Summary of Key Objectives
Oversee overall operations at LGA level including logistics, human resources and finance.
To plan and manage delivery of program activities at LGA level
Facilitate community mobilisation activities to support targeting and enrolment of beneficiaries and improved nutritional knowledge, attitudes and practices
Support the development, implementation and follow-up of beneficiary accountability mechanisms
Represent ACF externally in relevant local and state level forums and technical working groups.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Social Science, Management, Agriculture, Rural & Community Development or related field.
Essential Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience in positions of progressively more responsibility and scope, in one or more of the following areas: Administration, HR, Finance, Logistics, Program Management
Experience supervising others
Exceptional organization and planning skills
Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, foster teamwork, promote cohesion, bring diverse teams, staff and peer-level colleagues into alignment around work plans and organizational objectives
Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs
Champion of ACF Charter values of: Professionalism, Transparency, Neutrality, Access to Victims and Non-Discrimination.
Preferred
Previous management experience, including management of multiple teams/departments
Experience and good knowledge of North-western Nigeria culture and fluent in Hausa language
Previous ACF experience
Experience with donor-funded programs and INGO context
The listed vacancy do NOT entail any relocation compensation and priority will be given to locally-based candidates.
Application Closing Date
Wednesday, 18th November, 2015.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.