Christian Aid recruiting country Manager

Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that insists the world can and must be swiftly changed to one where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty.


We work globally for profound change that eradicates the causes of poverty, striving to achieve equality, dignity and freedom for all, regardless of faith or nationality. We are part of a wider movement for social justice.
Christian Aid is hiring for the position below
Job Title: Country Manager
Job Reference: CM/NG/01

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Contract: Open-end contract

Salary pa: NGN 10,002,261 -11,329,444 gross
Description


You’re used to driving growth and managing critical relationships in a challenging environment. But what if that growth was in low cost renewable energy or the number of women involved in deciding the future of their community? And what if those relationships made a positive difference to children living with the effects of HIV? At Christian Aid, this is our bottom line not stocks and shares. It will soon be yours too. And a unique chance to make a Iife-changing difference to your life and thousands of others.
Details and Requirements

- Effectively the CEO and senior representative of our operations in Nigeria, you’ll manage and coordinate our resources across the country. From setting budgets to implementing strategy it’s a varied and infinitely rewarding role.

- Working collaboratively on every level, you’ll make sure our programmes are efficient and effective.

- What’s more, you’ll raise awareness of Nigeria and the work we do there across the organisation through internal networking.

- As well as liaising within the organisation, it’s essential that you build strong external relationships with government officials, churches and our NGO partners.


- You’ll also develop and inspire your staff, making sure they’re enthused and able to achieve their goals.

Ambitious and entrepreneurial, you may be from a corporate or not-for-profit background. That’s where you’ll have developed your excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

- However, you’ll also be used to working in a less structured, more consultative environment.

- With your ability to plan strategically and coordinate people, projects and resources, you’ll be confident managing change and influencing others.

- Ideally, you’ll have first-hand knowledge, of Nigeria, but what’s more important is your sound understanding of international development issues.


- We value everyone who works for us, so we offer a wide range of rewards from generous leave to a competitive benefits package to make sure you have the perfect work/life balance.

- Christian Aid works with and employs people from all faiths and none.

- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably experienced people irrespective offaith, gender, disability, sexual orientation and ethnicity
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.
Decision making
Can you describe an example of a situation where you took a risky short-term decision in order to ensure that a longer-term goal would be achieved or a future problem avoided?
Stewardship of resources
When identifying opportunities or negotiating business relationships, how have you gone about determining best return on investment or maximum benefits for both your organization and the partner/client? Please give a specific example.
Leading and managing change

Tell us about a time when you communicated a broad organisational change to employees in a way that helped them gain a clear vision of the impact of the change and support and embrace it in their work.
Risk taking
Describe a time when you assessed the various risks associated with a strategic plan of action that you were proposing.
We value the contribution each person makes to the success of our organisation. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.
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How to apply for Job

To find out more and apply, go to www.christianaid.org.uk/jobs. please download an application pack from
Application pack


- International Application Forms

- Advice on completing your application

- Essential info
and email your completed form to: nigeriarecruit@christian-aid.org quoting the job reference number.
Please note, only electronically submitted application forms will be accepted. No CVs.

Closing date for applications: noon 28th July 2010 Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interview date: 10th August 2010.