The Base Manager cum Head of Field Office of Dikwa provides oversight of all the base management functions (logistics, finance, HR, security) of all the field bases, as well as general coordination with external stakeholders. He/She is responsible for ensuring smooth operations for all the field bases, identifying gaps and challenges and support means in improvement, as well as maintaining effective coordination with key stakeholders. He/She will also have oversight of the base management for the Dikwa Field Base
Oversight of Base Management for field bases
- To lead, support and monitor the Heads of Field Office/ Field Focal Points in performing the required logistics, finance, HR and security functions of all field bases, including the management of all the field premises.
- To act as the focal point between the field bases and relevant programme/ operational departments in ensuring effective, efficient and compliant operations
- To lead the team in improving field operations systems, processes and coordination
- To monitor the implementation of the INTERSOS Safeguarding Framework
B. Context and security analysis
- To conduct regular update and analysis of humanitarian context (needs and trends) across all project locations
- To conduct regular update and analysis of security context across all project locations
C. External Coordination and Representation
- To ensure strong coordination and networking with key external stakeholders at the field level (e.g. local authorities, community leaders, community groups and networks, UN/INGOs/NNGOs, etc)
- To represent INTERSOS in relevant platforms as assigned by the SMT
D. Support in field monitoring and other ad-hoc field assignments
- To support the Head of Programme in the field monitoring of projects activities
- To support the SMT in coordinating any ad-hoc field assignments
- E. Team Management
To supervise and manage the team members under his/her direct responsibility (head of field-offices/ field focal points)
Professional Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in management, logistics, development, or related field
- Minimum of 3-year relevant experience in base management, logistics, and/or coordination
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem solving, coordination and networking skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, content management systems, and social media platforms.
Organisational Requirements
- Act as an ambassador for INTERSOS Nigeria in external coordination.
- Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
- Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and programmes.
Interested candidates should complete the form and attach their CV with a Cover Letter following this format “Surname_ Position you applied for”.
ONLY applicants whose competencies meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.
Application Deadline: apply no later than Monday 8th July, 2024 at 1:00 PM.
INTERSOS is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply”.
INTERSOS does not ask for any form of payment at any stage of recruitment. Applications are processed according to the order of arrival. INTERSOS reserves the right to close the offer before the term initially expressed in the advert if an applicant is accepted.
INTERSOS has a PSEA Policy that the successful candidate will be expected to comply with and promote.
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