members where relevant.
    • Facilitate the onboarding and off boarding of staff and ensure detailed induction plans are prepared for all new team members, liaising with the wider team where relevant.
    • Ensure office supplies are procured and managed effectively.
    • Ensure office equipment is fully functional. Photocopiers, scanners; flip chart stands and be proactive and efficient in resolving any problems that come to light.
    • Oversee and manage GHN IT infrastructure, including management of any Service Level Agreements (SLA), and ensure best practice by all staff on data protection and IT security.
    • Maintain the new IT Problem Log ensuring problems are addressed effectively, monitoring repeats and identifying on-going problem areas for solution.
    • Upkeep and management of the video conference system.
    • Oversee car hire service and driver. Renewing contract when required.
    • Ensure the visitors and staff movement tracker is updated as and when staff travel

    Asset & Inventory Management

    • Manage and maintain the asset / inventory register ensuring all new assets are recorded in the register, provided with an asset code and are physically labeled.
    • Use the required formats for documenting the issue of assets to staff and for tracking the temporary movement of all assets in and out of the office.
    • Safeguard all of Girl Hub's physical assets ensuring high value items are secured daily and physical verification spot checks are carried out monthly with full asset verification quarterly.  Ensure assets are functional and if not take appropriate action to repair the item or record same on the damaged asset format.
    • Report any lost / stolen assets and process claims under GHN Insurance within 2 weeks of notification from staff/relevant party and mitigate loss to GHN.
    • Review and ensure adequate asset, risk and cash insurance is in place for GHN.

    Other/Administrative support

    • Manage the Operations Budget with effective forecasting and expenditure
    • Adhere to Girl Hub Global and Local policies and procedures.
    • Work with the programme leads on contracts and procurement. Negotiating with consultants/service providers to ensure good value for money.
    • Process Payment request within 2 days of receipt.
    • Work with the Girl Experts as girl Safe guarding officer to ensure 100% compliance of the girl Safe Guarding policy.
    • Ensure proper electronic (Dropbox) and paper filing and archiving.
    • Other duties as agreed with the Line Manager
    • Participate in all strategic planning, quarterly planning, budget reforecasting, training, team building and related activities of the Girl Hub Nigeria team and contribute to the overall development of the organisation.

    Line Management

    Line Management responsibilities for the Operations Assistant and Administrative Assistant.

    Key Skills and Experience

    • Degree level education in Administration, Management or other related fields.
    • Experience with all aspects of office management and administration including procurement, administrative support, Finance, event/workshop management and IT.
    • Computer literate (i.e. WORD, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer).
    • Excellent personal organisational skills, including priority management and ability to meet deadlines. Self-motivated with excellent team-working skills.
    • Good level of spoken and written English. Good communication skills.
    • Good planning and time management skills
    • Excellent team player
    • Commitment to and understanding of Girl Hub's aims, values and principles.

    Desirable

    Minimum 5 years’ experience working for an international NGO or other organisations with a global remit.

    Ability to multitask and work with limited supervision

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