#Vacancy: Country Director Job at International Non Governmental Organization

Started by Jobrib, Sep 14, 2014, 07:31 PM

Jobrib

Job Title: Country Director

Company: International Non Governmental Organization

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Field: Administration / Secretarial NGO/Non-Profit

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Position Summary: – The ideal candidate will serve as Country Director in Nigeria. – Responsible for overall management of the operation, including project coordination and oversight, budgeting, staff management, and long- range planning. – Forge connections with local, national, and regional partners and with skilled professionals in the region, with an eye toward future collaboration. – Represent the NGO and its programs at professional and other meetings in Nigeria. Works with NGO staff on planning and implementation of programs.

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Requirements and Experience: – Knowledge of donor practices, the program proposal process, and humanitarian or development program solicitations and applications – Ability to conduct and or supervise new program assessments and write cogent proposals and budgets – Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs – 7+ years of field experience in humanitarian relief or development programs in insecure settings – Graduate degree in economics, development finance, public health, public policy, or related field – Fluency in English required; second language skills (i.e., working knowledge of Hausa, Ibo, Yoruba or other local languages etc.) a plus – Strong written and oral communication skills necessary – Ability to analyze and prioritize needs – Proven organizational and supervisory skills.

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