Overview
The Operations Officer will be accountable for operations functions, facilitating change, providing risk-informed, solution-focused analysis, advice, and services to contribute to programme and management decisions for delivering results for children.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitating services in the functional areas of operations support: budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communications technology, human resources, and safety and security;
- Understanding business needs for the office, to propose viable solutions aimed at value for money.
- Supporting the fundamentals of ICT management, information security and controls;
- Supporting supply and logistics strategies and interventions to meet programmatic needs while ensuring Value for Money (VfM), including procurement of fit for purpose products and services.
- Providing regular feedback on risks and achievements of operations functions in the office;
- Supporting the management of office premises and facilities with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco sustainability and common premises;
- Supporting the country office during external and internal audit reviews, contributing with audit observations and monitoring implementation of recommendations.
- Facilitating business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of Efficiency, Performance, Risk Management and Fraud prevention
- Supporting the management of PSFR operations, where applicable.
Required Experience
At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Financial Management, Facilities Management, Administration, Supply Management/Contracting/Logistics, Information Communication Technology, Human Resources, Operations Management, Budget Management, Procurement, Risk Management and any other related fields. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's or equivalent (First Level University Degree) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Supply/Purchasing, International Bus., Projects Evaluation and Management, accounting, human resources, information technology, operations management and any other related fields is required.
