• Application Deadline:
• Position: Director of Operations, Nigeria Livestock


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 7 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Overview

• ACDI/VOCA is seeking a Director of Operations for an anticipated livestock program in Nigeria funded by USAID.


• The Activity will explore practical, cost effective, and multi-stakeholder adaptation solutions to improve livelihoods of poor and vulnerable communities in target states.


• The Director of Operations will be expected to provide administrative management, including ensuring that interventions comply with USAID and Nigerian laws.


• The program is anticipated to start in late December 2022, and this position will be based in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine operational systems and processes


• Maintain communications with the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party to understand the program’s operational needs and status, so as to serve as a point of contact for operations information


• Provide direction and guidance to staff on program compliance agreement as well as related ACDI/VOCA policies and USAID regulations


• Manage and track the program’s requests to ACDI/VOCA’s contracts office to ensure an efficient and productive process


• Oversee and manage Finance, HR, Accounting, Procurement, Grants and Security components of project operations


• Ensure a smooth functioning of program activities including support for field office/program set-up and close-out, ongoing operations, and staff and consultant travel


• Oversee the establishment and closing of field office operations and the training of field office operations staff to monitor field-based vendor performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or relevant field is required; Master’s Degree is desired


• 7 years of experience in a senior management position, providing oversight and management systems development


• Knowledge of and experience with USAID and/or other international donor programs’ rules and regulations is required


• Strong written communication skills required, with a demonstrated ability to write reports in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner


• Fluency in English (written and oral) is required; knowledge of regional languages is a plus.