Job Title: Operations Coordinator
Reference Number: MDG/HUMOPS/2020/00047
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Program / Department Summary
- The Operations department is committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the logistics, administration and procurement of goods and services for Nigeria program in Borno State.
- The overriding objective for all Mercy Corps procurement, logistics and Administration activities are the prompt and effective provision of procurement, logistical and administrative solutions as well materials and services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with Mercy Corps’ and donor policies, procedures, regulations and specifications.
General Position Summary
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- The Operations Coordinator is responsible to coordinate, supervise and ensure operations and internal control of Mercy Corps Nigeria in accordance with the latest policies and procedures. The Operations Coordinator will deputize the Operations manager and may be asked to act in the absence of the Operations Manager.
- The Operations Coordinator is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her services. The Operations Coordinator will coordinate and ensure all administrative and logistics support functions for the Mercy Corps program in Borno state.
Knowledge And Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations Management discipline, Business Administration, Public Administration, Commerce etc.,
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in operational coordination and support functions with an international non-governmental organization or in the private sector;
- Experience in overseeing logistics operations and systems;
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing complex administration and operational systems;
- Minimum of 2 years of experience leading teams in humanitarian assistance and development field;
- Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies;
- Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff;
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and computer skills in Microsoft Office applications are required;
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
- Proven records of successful training and capacity building of staff;
- Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (particularly Mercy Corps procurement systems) is desirable;
- Ability and willingness to travel to unstable areas of Borno state and operate comfortably in these areas.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters in one document, addressing the position requirements, reference number and location to: [email protected]with “Job title” as the subject of the email
Note
- All applications must include the position title and reference number in the subject line
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview
- We are an equal employment opportunity organization so women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position
Deadline: February 4, 2021
Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |