Company: Devex
Location: Nigeria
Required Experience: 5 years
Job Type: Full time
Job Description
Devex is assisting an international non-profit information
and communication technology services organization focused on health systems
and solutions in its search for a Country Director to be based in Nigeria.
The Country Director represents the organization in Nigeria
and is responsible for overall management of the operation, including project
coordination and oversight, budgeting, staff management, long-range and
short-range planning. S/he builds and develops relationships with local,
national, and regional partners/clients and with skilled professionals in the
region, with an eye toward future collaboration. Represents the organization
and its programs at professional and other meetings in Nigeria. Works with the
organization’s management and staff on planning and implementation of programs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To
perform this job successfully, the Country Director must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Planning Responsibilities:
- Supports
the organization’s mission and philosophy and reviews management’s
performance in meeting organization goals in Nigeria.
- Annually
assesses the environment in Nigeria and, working with the Executive
Directors and CFO, develops the organization’s strategy in relation to the
environment.
- Assists
with the development of the organization’s plans for funding the
organization’s Nigeria strategy on an annual basis.
- Reviews
and develops the organization’s five year financial goals for Nigeria
- Develops
short-range goals for the organization.
- Participates
in program development and the writing of project proposals to establish
new programs and/or extend existing programs in Nigeria
- Annually
reviews and develops the country’s budget for Executive Director and CFO
approval.
- Manages
financial and fiscal administration for Nigeria, assuring compliance with
proper accounting procedures required by law and funding sources. Reports
regularly to Executive Directors and CFO about progress towards
organizational objectives, financial status of organization and other
issues of concern to the organization.
- Approves
major policies.
Organizational Responsibilities:
- Elects,
monitors, appraises, advises, supports, rewards and changes management
when necessary.
- Ensures
that the status of organizational strength and manpower planning is equal
to the requirements of the long range goals in Nigeria.
- Approves
appropriate compensation and benefit policies and practices.
- Annually
approves the performance review of management and establishes compensation
based on recommendations of the Executive Directors and CFO.
- Advances
the mission of the organization through management of issues and the
associated work.
Operations Responsibilities:
- Reviews
the results achieved by management as compared with the organization’s
philosophy, annual and long range goals, short-range goals, partner/client
goals, and the performance of similar organizations.
- Provides
candid and constructive criticism, advice, and comments.
- Identifies
opportunities for impact in the community and country.
- Identifies
opportunities to collaborate with others and leverage resources
- Serves
as key contact with partners/clients in Nigeria and provides reports as
needed.
- Builds
awareness of the organization and promotes communication of issues and
accomplishments to the public.
- Establishes
operating procedures and makes decisions in all matters of administrative
and supervisory detail in connection with the operation and maintenance of
the organization in Nigeria, ensuring they support the mission and
philosophy of the organization at all times.
- Initiates
and directs the implementation of the organization’s policies and
procedures. Ensures that the organization’s policies are administered
consistently and conform to country mandates.
- Manages
the maintenance of the physical facilities owned / rented by the
organization.
- Ensures
that terms of all contractual agreements are met.
- Ensures
that employee(s) perform their duties as identified in their job
descriptions.
Risk Management:
- Identifies
and evaluates the risks to the organization’s people in Nigeria
(partners/clients, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances,
goodwill, and image and implements measures to control risks
- Ensures
the organization carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage for
Nigeria
- Ensures
that the management and staff understand the terms, conditions and
limitations of the insurance coverage.
Audit Responsibilities:
- Ensures
that the Executive Directors, CFO, and partners/clients, as agreed, are
adequately and currently informed, through reports and other methods, of
the condition of the organization and its operations.
- Verifies
that published reports properly reflect the operating results and
financial condition of the organization in Nigeria.
- Ascertains
that management has established appropriate policies to define and
identify conflicts of interest throughout the organization in Nigeria, and
is diligently administering and enforcing those policies.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures
compliance with laws and regulations
- May
frequently travel between company worksites. Some international travel may
be required
- Presents
a professional demeanor at all times. Approaches others in a tactful
manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and
consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts
responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments
- Is
consistently at work and on time
- Participates
in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment
- Attends
and participates in annual strategic planning meetings, country management
meeting, staff meetings, training classes and supervision
- Adheres
to Policies and Procedures
- Adheres
to the organization’s Code of Conduct as well as ethical standards of the
field
Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out
supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation’s policies and
applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training
employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance;
rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving
problems. Supervises assigned Management and Administrative staff.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform this job.
Education / Experience:
- Master’s degree
in Public Administration or other related field or equivalent years of
education and work experience.
- Five
or more years of progressive management experience, including project
design, in an international organization or non-profit organisation
- Experience
working within US federally funded programs
- Experience
in marketing, business development, and managing and writing proposals
- Demonstrated
executive/managerial skills, including experience managing complex
programs
- Demonstrated
ability to manage complex budgets, develop staff, and work with executive
management on both short and long term strategic planning
- An
in-depth knowledge and understanding of the political, economic and social
context in Nigeria, as well as experience working with the local
government, universities and professional organizations
- Demonstrated
capacity to effectively communicate via writing, public speaking and
interpersonal interactions
- Demonstrated
ability to effectively interact with Board of Directors, funders,
community organisations, government officials, corporate executives,
general public and staff
- Demonstrated
ability to work as a member of a team
- Excellent
organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge
of human resources management, financial management and project
management.
- Computer
Skills: Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Windows
and Microsoft Office Suite; Proficiency working within specialized
software utilized in programs
- Language
Ability:
- English
is the spoken and written language.
- Bilingual
skills in French are preferred (speaking, writing, reading).
- Ability
to read, analyse, proof and edit documents, and interpret general
business periodicals, professional journals, or government regulations.
- Ability
to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability
to effectively present information and respond to questions from
executive and senior managers, employees, the general public and
clients/partners.
Method of Application
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