CRS
has been carrying development and emergency relief efforts in Kenya for more
than 40 years.
The
CRS Kenya Country Program opened its Dadaab office in August 2011which is
providing emergency WASH assistance to refugees in Kambioos camp.
CRS
is developing partnerships with local NGO’s/CBO’s and INGO’s/UN for greater
sustainability and higher quality programming.
Operations Manager
(Ref.2013/15)
Location: Alinjugur
Job Summary:
The
Operations Manager is responsible for managing the overall MQ operations of the
field office, including the work inside and outside the camps. S/he is responsible
for day-to–day management of financial and all administrative functions, such
as office support, logistics, IT and HR management ensuring that the office and
partners (as applicable) have adequate accounting, financial and administrative
systems in place and they receive support and training as necessary.
S/he
will liaise closely with the Head of Office, all staff and other relevant
players in the Alinjugur and Country program offices.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Ensure proper
working relationship with related stakeholders at field office level.
- Provide
leadership in the development and implementation of Management Quality
standards Responsible for overall monitoring and reporting of the
management performance.
- Supervision of
MQ functions and build capacity of the team members.
- Provide
financial oversight to the finance team in Alinjugur.
- Assists Program
Managers in preparing budgets for proposals and Annual Program Plan,
including review of monthly & quarterly cash forecast requirements,
monthly financial reports, audit status reports and ensure timely
submission of the same.
- Provide
Technical administrative support to the Alinjugur Sub-office functions.
- Ensure the field
office policies and procedures are aligned with CRS/Kenya policies.
- Ensure that CRS’
and donor policies and regulations are followed and adhered to in relation
to procurement, resources and vehicle management.
Qualifications,
Skills and Abilities Requirement
- Degree in
Business Administration or relevant filed. MBA preferred.
- Minimum five
years professional experience at Management level, with experience in
finance, office management and administration procedures. Prior experience
with international, bilateral or multilateral organization preferred.
- Proficient with
basic budget management and calculations.
- Good
supervisory, interpersonal & problem solving skills.
- Ability to
interact well in a diverse/multi-cultural work environment.
- Ability to work
on multiple tasks concurrently and under pressure to meet deadlines/targets.
- Excellent
written, oral communication in English and Kiswahili and computer skills
(Microsoft Office Programs).
- High integrity,
good stewardship and ability to cultivate constructive relationships.
Written
applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV
including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact
information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by July 12,
2013.
Residents
in this area are strongly encouraged to apply.
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org
Note:
Please
indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the
‘email subject’.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
