Vacancy - Country Director Needed

Graduate Job At Ipas Nigeria

Our Client:
Ipas Nigeria is an international NGO dedicated to improving women's reproductive health and rights.
The Ipas Country Office in Nigeria builds the capacity of health systems in the country to expand the quality of woman-centered reproductive health services.

The office assistant will work the Office Manager in daily administration.

Ipas Nigeria, currently looking to employ suitable qualified applicant for the below position:

VACANCY - COUNTRY DIRECTOR.

Responsibility:
Provide leadership and strategic direction in planning of country strategies and program objectives to set direction For the Ipas Nigeria country program.
Responsible to plan and manage the country program,
ensure program results are achieved consistent with
organizational priorities, donor requirements and budget parameters
Provides guidance and supervision to the management team working closely with the Program Manager, and encourages strong teamwork, positive communications and a supportive team culture to meet overall country objectives.
Represents Ipas with donors and provides leadership in donor proposals and reports.
Represents Ipas with policy makers and stakeholders and advocates for policies and programs that maximizes impact and resources to further the mission of Ipas.

Minimum Requirements:
Advanced degree in relevant field required
10-15 years' related experience required
least 5 or more years of supervisory and HR experience required
Must be familiar with women's sexual and reproductive rights and a strong advocate for Ipas mission
Proven experience with donor relations and in writing proposals and donor reports
Must be able to work independently with a strong teamwork focus
Cross cultural experience and international NGO work experience
Ability to travel up to 50 time within Nigeria

Additional Requirements:
Must possess strong writing and verbal communications skills
Must possess strong interpersonal, negotiation and representational skills
Must possess strong skills in planning, financial and human resource management Must possess strong computer skills

Due Date: 27 August, 2013

To Apply:
Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to: hrrecruit@ipas.org . We do not accept phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: www.ipas.org  before applying or send your queries to hrrecruit@ipas.org .
The advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.
Due to anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be contacted.