Deadline: 08 December, 2020

Location: Adamawa, Nigeria

Plan International is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Field Manager.

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all operational functions in the Adamawa office to ensure overall management of Adamawa-based operational support team
• Ensure operational support for programme teams and coordinate with sector officers for effective implementation of all project activities
• Ensure health, safety and security protocols are followed at all times, and take corrective, timely actions as required and in consultation with the DERM and other CLT members
• Review security plans on a regular basis and ensure they are up-to-date at all times
• Support budget holders in review of budget and actual reports with operations staff and ensure appropriate action is taken in a timely fashion
• Support and coordinate with Adamawa-based operations team and the CO in all aspects of supply chain support, including procurement, stock management, asset management, vehicle and equipment renewal, maintenance and repair (including communications and computer equipment)
• Oversee, under the auspices of the finance manager, the financial management of field office operations, and finance/logistics staff, including cash management and transactions, operational budget
• Ensure complete and correct use of all finance forms and timely communication of financial issues to the financial controller
• Ensure compliance with Plan International Nigeria and donor finance and logistics policies, including all aspects of procurement and asset management
• Guarantee adequate communication and coordination between field locations, technical coordination staff and country office on daily activities as well as programme and operational issues
• Develop an Adamawa-focused operations plan to support the programme activities
• Ensure regular programme coordination and review meetings hold
• Follow up on project close-out plan

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree is a plus)
• Five years, minimum, of experience in managing operations and/or projects in developing countries, preferably in emergency contexts
• Demonstrated ability to manage field staff and remote field offices
• Experience in logistics, HR/admin, and security management in emergencies
• Experience in managing operations (including security) in a conflict-impacted setting
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills
• Excellent staff capacity-building and training skills
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong computer skills
• Flexibility, ability to work independently and meet deadlines

To apply and for more information, click here.

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