Chemonics International – A very combative environment in their Nigerian office on its largest project. Operations is led by a zoologist with no prior experience in the sector, she had too much power, it's either her way or the highway. She had no compassion as is expected in the sector, she lies her way through. | Comparably

Chemonics International – A very combative environment in their Nigerian office on its largest project. Operations is led by a zoologist with no prior experience in the sector, she had too much power, it's either her way or the highway. She had no compassion as is expected in the sector, she lies her way through.

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A very combative environment in their Nigerian office on its largest project. Operations is led by a zoologist with no prior experience in the sector, she had too much power, it's either her way or the highway. She had no compassion as is expected in the sector, she lies her way through.

What is the best part about your compensation package?

Annual housing allowance is paid as soon as you arrive the organization with your first salary

What makes you most happy at work?

Knowing I have a salary at month-end, otherwise going to work is a drag... its too toxic and combative, its like a feudal colony

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Not allocate too much power to an individual. Ensure personnel from the home office are trained about cultural differences in the field. they need to understand that the sector is driven by compassion.

What are some of the best things about your team?

It is an experienced and professional team, that works as a well-bonded team if given the chance, however, the head of operations had created too much fear in the team, with threats, of firing anyone she wants and at will

What needs to change to make the company culture better?

Empower persons to speak out, avoid giving too much powers to persons with no wide experience. its absurd to bring an overzealous compliance person with no prior experience in operations to lead an entire operations (Finance, HR, Procurement, Administration, compliance, and so on

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