City/Country Location Details: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Code: 7446
ABOUT
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
Africa (HCD+) is a platform funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and will have the capability to serve as an African voice for advocacy, accountability and transparency on HCD. It will seek to accelerate political commitments, decision-making and funding for key priorities towards realising SDGs #1-6 in Sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to incubate regional advocacy and technical assistance hub on Human Capital Development towards increasing African Government's commitment, funding, and accountability to HCD. The platform, through increased HCD advocacy, focuses on three pillars: (i) Health and Nutrition; (ii) Education, skills and labour participation; (iii) Entrepreneurship, financial inclusion, and digital economy.
Also, HCD sits across multiple Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in many African governments. Hence, no organisation holds an integrated vision for HCD. An HCD-focused institution can further help the HCD agenda on the continent. It will focus on four missions: (i) Create transparency on the HCD performance across the continent; (ii) Advocate with heads of state and decision-makers to make HCD a priority; (iii) Ensure effective coordination and collaboration with stakeholders and decision-makers; (iv) Selectively drive the implementation of flagship programs in education, health and economic inclusion. The programme has since commenced its activities in Abuja.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:
1. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will report to the Executive Director.
2. S/He will have the overall operational responsibility for the orgainsation's management in terms of administration, human resourecs and ICT.
3. In addition, s/he will develop policies that promote the company's culture and vision through its operations.
4. The COO is responsible for ensuring operational efficiency, including maintaining control of diverse activities and establishin operational, human resources and asset management policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
1. Responsible for developing and driving operational strategy, optimising resources, process and people improvement, and translating strategy into actionable goals for optimal performance, growth and sustainability.
2. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the organisation
3. Develop, in collaboration with the Executive Director and the senior management team, an annual operating plan that supports the organisation's long-term operations strategy;
4. Provide timely and candid updates of the program operations and progress towards achieving set goals, including material deviations from the goals or objectives and policies
5. Drive the Human Resources policies and procedure
6. Ensure open communication, timely issue resolution, and effective facility management
7. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the assets
8. Foster a culture that promotes ethical practices and services
9. Maintain a positive work climate that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating a diverse group of team members at all levels
10. Fosters a success-oriented, accountable environment
11. Coordinate and proactively manage principal operating risks.
12. Works collaboratively to develop and/or improve systems, processes, controls and procedures that will enhance the organisation's overall efficiency.
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