Director of Programs and Operations At Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO)

Background:

Salient Humanitarian Organization (SHO) is an independent humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts, and exclusion. Grounded in principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality, respect for diversity, and coexistence, SHO prioritizes support for the most vulnerable individuals.

Job Title: Director of Programs and Operations

Location: Maiduguri, Nigeria (with international staff status)

General Context of the Job/Project: 

The Director of Programs and Operations is an international staff member who will be responsible in leading, developing, and managing the program team to achieve the aspirations of SHO on the project. This position involves program development, effective coordination, consolidation, technical support, and guidance to ensure cohesive team spirit and motivation to perform.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the program team, ensuring alignment with SHO’s mission, values, and strategic objectives.
2. Lead the development and implementation of program strategies, plans, and activities in collaboration with project staff, partners, and stakeholders.
3. Coordinate and oversee all programmatic aspects of the project, including needs assessments, project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
4. Provide technical support and guidance to project staff in their respective areas of expertise, ensuring quality programming and adherence to best practices.
5. Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement within the program team, encouraging creativity and flexibility in program design and implementation.
6. Ensure effective coordination and communication among program staff, project partners, and relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally.
7. Consolidate program reports, data, and information to facilitate decision-making, reporting, and accountability to donors, partners, and beneficiaries.
8. Monitor program implementation against planned activities, timelines, and budgets, identifying and addressing challenges and deviations as necessary.
9. Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for program staff, including training, coaching, and mentoring to enhance their skills, knowledge, and performance.
10. Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and mutual respect among program staff, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

1. Master’s degree in International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field. Additional qualifications in project management, leadership, or relevant technical areas are desirable.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in program management, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts, with a focus on emergency response, conflict-affected populations, or similar settings.

• Proven leadership and management skills, with experience leading diverse teams and managing complex projects or programs.
• Strong understanding of program cycle management, including needs assessments, project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, negotiate effectively, and represent the organization to external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex situations, and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Experience in capacity-building and staff development, with a commitment to fostering professional growth and learning within the team.
• Proficiency in project management tools, techniques, and software applications for planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of other languages relevant to the project context is an asset.
• Commitment to SHO’s mission and values, with a dedication to promoting accountability, transparency, and integrity in all aspects of program management and operations.

Brief Conditions:

Salient reserves the right to close the application before the deadline if the required number of candidates is attained.

How to Apply:

Interested internal candidates, should complete the application by click the Link  and attach their CV in the following format: “Surname-Position Applied For-Location”.

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Note:

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

SHO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered based on merit without discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, color, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.

Deadline is 18^th March, 2024