Job Title: Deputy Country Director
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employer: Save the Children UK (SCUK)
Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Responsibilities:
As a member of the Nigeria Senior Management team, the Deputy Country Director will have shared accountability for Save the Children's international development and emergency programming in a program of approximately $30 million each year through an organization of more than 150 staff. You will lead the transformation of Save the Children's programming in Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children's strategy within the country through:
• Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children
• Serving Members and their donors
• Guaranteeing a structured growth of the operational platform and managing new opportunities
Requirements:
In order to be successful within this role, you will ideally have:
• Minimum of a first degree in social sciences and an MBA or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a senior leadership role working in an international development context or at a similar level.
• Proven experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
• Proven experience in program development and good knowledge of donors (including multilateral, institutional & corporate) and context in Nigeria.
• Proven experience managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond.
• Proven experience leading change in an organization which has led to considerable results for the organization and its stakeholders.
• Track record of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organization.
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
• Strong skills and expertise in planning, financial and budget management as well as people management.
• Good understanding of operational, financial and support services management processes.
• Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development.
How to Apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV.
Deadline: 13th August, 2013
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