We require suitable qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Position: People and Operations Manager ( based in Abuja)
VSO is the World’s Leading Independent International Development Organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in over 40 developing countries. VSO has been operating across Nigeria since 1958 and has accompanied the country through complex social change and growth, alongside local conflict and instability. As part of its current country strategy 2012-15 VSO Nigeria works with poor and marginalized young men and women in an integrated way and to shape our responses based on the needs and priorities they identify.
VSO Nigeria needs a People and Operations Manager to strengthen its operations.
As a senior member of the Country leadership team, the primary purpose of this role is to lead, develop, implement, and manage the human resource function for over 40 international volunteers and employees by providing operations management support to deliver the country strategy.
Will manage the operations and logistics function within VSO Nigeria including the development of a cost effective operations and procurement system.
Will lead a highly motivated, dynamic and cost effective people and operations team to support effective delivery of country program operations; Represents VSO internally and externally as required with particular attention given to building relationships with key stakeholders such as Nigerian Immigration Service and National Planning Commission.
The People and Operations Manager will report directly to the Country Director.
For interested candidates a full job description and skill specification is available by emailing vsonigeria@vsoint.org
How to Apply
Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter and two names of your nominated referees to: vsonigeria@vsoint.org not later than 22nd March, 2013. We respect all candidates but we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.
Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.
