IFES NIGERIA JOBS:Operations Manager(Abuja)

March 2, 2010 | Posted by admin | 203 views

Project Description:
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a
nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.

IFES NIGERIA:
Since 1998, IFES has implemented a capacity-building program in support of the professionalization of Nigeria’s electoral process. IFES is designing a program to further the consolidation of democracy in Nigeria through initiatives in the areas of election technical support, voter registration, and civic education.

Job Responsibilities:
The Operations Manager will support the Country Director in project administration and in-country financial management and operations. This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with IFES and donor regulations.

Responsibilities will include assisting the Country Director with:
• Providing oversight of project financial management and reporting;
• Managing procurement actions to ensure they meet USAID (or other donor) and IFES regulations;
• Assisting Country Director to ensure timely execution of project activities within the allocated budget- oversee specific project activities as directed/delegated by the Country Director;
• Serve as IFES representative when Country Director is not available;
• Personnel management;
• Ensuring that donor-specified reporting requirements are met in coordination with the DC-based program staff; and
• Track and coordinate staff movement and assist with security coordination.

The Operations Manager will also be expected to conduct other duties as assigned in the field and from Washington HQ.

Qualifications:
The position will involve collaboration with the Country Director on all aspects of the administration of the office including day to day management of staff, financial oversight and budget management, and personnel management.

Additional qualifications include:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international program management;
• Prior experience working in Africa required;
• Bachelor’s required;
• Proven leadership, staff management, project administration, and financial management skills are required;
• Experience with financial tracking programs, spreadsheets and forecasting tools;
• Experience working under and managing USAID grants and contracts;
• Capacity to work well with minimal supervision;
• Competency at Excel, Quicken, and Microsoft Project;
• Strong professional and collaborative management skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to manage and develop local relationships;
• Strong oral and written communication skills; and
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Africa.

Full Job Description:

Operations Manager, Nigeria
Location:   Nigeria, Abuja
Division:   Program Management
Status:   International Full Time

Preferred Attributes:
Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
• Team player
• Diplomatic
• Leader and Mentor
• Creative and Flexible
• Problem Solver
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