• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Operations Manager - Nigeria IHP


• Job Type Full Time


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


• Experience 7 years


• Location Abuja


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial  , Project Management 
  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian law, client and corporate policies and regulations.


• Liaise with the home office’s Operations teams to manage and troubleshoot project managerial issues as they arise.


• Ensure Nigeria-based team is in compliance with local labor laws, Company policies and code of conduct, and client requirements.


• Implement applicable company policies and procedures to recruit Nigeria-based staff.


• Ensure timely submission of timesheets, leave, and necessary approvals. Track used and accrued leave days.


• Supervise and ensure work conditions are in conformity with regulatory and corporate requirements.


• Assist with qualitative performance appraisal and professional development processes.


• Maintain records of performance development trackers and activities.


• Conduct procurements in compliance with government, client and corporate procurement policies and procedures, ensuring fair and open competition and proper documentation, and manage contracts and vendor agreements as required.


• Monitor and manage business travel for staff including review and processing of relevant travel authorizations, advance requests, expense reports, and logistical arrangements.


• Ensure travelers follow applicable travel policies. Track and reconcile advances with expense reports.


• Manage office space including processing of agreements for office space leases, utilities, and services.


• Oversee inventory management of office equipment and supplies, including updated asset register, and required insurance and maintenance. 


• All other duties deemed necessary by the Program

 Required Qualifications:

• A relevant Bachelor's degree and Master's degree are required;


• A minimum of 7 years relevant work experience;


• A minimum of 3 years project management experience with DFID, DFAT, USAID or other donor client(s)


• Experience managing large and complex projects with a high risk profile;


• A minimum of 2 years of people management experience, including setting performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching;


• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in a developing country or similar environment. 
  
  Project Management expertise;


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;


• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyze financial reports;


• Sound problem solving and decision making skills;


• Strong management skills with ability to mentor, coach, lead, develop and evaluate staff;


• Ability to work with a low level of supervision and as a part of a team when required;


• Demonstrated critical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills;


• Demonstrated leadership skills including a high level of professional maturity is required.