The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Deputy Director of Programs

Requisition ID: req2056

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Sector: Program Administration

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Benefits: Very Attractive

Background/IRC Summary
The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in over 40 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.

IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. Since then, the IRC has expanded its scope and size of the programs as new areas became accessible after prolonged conflict and insecurity, in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. The IRC’s response to the humanitarian situation includes integrated health and nutrition services, reproductive health care and women protection services, Environmental Health, Child Protection, Economic Recovery and Development, Education and General Protection. The country program has a five year strategy action plan, 2015 to 2020, that is reviewed on an annual basis. IRC’s programming in Northeast Nigeria is supported by a team of more than 600 staff.

Job Overview/Summary
The Deputy Director of Programs (DDP) is a member of the senior management team (SMT) (along with the Deputy Director of Operations (DDO), Deputy Director of Field Management (DDFM) and Financial Controller (FC)).

Requirements
1. Demonstrated skills and experience in program design and delivery, including proposal development
2. Proven capacity in staff management, multi-tasking, time management and diplomacy.
3. Excellent communication and presentation skills
4. Must be an innovative and creative problem solver, and a team player, with experience working with multi-cultural teams.
5. Fluent in English

Working Environment:
This position is fully accompanied based in Abuja and accommodation will be in individual house.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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