Nuru Nigeria is a local NGO with affiliates in the US, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Ghana and Ethiopia. Our mission is to build resilience corridors of farmer-owned and farmer-led agribusinesses and profitable rural livelihoods in 12 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of northern Nigeria proximate to conflict-vulnerable areas by 2030. Nuru Nigeria prioritises the smallholder farmers it serves and works to cultivate lasting meaningful choices through a community led, community driven and community sustained livelihood programs across the agriculture value chain.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Office Coordinator
Location: Borno
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Summary
- Nuru Nigeria is seeking for a Field Office Coordinator in Borno who will be in charge of operational activities and coordination in the field office.
- The Field Office Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Leadership & Partnership Director of Nuru Nigeria.
Job Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Leadership & Partnership Director, the Field Office Coordinator will carry out the following duties:
Operations and Program:
- Provide operational support and guidance to all field and program operational activities to ensure they are implemented effectively and efficiently with a focus on Nuru Nigeria’s vision and strategic objectives.
- Supervise the Nuru Nigeria’s field operations, set defined expectations, provide logistics and security support as needed, and evaluate direct reports accordingly.
- Manage petty cash in an effective, transparent and accountable manner.
- Establish and maintain successful relationship with Local Government Offices, Traditional Rulers, Community Leaders and other key stakeholders in the field site.
- Prepare high-quality progress reports on field operation and activities and ensure they are submitted on time.
- Support in improving performance management systems and mentor all resident ad-hoc staff.
- Ensure that inventory, supplies and stores received at the Field Office are well managed and accounted for in a transparent manner
Administration:
- Implement and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline the process in the Field Office.
- Support in the hiring of ad-hoc staff in the Field Office and other employees as required.
- Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the team on the field to facilitate other business operations.
- Manage schedules and deadlines of activities in the Field Office.
- Organize and supervise other office activities such as recycling, renovations event planning, petty purchases etc.
- Ensure the Nuru Nigeria field staff adhere to policies and procedures of the organization.
- Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments.
Field Office Coordination:
- Ensure that all materials dispatched to beneficiaries are properly managed, distributed and accounted for.
- Ensure commodities and materials are received at the intended destination and all policies and procedures are strictly adhered to and maintained.
- Frequently brief and consult with the Security Assistant through a report of the activities on the field to mitigate any risk associated with the project implementation.
- Facilitate regular weekly staff coordination meetings for effective implementation and ensure all teams participate accordingly.
- Write a weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and yearly report on the operations and make recommendations accordingly.
- Network stakeholders and service providers and represent Nuru Nigeria effectively in the Field Office.
Job Requirements
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree or its social sciences or related field.
- Minimum of 3 working experience in the humanitarian or development sector with at least 1 year of working experience in administrative, operations, and field office management.
- Proven office management, administrative or coordination experience.
- Knowledge of office management responsibilities, systems, and procedures
- Effective planning, organizing, and directing skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Proficient in MS Office; MS word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferably
- knowledge of the use of Google Drive
- Knowledge of basic accounting, petty cash management, data, and
- administrative management practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of clerical practices and procedures
- Basic knowledge of team management.
- Basic knowledge of business and management principles.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality result with no or minimum supervision,
- Very good facilitation and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse people.
Application Closing Date
22nd January, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note
- Non-discriminatory employment clause
- Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity, colour, gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age, disability or health status.
- The management of Nuru Nigeria reserves the right to verify all of the applicant’s information and conduct background checks on shortlisted candidates including reaching out to his/her previous employer.
- Please note that only suitable and qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
- Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.