Operations and Safeguarding Manager
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Job Description
Operations and Safeguarding Manager overseeing operations and safeguarding for KOSSA Academy in Port Harcourt. Ensuring compliance with child safeguarding standards and operational excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the residential programme, including accommodation, meals, transport, and facility maintenance.
- Develop and implement operational policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Coordinate logistics for the student-athletes daily and weekly schedule; including attending school and training sessions.
- Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the programme.
- Ensure appropriate supervision ratios and curfew enforcement within residential facilities.
- Coordinate financial risk assessments for vendors, staff allowances, and travel reimbursements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in operations or safeguarding within a residential, educational, or sports environment.
- Demonstrated understanding of child protection principles and Nigerian child rights legislation.
- First Aid and Child Protection certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Understanding of financial procedures, budgeting, and tax compliance within LLCs, non-profit or sports organizations.
Benefits:
- Health, safety, and security standards across all facilities.
- Training and vetting (including background checks and references) for all staff, volunteers, and contractors.
- Positive and gender-responsive safeguarding culture based on respect, inclusion, and accountability.
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