Vacancies: Deputy Country Director (Nigeria), Finance Manager
Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
Save the Children is now looking for experienced development professionals to work within, the Nigeria Country Programme. These roles will be critical for the delivery of results for children expected by this programme.
Position: Deputy Country Director – Nigeria
As a member of the Nigeria Senior Management team, the Deputy Country Director will have shared accountably for Save the Children’s international development and emergency programming in a program of approximately $30 million each year through an organization of more than 150 staff. You will lead the transformation of Save the Children’s programming in Nigeria to a new operating model, whilst also delivering Save the Children’s strategy within the country through:
- Delivering quality programmes, including advocacy, for children
- Serving Members and their donors
- Guaranteeing a structured growth of the operational platform and managing new opportunities
Qualifications:
In order to be successful within this role, you will ideally have:
- Minimum of a first degree in Social Sciences and an MBA or equivalent.
- Minimum of 7 years experience in a senior leadership role working in an international development context or at a similar level.
- Proven experience of building, leading and developing a team of senior staff with different backgrounds and expertise.
- Proven experience in program development and good knowledge of donors (including multilateral, institutional & corporate) and context in Nigeria.
- Proven experience managing a crisis situation requiring quick changes to priorities and rapid action to respond.
- Proven experience leading change in an organization which has led to considerable results for the organization and its stakeholders.
- Track record of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organization.
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a dear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
- Strong skills and expertise in planning, financial and budget management as well as people management.
- Good understanding of operational, financial and support services management processes
- Good understanding of key trends in international and humanitarian development.
Position: Finance Manager
No. Reqd: 2
Location: Kaduna and Lagos
The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting the management and development of SCiN’s work in Nigeria through providing effective and efficient support, advice, expertise and training to the Finance, Award and Programme teams as well as the Country Director and other team members as required.
Qualifications:
- B.Sc/HND, Accounting Degree (or equivalent certification and experience).
- Recognized accounting qualification – ICAN, ICAEW, CIMA, CPA, ACCA with at least 5 years financial management experience with INGOs.
- Experience in staff management and supervision, and demonstrable ability to use different techniques to build high performance teams, Knowledge and experience of financial computer applications, including FMS (Agresso), FBS and ether packages, spreadsheets.
- Proven strategic financial ability including substantial experience in forward financial planning
- Excellent spoken and written English. Self-evident inter-personal skills that will ensure senior managers to seek their in resolving financial issues,
- The ability to challenge poor practice constructively and to give direct actionable feedback on control failures.
- Good personal organizational skills, including time management, and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure;
- Ability to work with, support and interpret financial reports to staff with limited financial skills
How to Apply:
Kindly send your C.V. and covering letter on or before 13th August 2013 explaining why you are suitable to Nigeriavacancy@savethechidren.org. State position clearly in the subject field as applications without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also, applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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