Operations Manager at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Job Summary

• Primary function is to provide leadership and oversight of the country program’s operational support functions Finance, Compliance, Human Resources, Administration/Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, and audit and compliance, to effectively and efficiently meet articulated needs, manage risk, increase efficiency and ensures that corresponding systems are in place and applicable, and CRS and donor policies are consistently applied.
• Along with Head of Programs, leads and oversees activities to strengthen the capacities of CRS staff and partners in management quality.
• The Operations Manager is a member of the country program senior management team (CR, HOP, and OM), supports the Country Representative in creating a work environment that motivates and challenges employees to constantly improve performance and plays a key role in all senior management decisions and initiatives, and in SR compliance

Qualifications

• Master's in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or other relevant field.
• Minimum Five years' work experience in a management of non-profit, development, and/or humanitarian organization.
• Experience managing large, complex U.S. government awards; knowledge of relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of procurement and general office administration/management issues.
• Ability to work in a complex environment and to lead and work with a multi-cultural team.
• Computer literate in MS Office, internet, email.
• Strong communications and analytical abilities.
• Willingness to travel within and outside Borno state