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Heartland Alliance Ltd-Gte is a service-based human rights organization with a global heritage that is established under the laws of Nigeria with a mission to engage as a lead and global player with a variety of stakeholders to create access to opportunities and resources for comprehensive healthcare and social and economic justice for all. Heartland Alli...
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Position Summary: Heartland Alliance International is currently seeking a Director of Operations for the Nigeria office to support the “Integrated Most at-risk populations HIV/AIDS Prevention Program” (IMHIPP). IMHIPP includes HIV/AIDS prevention and health services in seven states with over 100 staff and a project budget of over $29 million. IMHIPP mitigates the impact of HIV/AIDS on key affected populations (KAP) and their partners. The project focuses on providing targeted, high-quality HIV prevention, sexual transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis and management, HIV testing services (HTS), referrals for HIV treatment, and other related activities. The Operations Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Nigeria office administration, including subaward management, human resources, contracts, policies and procedures, logistics, security, budgeting, IT, and leading operational scale-up at program sites.
The ideal candidate is a driven and passionate professional looking to work alongside an inspiring, dynamic team of leading human rights workers. The candidate will have exceptional management and detail-oriented skills and embrace a collaborative, team approach to the work they do. This person has experience working in a wide range of operational areas and is eager to contribute to innovative health and human rights projects that support some of the most vulnerable people in Nigeria.
Reporting to the Country Director, the Operations Director is a member of the Senior Management Team. The Operations Director’s primary responsibility is ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organization's operational functions.
Working with the management team, the position also contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices. This position will also interact closely with HAI Headquarter staff in Chicago, including its international team, the Africa Regional Director, the operations team, and Finance and Accounting Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Risk Management
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Personal Competencies: Collaborative spirit and ability to work independently as well as in a team; commitment to knowledge sharing and teamwork; positive attitude and ability to see through challenges to find solutions; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate, including complex concepts into layperson language; ability to delegate responsibilities effectively and coach and mentor junior staff; high comfort level working in a diverse environment with a demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards; ability to design and set up systems and structures for smooth implementation of complex and sensitive programs in high risk environments.
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