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Operations Support Manager

Maiduguri

  • Organization: Malteser International
  • Location: Maiduguri
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Banking and Finance
    • Humanitarian Aid and Coordination
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

 

Malteser International is the worldwide relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta for humanitarian aid. Its mission is not only to provide emergency relief, but also to implement rehabilitation measures and to facilitate the link between emergency relief and sustainable development.

Malteser International delivers humanitarian assistance to the affected population (IDPs, host communities and refugees) in Nigeria in response to the current famine crisis and displacement in the region since August 2017. In cooperation with a local partner we are implementing a comprehensive project for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

In support of our work in Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for an

 

Operations Support Manager

 

As Operations Manager, you will ensure the administrative, financial and logistic systems and procedures in compliance with Malteser International and donor standards. Furthermore, you will ensure that rules and regulations are in place, maintained and adhered to, so that all operational support functions are carried out effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise, monitor and support to the Operational Support Team (finance, logistics, human resources) to ensure that all administration, human resources, logistics and finance systems are in place and applied
  • Monitor compliance with Malteser International and donor standards, rules and regulations as well as administrative and logistic procedures during program planning, implementation and closure and ensure that they are implemented and adhered to
  • Organize and coordinate support for the Program Management Team in the fulfilment of their duties according to program design and timely implementation of agreed and necessary changes
  • Closely cooperate with the Program Management Team in the establishment of project budgets and budget controls
  • Contribute to a comprehensive monthly report that covers all relevant operational support information
  • Ensure trainings for local staff and partners on finance, logistics and HR issues.
  • Ensure monitoring visits to the field and partners, if required

 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 3 years post qualification experience in financial and administrative management of humanitarian aid and development projects
  • Proven experience in administrative standards and requirements of different donor requirements (e.g. German Foreign Ministry, ECHO)
  • Proven experience in logistics, office organisation and human resource management
  • Prepared to work with limited resources and under difficult circumstances
  • Ability to be a flexible team player and to promote productivity in a pleasant working environment, sensitivity for other cultures
  • Good coordination and organisational skills such as timely follow-up
  • Physical and mental strength
  • Fully computer literate (knowledge of bookkeeping systems desirable)

 

Conditions:

  • Start date: February 1st, 2018
  • Duty station: Maiduguri, Nigeria with frequent travels to Abuja and project field sites
  • Duration of contract: until 30.09.2018 (extension possible, subject to additional donor funding approvals)
  • Salary according to qualification and experience, insurance package, accommodation, return flight, paidleave and medical check-up
  • Please note that this is an unaccompanied position

If you are interested in this position, please click on APPLY below!

Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of diplomas and three professional references) until January 7th, 2018.

Malteser International

D-50825 Cologne / Germany

www.malteser-international.org

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