KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation (KNCV) is the principal international non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to fighting tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and to strengthening health systems against TB, globally and locally.
KNCV is an international center of expertise for TB control that stimulates effective, efficient and sustainable tuberculosis control strategies in national and international contexts. We are an organization of passionate TB professionals; this includes doctors, researchers, training experts, nurses and epidemiologists.
We aim to stop the spread of the worldwide epidemic of the second ‘killer’ infectious disease and to prevent the further spread of drug-resistant TB.
Over the past century we have built a wealth of knowledge and expertise, initially by successfully driving back TB in the Netherlands. Since the 1970s we also share our knowledge and expertise with the rest of the world.
We operate from the central office in The Hague in the Netherlands, regional offices and additional country offices worldwide. KNCV raises funds from individual, institutional and corporate donors.

Challenge TB Nigeria
The KNCV office in Abuja is responsible for the overall implementation of the USAID funded Challenge TB program. KNCV is the lead partner and coordinates and works closely with the National TBL program (NTP) of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health, with the USAID Mission and other stakeholders. The project focus is at sub national level; strengthening the implementation and performance of the State TB programs delivered through health facilities and in communities (TB diagnosis through microscopy and GeneXpert laboratories, DOTS centers, programmatic management of drug-resistant TB and TB/HIV coinfection diagnosis and treatment); strategic expansion of quality laboratory including Xpert and DOTS centers with emphasis on private sector involvement. It furthermore focuses on strengthening community management of DR TB patients; on TB diagnosis among vulnerable groups (children and PLHIV); on making a significant investment in demand creation for TB services and community advocacy; and on provision of technical assistance to the NTP at all levels for quality implementation of the TB program.
The Country Project Director (CPD) for Challenge TB in Nigeria has overall responsibility for delivering the required project results on time and within budget. He provides leadership across all project activities and technical leadership to the project programming, monitoring and evaluation. The Deputy Director Operations reports to the CPD and is responsible for management of all operational systems that support implementation of the workplan and for project programming, reporting and accountability.

Profile
As Deputy Director Operations you are member of the Challenge TB Nigeria senior Management Team (together with CPD and Sr. Technical Adviser Program). You have overall responsibility, under the leadership of the CPD for the oversight and management of the operational systems, including:
• Human resource management and staff safety;
• Office management and security;
• IT systems and project data security;
• Project transportation and logistics;
• Financial management and accountability.

You have line management responsibility for the Finance Unit, headed by the Sr. Finance and Admin Officer, and for several of the management and support staff in the Country Office in Abuja, including the Human Resource Officer, the IT Officer and the Office Manager.
In particular you will, under the guidance of the CPD:
• Take responsibility for finalisation and updating of the Challenge TB Operations Manual and related standard operating procedures (SOP);
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, via the CPD, to the PMU and USAID, with specific responsibility for monitoring expenditures against the approved budget and pipeline analysis;
• Ensure implementation of procedures for the safety and security of staff and operational systems of the Country Office, Regional Offices, and for office/project/USAID equipment and vehicles;
• Organize and schedule quarterly review meetings and other meetings if needed with external participation as requested by the CPD;
• Take the lead in the annual workplan development process, supporting the CPD’s technical and programmatic leadership in this;
• Support the quarterly and annual reporting process, undertaking specific organisational support as directed by the CPD;
• Ensure that human resource management processes are followed and documented; for project staff recruitment and appointment, for probationary period and end of probationary period interviews, for periodical staff assessment interviews between project staff and their line managers, and for disciplinary matters;
• With support of the Sr. Finance & Admin Officer, ensure that procedures for procurement, leasing, contracting etc. are in compliance with USAID rules and regulations, and adhered to.

Who are we looking for?
Qualifications:
• Academic level of working and thinking (preferably Master Degree in Business Administration or a Public Health degree with a focus on project management or equivalent);
• At least 15 years of experience in project and operational management, with a minimum of 5 years at senior level in a USAID funded project;
• Knowledge and experience working with donors (USAID/GF/EU) is essential;
• At least 5 years working experience in Africa, preferably in Nigeria;
• Working experience in TB and/or TB/HIV project implementation is an advantage, as is working experience in the public health sector;
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.

Behavioral competencies:
• Leadership support;
• Organisational and planning skills;
• Analytical and strategic thinking;
• Helicopter view with ability to zoom in;
• Performance and results oriented;
• Problem solving;
• Culturally sensitive;
• Diplomatic;
• Ability to function well in a challenging environment.

You will make frequent duty travels within Nigeria, and sometimes abroad.
Please note that in view of the security situation in Abuja, this is a single posting, not a family posting.

What does KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation offer?
• A fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract up to a total of 4 years;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment, where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent on education and relevant working experience;
• Pension Scheme with Pension Fund ‘Zorg en Welzijn’;(depending on the contract);
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own Employment Conditions Scheme;
• Full-time employment consists of 40 hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY:
Your application with curriculum vitae, motivation letter and three professional references should be sent before 2nd November to KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation, PO Box 146, 2501 CC The Hague, the Netherlands for the attention of: Ms. Larissa Lutmers. E-mail: recruit@kncvtbc.org under subject “180301 Deputy Director Operations – Nigeria”. For more information please contact us: phone +31(0)70-416 72 22.