Link Community Development Operations Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
Link Community Development Operations Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
Link Community Development is a family of not for profit organisations working together to transform education for children and communities across impoverished areas of Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Rwanda and Uganda. Since our foundation in 1995 we have worked in 3,000 schools and improved the lives of over two million children through unique and effective school improvement models.
We guide governments and educators to adopt low-cost solutions to improve learning and support for children, with a focus on literacy, numeracy and inclusion for the most marginalised children.
The Programme Manager will support the delivery of Link’s Girls’ Education Challenge ‘STAGES’ project in Ethiopia. Reporting to the Programme Director of Link Community Development Ethiopia, the post-holder will ensure all project activities are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Some travel within Ethiopia is required.
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively and in tandem with the Programme Manager to support the delivery of the programme
Develop and strengthen robust and effective support functions (HR, Finance, IT, Data Management) to enable the efficient delivery of programme activities and achieve organisational excellence
Organise and support delivery of high quality federal dissemination and other project events
Monitor and advise on security situation (escalating to PD as required), ensuring security guidelines are in place, up to date, communicated and adhered to. Provide pre-departure and arrival security information for project visitors
Enhance systems and guidelines for vehicle use and maintenance, fuel tracking, etc. and monitor usage
Establish robust procurement processes to ensure compliance with grant agreements, local legislation, quality control and Value for Money
Ensure systems are in place for quality and security of the management and maintenance of IT, data management and communications and responsible for maintaining LCDE asset register
Responsible for up-to-date software and anti-virus protection to enable functioning of IT-equipment
Ensure compliance and timely management of NGO registration, work permits, visa and insurance issues;
Act as key liaison person to ensure itineraries, logistics and fulfilment of safeguarding
requirements in place for all visits (LCDI, Fund Manager, DFID, Govt, External Evaluators).
Ensure that staff policies and procedures, following LCD International policies, are in place and adhered to (as a delegated responsibility of the PD)
Support the PD to maintain efficient financial controls and separation of duties by reviewing activity cost breakdowns and payment requests against budgets
Working with the Programme Director and the Chair of Advisory Committee, schedule and organize Advisory Committee meetings managing agenda and ensuring high quality papers and minutes
Actively participate in Senior Management Team meetings to ensure delivery of business plan objectives
Represent PD at LCDE Advisory Meetings when necessary
Promote a safe, supportive and participatory working culture as per LCDI’s values
Qualifications
Essential
Degree in a relevant discipline (Finance, HR, Business Organisation)
Minimum of 5 years’ experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team
Strong skills in finance and budget management
Expertise in HR management including understanding of employment law and best practice
Experience of working with government officials at a high level within Ethiopia
Experience working in a multicultural environment with a variety of stakeholders, including learners, communities and high-level government staff
Understanding of and experience of ensuring compliance across the NGO sector
Experience of delivering a high quality business support function
Experience of effective partnership working
Experience of working in an international NGO
Experience of leading and providing support on international programmes financial management, donor contract management and compliance
Desirable
Demonstrable experience of the Ethiopian education system
A postgraduate degree in a relevant field (Finance, HR, Business Management)
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, Application Form and Equal Opportunities monitoring form to Link at Link@lcd.org.uk with the subject line “Safeguarding Senior Programme Officer, STAGES Application”
Your cover letter should detail how you meet the required criteria
It should also include your available start date and salary expectations
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th November, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Link Community Development Operations Manager Jobs in Ethiopia
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