Vacancies: Centre Manager, Administrative Assistant
The Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is a gender justice project supported by Justice for All (J4A) Programme of the Department for International Development (DFID) to provide holistic and high quality medical and psychosocial services to survivors of sexual assault in Lagos State.
We are seeking experienced and dynamic individuals for the following positions
Job Title: Centre Manager
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide overall line management of the Centre staff and oversight of all operational, administrative and financial activities at the Centre
- Represent the Centre at all required meetings and related events
- Identify sources of funding and develop strategies for accessing funds
- Ensure administrative, financial systems are in place for effective management of the Centre
- Provide guidance and oversight to all services provided to clients and their families at the Centre. This includes helping to ensure that best practices are observed in all aspects of service delivery, which includes confidentiality, informed consent, providing relevant information, respecting clients’ choices, and so forth, and other best practices in responding to clients.
Qualifications, Experience, Skills
- University Degree, preferably in health, social work, social services, community development, or related fields.
- At least 4 years experience in managing an office or service delivery agency. This includes experience in managing the financial, logistical and administrative aspects.
- At least 2 years experience in managing a multi-disciplinary staff team, inclusive of both technical and administrative personnel.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of gender-based violence, and the principles of providing quality service delivery for GBV clients.
- Ability to plan in advance and maintain an organized working style, yet able to handle new events and situations effectively as they arise. Able to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful and sometimes chaotic situations.
- Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to delegate responsibilities, harness team efforts, and ask for help as needed.
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage with different groups and stakeholders in strengthening referral pathways and coordination, and raising awareness about gender based violence and the Centre.
- Able to manage resources effectively and efficiently.
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Specific Responsibilities
- Ensure proper documentation of all clients complete with all required forms and documents
- Collate client data into the Data Management System and assist with data collation and reports as required and requested.
- Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; verifying receipt of supplies and requisitioning in line with office procedure
- Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; verifying receipt of supplies and requisitioning in line with office procedure
Qualifications, Experience, Skills
- Degree/Higher Diploma in Social Sciences or related field.
- At least 3 years experience working in an administrative capacity preferably in a nongovernmental organization.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to engage constructively with diverse groups and individuals from different social and cultural backgrounds
- Knowledge of gender-based violence issues in the Lagos context
- Ability to plan in advance and maintain an organized working style, yet able to handle new events and situations effectively as they arise.
- Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to ask for help as needed.
- Excellent computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and other programs (Word, Excel , Power point, etc.)
How to Apply:
To apply, submit a letter of intent stating expected salary, with CV and copies of credentials attached in word document not later than 14th April, 2013 to: SARCLAGOS2013@yahoo.com.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
