The Center for Victims of Torture is seeking an Operations Manager for a psychosocial mental health project in Dadaab, Kenya.
The Operations Manager has responsibility for overall management of security operations, logistical coordination, administration and finances, communication and general project management in order to ensure the program is implemented in a manner consistent with CVT’s strategies, policies and procedures.
Due to instability in the region, responsibility for security and safety of our staff and clients is a primary focus of the position. In the Country Director’s absence, the Operations Manager will serve as the primary representative for the organization to other NGOs, host community and refugee leaders, donors, Kenyan government and other organizations.
The Operations Manager reports to the Country Director, who divides his time between Nairobi and Dadaab. The position has a one-year, renewable agreement and is based in Dadaab. This is an unaccompanied post that will begin immediately.
Organization:
The Center for Victims of Torture provides care and rehabilitative services to torture survivors in Minnesota, Africa and the Middle East. We also build the capacity of 50 colleague organizations in the U.S. and abroad. CVT creates funding to support care for survivors worldwide, and we work for an end to torture. More information is available at www.cvt.org.
Responsibilities:
Logistical Coordination: Provide overall coordination of logistics operations, including security, vehicles, security, material resources, and infrastructure support for all sites within the country. Coordinate comprehensive security management systems and procedures at Dadaab. Ensure resources are effectively allocated to meet project needs. Manage systems for supplies procurement, capital purchasing and maintenance of buildings and equipment.
Administration/Finances: Assist in development of operational plans and budgets. Monitor finances to ensure resources are properly managed. Maintain records of all assets and financial transactions. Coordinate data collection processes to track program activities and outcomes. Position may involve direct supervision of administrative, operations and finance staff.
Communications: Represent the organization with NGOs, donors and host government. Ensure effective communication with staff members across all operation sites. Prepare regular reports for country records, funders and headquarters that accurately document project activities.
Project Coordination: Provide coordination for specific projects or leadership activities under the direction of the Country Director. Serve as Acting Country Director in his/her absence.
Qualifications:
- BA degree required in International Development or related field. Minimum 5 years experience at a coordination or management level in an international non-governmental organization.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain security protocols in an unstable and changing environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing logistics, communication, financial and reporting systems.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills. Strong computer skills. Experience with statistical software desirable.
- Experience developing and managing a team of staff members.
- Familiarity with requirements of private, US government, UN and multi-lateral funders.
- Excellent cross-cultural, organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to work in an isolated, rapidly evolving humanitarian emergency setting, lacking in amenities.
- Experience living and working in East Africa desired.
- Experience working in a refugee camp setting highly desirable.
- Knowledge of psychology and psychosocial concepts.
- Fluency in English. Skills in Somali and / or Swahili highly desirable.
How to apply:
Apply online by December 19, 2011 at: