Director of Operations

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 85 years, and are now active in more than 80 countries.

The opportunity

The Director of Operations is a member of the Senior Leadership Team along with other country managers and is expected to contribute to Plan International Nigeria’s understanding and strategic direction in the country. He or she deputises for CD as required and if needed in relation to external stakeholders;

• The Director-OP line manages two support managers in the areas of Supply Chain and Information Technology (IT), and work closely with the grant team.
• The Director-OP technically work with the internal auditor who reports to the Country Director.
• The Director-OP reports regularly to the CD on the management of all risks associated with programme delivery including, IT admin, logistics and procurement.
• The Director-OP provides technical oversight and support to Programme Units (PU) in managing risks and remaining compliance in the delivery of cost-effective programmes.
• Provides guidance and support to all Program Units, Project managers, and the country leadership team for all administration and IT issues
• Has responsibility for designing, adapting and ensuring compliance with organizational internal policies, SOP and country regulations
• The monitoring of Supply Chain and IT audit action lists and risk register
• The Director-OP manages the Supply Chain and IT support budget.
• Provides overall management to the Country Office’s Information Technology (IT) unit to
• Ensure that optimum administrative support is provided to services to Country Office projects within Plan
• International operational procedures.
• Participate in the country oversight time for regular update and strategic input by the regional director and other members of the oversight group.

About You

We are looking for a seasoned operations professional with at least a Master’s degree in associated fields – finance, business administration and management. He/she should have proven experience in finance management, administration management, business management and procurement process.

The desired candidate should posses 8 to 10 years’ experience in a managerial role and at least 5 years in an International NGO

Please follow this link for a full role profile; JD - Director of Operations

Please respond to the requirements of the role in your cover letter.

Only CVs and cover letters in English will be accepted.

Location: Abuja

Type of Role: Fixed Term

Closing Date: 10th February, 2024

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.

We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion.

Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.