Job Title: Office Manager
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employer: Save the Children UK (SCUK)
Sector: Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world.
Roles:
• Ensure the Country Office (CO) premises are well equipped, fully functioning and fit for purpose to enable all staff to operate with maximum efficiency,
• Oversee the maintenance of Country office premises/residences furniture, fittings and all equipment in a fully functioning state,
• Pro-actively identify potential problems affecting staff and the running of the office, proposing solutions and working to put them in place,
• Ensure compliance with Save the CO Children Essential Standards, Global Policies and Guidelines,
• Develop, keep updated and ensure CO compliance with the Administration Policies and Procedures Manual,
• Ensure the effective flow of information between the CO headquarters, the State Offices, the head office and members,
• Oversee the overall maintenance of the residence/office premises, facilities assets and equipment (physical work environment) and ensure that these are secure and efficiently utilized,
• Review and annually update all contracts and leases before forwarding them to the Country Director for signature,
• Oversee the management of the process for all travel, accommodation visa for travels arrangements for CO staff, consultants and other Save the Children staff,
• Ensure that travel is on schedule and cost effective and that visits to Country Programmes occurwith a minimum of disruption and downtime.
Qualifications & Requirements:
• University degree in Business Administration or equivalent in relevant field,
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior administration role in a corporate or an NGO environment,
• Proven ability to provide high level support to management teams,
• Ability to plan and organise a substantial workload that includes complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities,
• Commitment to Save the Children's mission and values,
• Willing and able to travel around the States as needed,
• Experience in working in a diverse international team, experience working in Emergencies.
How to Apply:
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.
Deadline: 02.10.2013
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Apply to this job (http://www.jobnavy.com/job/24238/office-manager-job-at-save-the-children-nigeria/)