Deputy Country Director - Operations at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Country Director - Operations

Location: Borno
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities 

• As a member of the Nigeria Mission Senior Management Team (SMT) the Deputy Director of Operations will lead on the strategic direction and coordination of the humanitarian response to the crises in his area of operations in Nigeria and will be accountable for ensuring that the response is effective and efficient.
• The Deputy Country Director of Operations supports the Country Director in the implementation of ACF programs in Nigeria.
• He/she is responsible for ensuring the implementation of ACF programs by the field through the supervision of the Field/area Coordinators and Program Coordinators.
• The post holder is also responsible for actively participating in the operational management of the mission, in close collaboration with the Country Director and the SMT.

Duties
The specific duties are :

• Vision & Strategy
• Program Delivery
• External Representation and Coordination
• Team Management, Coaching & Capacity Building
• Contribute to business continuity

Required Profile

• You hold an MBA in Operations or Project Management, Social Sciences or International Development
• You have at least 5 years of experience managing humanitarian and development programs

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online