The Country Director (CD) will be the key representative for FHI 360 activities in Nigeria. S/he will be responsible for direct supervision of Chiefs of Party (COPs) and Project Directors (PD), as assigned and updated yearly, and the primary point of contact for business development tasks in Nigeria. In coordination with the security team, s/he will ensure duty of care and safety for staff throughout Nigeria, including humanitarian operations in the Northeast of the country. S/he will coordinate closely with FHI 360’s allied organization (AHNi) and all other local organizations working with FHI 360 in Nigeria. The CD will manage Country Office (CO) enterprise services, including cross-departmental and/or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing projects. S/he will select, develop, and evaluate personnel necessary to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the CO. S/he will oversee the CO shared services platform. The shared services platform includes human resources, procurement, contracts management services (CMS), finance, enterprise services (facilities, travels/logistics, storage/warehousing, communication, utilities, etc.), administration, information technology (IT), security and compliance. S/he will coordinate with all projects operational in Nigeria and ensure collaboration with global projects as well as bilateral. S/he will take the lead in planning for office size and staffing changes and ensure best shared services value to clients and donors. S/he will lead the CO's drives for excellence in internal business processes, financial performance, technical performance, innovation, learning and growth. Strong candidates will have experience in leadership and management of international NGOs. Experience will include managing diverse staff, including expatriates, multiple in-country locations, and demonstrated ability to motivate and lead a large team. Good understanding of the local contexts associated with various parts of Nigeria as well as good relationships with high-level officials in the Nigerian government, the private sector, and the international donor community in Nigeria.
Eligibility: National locals only.
Accountabilities:
Provides leadership, ensures quality and oversees all company operations in Nigeria.
Manages project portfolio as detailed above
Responsible for overall vision of the Nigeria portfolio, including projects managed by other COPs/PDs.
Oversees the operational functions of the CO and all sub-offices, to ensure the offices and projects are compliant with FHI 360 and donor policies and procedures.
Ensures technical oversight and quality assurance for projects (where the CD is also designated as PD/ COP)
coordinates with the primary technical supervisor(s) within the appropriate HQ sector(s) or departments(s) to ensure adequate technical oversight and support to the project.
Coordinates a matrixed management approach to capacity building, support and oversight of shared services staff, and program/technical staff in across projects.
Provides operational support to global or regional projects, to enhance process and systems performance, and overall organizational excellence in the CO.
Identifies local opportunities and makes contributions toward improvements in landscape analysis, strategic plans, proposals, protocols, papers, reports, and project budgets to achieve project and company goals.
Collaborates with appropriate departments in HQ to identifies opportunities for improvements in staff development, including training and coaching, to achieve the overall strategic goals of FHI 360 in Nigeria.
Ensures talent development and teambuilding
Establishes, serves, and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ensures a harmonized enterprise services platform at the country level.
As chief of safety and security for FHI 360 operations in the country, ensures security and safety of all FHI 360 operations, staff, consultants, and related assets in the country.
Provides direction to the overall leadership and management team in Nigeria as regards strategic direction, managed growth and compliance with organizational policies and procedures, as well as donor regulations.