Base Manager- Head of Field Office

Full Time6 months ago
Employment Information
LOCATION:Dikwa (Borno State) and Yola (Adamawa State)
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  and Adamawa 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

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

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

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.