Job location: Nigeria, Maiduguri
Starting date: 1st of August 2018
Vacancy closing date: 8th of July 2018
Duration position: 3 years (with opportunity for extension)
Workhours: fulltime (40 hours)
ZOA is a Christian international NGO that offers RELIEF to people who are affected by conflict or natural disasters. ZOA wants to contribute to a new perspective of HOPE
in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and
mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the RECOVERY
until they can provide to take care of their livelihoods. The work of
ZOA is coordinated from Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. From Apeldoorn
operates ZOA in multiple countries in Africa, Middle East Region and
Asia. ZOA works approximately with 1000 employees worldwide.
ZOA is looking for a
Country Director Nigeria
ZOA Nigeria is providing relief to people affected by the conflict in
North East Nigeria since early 2017. Currently ZOA implements Food
Security (Cash) and WASH projects in and around Maiduguri, Borno State.
The Country Director will manage a team of about 35 staff. ZOA is
looking for a Country Director with significant experience in relief,
which can develop the strategy for ZOA Nigeria further. The strategy
will revolve around continued live saving relief work (in difficult to
reach areas), combined with a strategy to support affected people from
(Cash) dependency towards more sustainable livelihoods.
In addition, the Country Director will have to focus on building up
team further towards a strong, professional and effective team. On the
job training and capacity building of key staff in areas of time/staff
management, humanitarian/relief principles etc. will be necessary.
Your profile
Identity
- Being a Christian adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA
- The candidate is expected to fully support the vision and mission of ZOA
Knowledge
- Experience with Institutional donors like ECHO, OFDA and DFID
- Experience relief worker that is knowledgeable of sector standards i.e. CHS, SPHERE, Grand Bargain and understand the UN cluster system
Skills
- Strong leader that can bring out the best in his/her staff members and build a skilled and confident team
- Demonstrated proposal writing skills
Attitude
- Hands on mentality
Special conditions (field visits, family station etc.)
- This is not a family or accompanied post.
- At the start of the position, the Country Director will report to the Director of Disaster Response and not to the CEO/CPO. The title of the function might be adjusted to this.
- Rest and recuperation conditions apply for these post
Do you need more information?
For more information about ZOA, please visit at our website www.zoa-international.com.
If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mrs. Charity van Bemmel HR Officer, email zoa.vacancies@zoa.ngo
Interested and you want to apply?
ZOA operates with an equal opportunities policy and is committed to
diversity in the workplace. Qualified women and men, people of all
nationalities, and cultural backgrounds, and candidates with
disabilities are welcome to apply.
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via our website.
CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated.
Please provide at least 3 references related to your previous
employment listed in the application. References of previous positions
held should not be older than five years.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate
in the process of recruitment. It is our aim to inform all other
candidates of their status in the recruitment process within 4 weeks
after the vacancy has closed. A written test will be part of the
recruitment procedure. Documents that do not match the profile above
will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case
of similar results
