Centre Manager

The Sexual Assault Referral Center (SARC) is a gender justice project supported by justice for all (J4A) programme of the department for international development (DFID) to provide holistic and high quality medical and psychosocial service of sexual assault in LagosState.

• Provide overall line management of the Centre staff and oversight of all operational, administrative and financial activities at the centre.
• Represent the centre at all required meetings and related events.
• Identify sources of funding and develop strategies for accessing funds.
• Ensure administrative, financial systems are in place for effective management of the centre.
• Provide guidance and oversight to all service provided to clients and their families at the centre. This includes helping to ensure that best practice are observed in all aspects of service delivery, which includes confidentiality, informed consent, providing relevant information, respecting clients choices, and so forth, and other best practices in responding to clients.

• University degree, preferably in health, social work, social services, community development or related field.
• At least 4 year experience in managing an office or service delivery agency. This includes experience in managing the financial, logistical and administrative aspects.
• At least 2 years experience in managing a mult-disciplinary staff team, inclusive of both technical and administrative personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of gender- based violence, and the principle of providing quality service delivery for GBV client.
• Ability to plan in advance and maintain an organized working style, yet able to handle new events and situations effectively as they arise.
• Able to work calmly and lead teams successfully in stressful and sometimes chaotic situations.
• Able to work independently, multi-task, and take initiative, but also able to delegate responsibilities harness team efforts, and ask for help as needed.