Country Director, Nigeria
Plan International – Abuja
About this job
Job description
Working in 50 developing
countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, Plan’s stated Global
Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly
those who are excluded or marginalised, with high-quality programmes that deliver
long-lasting benefits. Plan aims to achieve this goal by working in
partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviours
reflect the corporate values. Plan has a global income of around $800m
.
Plan USA took ownership of the Centre
for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) in November 2012. As part of
this it also acquired an operating entity in Nigeria (CEDPA Nigeria). This
entity is now being transitioned to Plan International Inc., which will lead to
the establishment of Plan International Nigeria.
To build Plan’s presence in Nigeria,
there is an immediate need for a Country Director with a strong business
development background. This is an exciting executive leadership role with
opportunities to build and grow the new country program in Nigeria. The country
director will also be part of Plan’s West and Central Africa’s Regional
Management team, consisting of the CDs from the other 12 countries in which
Plan operates in, along with the Regional Director and his two Deputies.
This position is immediately
available and only Nigerian nationals will be considered.
You will have:
·
Demonstrable progressive experience
in international development
·
Demonstrable knowledge as a result of
study, training or practical experience on the key debates in development and
emergency response methods and effectiveness
·
Knowledge of Nigeria; the
geopolitical factors affecting child-poverty in the country and the political,
social and environmental opportunities for change is an advantage
·
Knowledge of the requirements of
donor compliance and financial management
·
Knowledge of programming in volatile
environments with good understanding and appreciation of the historical,
security context, political environment, economic, social/religious and humanitarian
context in Nigeria or a comparable environment.
·
Proven skills in the development and
management of effective and motivated teams, including distance management
·
Effective working with and through
partners (Gov, LNGO, INGO, private entities, etc.)
·
Communications, comfortable with the
media, presenting and arguing a case
·
Proven analytical skills in isolating
and tackling priorities
·
Fluent in English
Type of Role: 3 year fixed term contract with the possibility of
extension
Location: Abuja with local and some international travel
Reports to: Regional Director
Salary: Circa US$69,000 plus comprehensive benefits package
Proposed start-date: July 2014
Closing Date: 7th May 2014
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Please note that only
applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.
References will be taken and
background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with
Plans Child Protection Policy.
Plan operates an equal
opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications
from all areas of the international community.
About this company
Founded 75 years ago, Plan is one of
the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We
work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote
child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. In 2011, Plan
reached 56,500,000 children in 58,053 communities.
Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Our vision:
Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity.
Our mission:
Plan aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives, by:
- enabling deprived children, their families and their communities to meet their basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies
- building relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries
- promoting the rights and interests of the world's children.
Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Our vision:
Plan's vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity.
Our mission:
Plan aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives, by:
- enabling deprived children, their families and their communities to meet their basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies
- building relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries
- promoting the rights and interests of the world's children.
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