• Application Deadline: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Operations Manager



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  , Project and Program Management 
  
  

• As a Strategic Business Partner, you will be accountable for operations functions, facilitate change, provide risk informed, solution-focused analysis, advice and services and contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children in specific operational contexts.

Major Responsibilities

• Operational Management and Service Delivery


• Team Leadership and Capacity Building


• Strategic Planning and Results-Based Management


• Budget and Financial Management


• Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Management


• Risk Management, Compliance and Audit


• Facilities, ICT and Security Management


• Senior-Level Representation and Operational Advisory

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: TOR- Operations Manager, P-3, TA (364 days).pdf



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Minimum Requirements

• Education: An Advanced University Degree (Master’s and above) in one of the following areas is required: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and related operations function is required or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Comptable) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.


• Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience, at the national and/or international level, is required, specifically in implementing organizational initiatives in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology; human resources. Experience in Common Services, Business Operations Strategy and Common Premises management within the Operations Management Team (OMT)


• Skills: Knowledge of Results Based Management is a requirement, HACT and Microsoft Office applications is required. The role requires strong strategic Operational management, Strategic Planning, Supply & Logistics Management, Financial Management, and Risk Management


• Language Requirements : Fluency in English is required.

Desirables

• Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language


• Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset.


• Experience in audit and investigations, safety and security, grant Management, Enterprise Risk Management, Business Continuity and Supply Chain Management.


• Experience in UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.


• Prior experience working with or in the private sector, and supporting private sector fundraising, is desirable


• Experience in working with corporate ERPs and IPSAS.


• Experience in supporting client-oriented work units is an asset


• Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.