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Who We Are

• Girl
  Effect builds youth brands and mobile platforms to empower girls to change
  their lives
• And
  it’s all delivered through the media and mobile tech they use every day –
  from apps that build skills, to TV dramas that explore vital issues, to
  magazines written by girls.
• We’re
  a creative non-profit empowering girls to change their lives. Started by
  the Nike Foundation, we are experts in media, mobile, brand and
  international development: a unique mix of skills that we use to solve
  global problems in a different way.
• We
  work across the world in the places where girls are marginalised and
  vulnerable. We create for young people in ways they love and interact
  with.

• The
  Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day administration
  of the Girl Effect Nigeria (GEN) Office. The candidate filling the role
  need to have a solid qualification and experience in operations, able to
  work independently and proactively with less need for on the job training
  and support, and the ability to problem solve and complete tasks.
• The
  Operations Manager will be responsible for leading on and coordinating all
  operational matters including IT, procurement, logistics, assets,
  security, HR management and general administration.
• The
  Operations Manager will also be expected to provide ongoing
  recommendations on how systems and processes can be updated for efficiency
  and ease of use and implement these changes.

• Line
  Management responsibilities for the Operations Assistant.
• Close
  liaison with the GEL Operations Manager on key operational activities.

• Lead
  on the procurement of goods and services for GEN in accordance with
  procurement policy and best practice value for money and ensure all,
  particularly high value tenders, go through the appropriate process and
  that final contracts are managed in line with GE contract management
  guidelines
• Maintain
  the records of all procurement processes for audit trail purposes.

• Establish
  strong networks with Spearfish Security Company and proactively network
  and engage in the security management of Girl Effect Nigeria operations,
  triangulating security information by using one’s initiative and also
  attending various security meetings and keeping the CD and SMT members up
  to date.
• Ensure
  that the GEN Visitor Guide / Medical Emergency Response /Security
  Briefing’s/Risk Register/Risk assessments etc are up to date with accurate
  information, guidance in an emergency and contact numbers

• Prepare
  the monthly staff payroll for approval and maintain all personnel files
  and other related HR activities and documentation – payroll, recruitment,
  induction, policies, leave , absence, staff trackers etc.
• Management
  of all office related activities.

• Manage
  and maintain the asset / inventory register ensuring all new assets are
  recorded in the register, provided with an asset code and are physically
  labelled.
• Safeguard
  all of Girl Effect’s physical assets ensuring high value items are secured
  daily and physical verification spot checks are carried out monthly with
  full asset verification quarterly.
• Ensure
  assets are functional and if not take appropriate action to repair the
  item or record same on the damaged asset format.

• Ensure
  that GEN complies with the various registration and annual reporting
  requirements of the National Planning Commission (NPC).
• Lead
  on reviewing and updating of all local GEN policies and communication and
  training  thereof to staff..
• Work
  with the Girl Experts as girl Safeguarding Advisor to ensure 100%
  compliance of the girl Safe Guarding policy.

• You’ll
  have a Degree in Administration, Management or other related fields or
  relevant experience working for an international NGO or other organisations
  with a global remit in a similar role.
• You’ll
  be culturally aware and respectful and  sensitive about the cultures
  in which we operate;
• You
  will have the ability to work effectively in multicultural teams with
  varying expertise, skills and backgrounds;
•  Show
  commitment to realising the potential of girls and to the vision and
  values of Girl Effect
• You’ll
  be a computer whizz on WORD, Excel, Outlook, Internet Explorer
• You
  will be really organised and have good spoken and written English
• You
  can juggle lots of tasks at once, work with limited supervision and be a
  self starter.
• You
  should demonstrate commitment to and understanding of Girl Effect’s aims,
  values and principles.

• Girl
  Effect builds youth brands and mobile platforms to empower girls to change
  their lives
• We’re
  a creative non-profit empowering girls to change their lives. Started by
  the Nike Foundation, we are experts in media, mobile, brand and
  international development: a unique mix of skills that we use to solve
  global problems in a different way.
• We
  work across the world in the places where girls are marginalised and
  vulnerable. We create for young people in ways they love and interact
  with.
• And
  it’s all delivered through the media and mobile tech they use every day –
  from apps that build skills, to TV dramas that explore vital issues, to
  magazines written by girls.

• We
  are looking for  a dynamic, inspirational leader with a deep
  knowledge of Nigeria, its complexities, and its unique mix of media, innovation,
  technology and creative cultures.
• As
  a Country Director, you will oversee a significant acceleration of our
  current activities as we look to build on these, as well as
  implement  new strategies that will  have a significant
  national-level impact on the lives of Nigeria’s girls and the social norms
  that hold them back.
• Nigeria
  is one of our top geographical priorities for the next three years. 
  Nigeria has 15 million girls who face significant vulnerabilities and a
  media culture and technology infrastructure that make Girl Effect’s unique
  programme model viable.
• As
  a result, to be successful in this role, you will need a deep knowledge of
  media and digital communications, as well as a nose for finding and
  securing partnerships and funding that enable us to scale our products and
  increase our impact.

• The
  Director is the most senior role within Girl Effect Nigeria and is
  ultimately accountable for all aspects of Girl Effect’s strategy,
  management and performance.

• You
  will be responsible for setting out and executing GE Nigeria’s strategy,
  in line with our global objectives. This means defining a long-term
  ambition for the business, producing an annual strategy at the beginning
  of each financial year and drawing up a plan for how this strategy will be
  delivered (including decision points and a media laydown).
• Working
  with product leads in London, you will be accountable for the allocation
  of resources to deliver this strategy, setting a budget and reviewing it
  every quarter, and also defining and populating an org structure for the
  team.
• In
  addition to leading on GE Nigeria’s strategy, you will also contribute to
  global strategic debates and provide strategic guidance to other GE teams
  as required.

• You
  will be responsible for the effective delivery of programmes in line with
  the strategy, within the agreed budget.
• This
  includes developing a regular business cadence (e.g. monthly/quarterly
  reports and meetings) to track progress and spend, as well as
  best-in-class systems, processes and teams to deliver our programmes.
• Line
  management of four direct reports, as well as play a driving force in
  enhancing our organisational culture and acting as a role model for the
  team.
• Working
  closely with the Product Leads for Girls Connect, TEGA and Springster (all
  based in London) to ensure the individual products receive the staff
  support in country to grow and thrive, as well as how they integrate and
  support each other.
• In
  collaboration with the Finance team in London, you  will ensure sound
  fiscal management of the country office and compliance with all internal
  financial policies, local laws and reporting requirements.
• This
  role will also be responsible for the safety and security of staff,
  visitors and partners, and will work with the Operations team to ensure
  this. Working with the Safeguarding Advisor, you will need to ensure all
  programs and products do everything they can to keep girls safe, protect
  their privacy and follow local and international laws and standards for
  girl safety.
• Strong
  relationship management with current and future partners in both the
  development and commercial sector is also key to this role as you will
  serve as the chief fund mobilisation officer in Nigeria.  As a
  result, you will be expected  to work closely with the London Fund
  Mobilisation and Partnership teams to identify, engage and cultivate
  support, as well as solicit and secure gifts and grants that support GEN’s
  products and programs.
• You
  will also be involved in marketing communications and be accountable for
  all press, stakeholder and influencer activity in Nigeria, and may also be
  required to represent Girl Effect on a global stage.

• You
  will need to work closely with the senior team in Abuja, as well as with
  local partners in Nigeria that help us deliver our work.  Key
  relationships in London include the Senior Director/Portfolio Integration,
  to whom the position reports; The Product Leads for Girls Connect,
  Springster and TEGA; the Senior Director/People and Director/Finance in
  London; The Senior Director of Partnerships and Strategy; and the Senior
  Director of Fund Mobilization.
• Externally,
  you will need to develop relationships with current and potential funders,
  including commercial partners in the media and tech sectors, bilateral
  donors, large NGOs, private foundations, Multinational CSR leaders and key
  government officials and regulators.

• Strong
  leadership experience and the ability to motivate and inspire a team and
  help them move through strategic changes.
• Deep
  expertise in digital media and technology, with proven experience of,
  growing and managing digital brands and products.
• A
  strong business and entrepreneurial background, with experience in
  building partnerships and securing funding.
• Exceptionally
  strong communicator, engaging at all levels in person and in writing
• A
  deep network in Nigeria – especially in the media and digital technology
  space.
• Able
  to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure, especially
  in multicultural teams with varying expertise, skills and backgrounds;
• Able
  to influence and communicate, both up and down the line, with ability to
  inspire others to work towards the same goal;
• Can
  translate strategy into specific priorities, objectives, and action plans;
• Can
  build successful relationships to advance business goals and manage the
  needs of diverse stakeholders;
• Embraces
  change and seeks innovation – spots barriers and resistance to change and
  looks for solutions
• Positive,
  energetic, can-do attitude.
• A
  commitment to realising the potential of girls, and to the vision and
  values of Girl Effect.