Operations Coordinator at New Incentives


New Incentives

New Incentives is a US-based nonprofit committed to implementing health-related cash transfer programs to save lives in developing countries. Operating in Nigeria, New Incentives gives pregnant women with at-risk pregnancies conditional cash transfers, which encourage them to follow medical advice and treatment so that their children are born healthy.

  • Job Type: Full Time , Remote
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience: 5 – 7 years
  • Location: Kebbi , Sokoto , Zamfara
  • Job Field: Administration / Secretarial  , NGO/Non-Profit 

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing and implementing program operations in Nigeria. The Operations coordinator is responsible for ongoing Operations, Expansion, M&E, and oversight of general operations of the All Babies Program in Nigeria.

OC Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Transportation Rate Schedule (Operations)
  • Fortnightly 1:1s
  • Work Time Review
  • Review of Staff Work Day Reports and value from Supervision Visits
  • Review of Discrepancies and mitigative actions to reduce (myTransfer, HR Report)
  • Taking action on fraud based on recommendations and issues noted by Operations and other Units
  • Implement all operational activities.
  • Ensuring that decisions are taken in-line with staff safety and security
  • Ensuring that Timelines are understood and completed on-time
  • Diligent expense and budget management and cost management responsibilities
  • Taking action on Performance Management and hiring/firing
  • Promptly resolving issues identified by Auditors and console reviewers, identifying and mitigating instances of these issues at other operating clinics/LGAs
  • Reviewing data on immunization volume, coverage and supply for all LGAs (Operating and non-Operating), and recommending and overseeing implementation of measures to reduce potential negative effects
  • Modifying clinic schedule based on requests and factors (e.g. assessment of coverage)
  • Providing guidance to ancillary unit managers on training schedules and availability
  • Reviewing expenses across various managers and line items and actively reducing cost per disbursement
  • Identifying gaps in understanding and/or adherence to approved procedures and develop trainings
  • Reviewing Timelines, Recurring Timelines, and Work Week submissions so that time is representative and well prioritized
  • Implementing new protocols and processes (e.g. MCV 2, inadequate photos)
  • Lead, guide, support, set performance expectations and manage performance and development of direct reports
  • Establish effective networks to enable performance benchmarking, monitor industry trends, and collaborate on common responses to emerging and future issues
  • Negotiate and approve contracts or service level agreements with external providers, other Units and monitor performance standards and service outcomes to ensure the high quality and effectiveness of activities
  • Maintaining the Gantt and expansion plans and ensuring it stays on track by coordinating with all necessary Units

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

  • B.Sc or equivalent, Masters will be an added advantage
  • A minimum of 5 – 7 years relevant experience working in the field. It is desirable that at least 3 of these years be spent working at a senior level with a locally based or international organization.

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (especially in Hausa).
  • Good Budget management skill
  • Strong customer service and people management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • High ethical standards and integrity.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities or multitask.
  • Highly proactive with a very strong sense of accountability.

Closing: 25-Aug-2023

Method of Application

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