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Job Title ⇒ Operations Manager ]https//www.theugandanjobline.com/
Organization ⇒ Humanity & Inclusion Handicap International Federation
Duty Station ⇒ Kampala, Uganda
About US ⇒
Handicap International Federation operating under the name Humanity &
Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation
working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work
alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs,
improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and
fundamental rights.
In Uganda, we work to identify and support those with specific needs, and
ensure the meaningful inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers. We assist
vulnerable populations from both host and refugee communities by providing
physical rehabilitation, mental health and psychosocial support, inclusive
education, health and livelihoods. We work in partnership with Disabled
Peoples Organizations DPOs, communities, local leaders, non-governmental
organizations, the United Nations and the Ugandan government.
Our actions aim to be inclusive of all people in need, targeting the most
vulnerable including people with disabilities, and advocating for their
rights.
We currently work in the 13 districts of Arua, Madi Okollo, Terego, Yumbe,
Obongi, Kyegegwa, Kikuube, Isingiro, Mbale, Kiryandongo, Nwoya, Oyam and Gulu.
HI is legally registered in Uganda. HI’s Head Office is in Kampala, and the
West Nile operations are based in the office in Arua Town, with different
field offices in operational areas.
Our portfolio includes a range of projects focused on supporting persons with
disabilities and vulnerable populations including physical rehabilitation,
Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support, Inclusive Livelihoods, Inclusive
Health, Inclusive Education, as well as a unique and award winning 3D print of
orthosis project in West Nile.
Job Summary ⇒ The role of the Operations Manager is an exciting and
challenging one as HI Uganda seeks to invest more directly in the quality of
its programming. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Regional
Programme Director, and all Project Managers, Technical Unit and Shared
Services and will be directly responsible for the overall monitoring,
evaluation and reporting of all HI projects, according to HI’s Planning,
Monitoring and Evaluation Policy. The Operations Manager will be expected work
closely with the project manager on financial management of their project,
ensuring strong budgeting and forecasting according to plans. The Operations
Manager will be required to work with the Technical Unit to set appropriate
technical standards for all HI projects in Uganda throughout the life cycle of
the projects.
The Operations Manager takes direct responsibility in the set-up, recruitment
and roll out of new projects in HI’s portfolio.
The Operations Manager will be directly involved in the development of HI’s
new regional Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda 3-Year Strategy 2021-2023 and
thereafter be responsible for ensuring programmatic alignment to the agreed
strategic framework.
Under the responsibility of the Regional Program Director, the Operations
Manager contributes within the country where he/she is based to the
implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity &
Inclusion. He/she ensures optimal quality and impact of the projects
implemented in the country, through a delegation system with appropriate
control mechanisms. He/she shares with all HI managers the responsibility of a
sound management and successful functioning of the global organization,
through paradigm changes.
The Operations Manager is responsible for developing and implementing, in the
country where he/she is based, the projects part of the Programme operational
strategy. Under the guidance of the Regional] TUM and the Regional]
MEAL and Support service managers, he/she deploys all adequate tools that will
allow project monitoring in the Programme, financial controlling and
compliance with HI policies and frameworks in particular HI Project
Monitoring & Evaluation policy, and the respect of contractual obligations
towards donors. He/she contributes to monitor and analyse context
developments in his/her geographical area, in order to identify operational
risks and opportunities, and proposes actions to the Regional Director. He
/she contributes to organizational transformation in line with Lean, Shared
Services and ROOTS projects. The position is based in Kampala, with frequent
travels to the project sites across the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Management
⇗ Be the manager direct report of the Project managers’ team in the area of
assignment
⇗ Foster a team spirit and team functioning guaranteeing synergies and
exchange of good practices between the Project managers, the regional managers
and with head office colleagues.
⇗ Size and plan human resources needs of the projects in the Programme.
⇗ Recruit and contribute to the professional development, autonomy and well-
being at work of the project managers in link with the corresponding
professional channels, set formalized individual objectives, ensure coherence
between HI’s needs and competencies and motivation of his/her teams, develop
and monitor competence development plan, evaluate individual performance,
contribute to career evolution.
⇗ Actively contribute to the professional development and autonomy of project
managers set formalized individual objectives, ensure coherence between HI’s
needs and competencies and motivation of project managers, evaluate individual
performance, contribute to capacity building & career evolution.
⇗ Acknowledge individual and collective efforts and performance.
⇗ Embody and transmit HI values, ensure compliance with code of conduct and
institutional policies, ensure the expected mind set and individual and
collective behaviours, and disciplinary measures when necessary.
⇗ Animate the daily working interactions between project managers and support
teams technical and shared services, functional link, in order to facilitate
project implementation in the country; conduct project reviews with project
managers and the Regional Technical Unit Manager, MEAL unit and support
services.
⇗ Participate to the Programme Steering Committee conducted by the Regional
Programme Director
⇗ Steer organization transformation, in particular through managerial and
work practice change and continuous improvement of working processes
Contribution to the Programme’s Operational strategy and HI frameworks &
regulations
Contribute to the development of the Programme’s Operational Strategy,
and to its implementation and annual monitoring
⇗ Contribute to the assessments of ongoing projects, contribution to context
and sectorial analysis, contribution to fundraising strategy, to resource
sizing, to M&E tool…
⇗ Contribute, with his/her portfolio of projects and donors’ data, to the
annual monitoring of the StratOp and to next year’s Programme planning namely
support missions and evaluations.
⇗ In case of crisis/emergency, implement the framework and set-up as
determined
Implement the project part of the Programme’s Operational Strategy
⇗ Size and plan necessary resources, recruit the project managers ensure the
fit between competencies and the projects’ challenges and ambitions, develop
and monitor their competence development plan, in link with the corresponding
professional channels and with Human Resources department.
⇗ When relevant, develop regular contacts with current and potential donors
at field level and liaise with line Manager to check coherence with overall
Programming and fundraising strategy.
⇗ Within the operational framework defined in the StratOp, identify and
transform funding opportunities in the area of assignment, conduct the design
and writing of new projects and contribute to the design, writing and
fundraising of major multi-country projects
⇗ In link with the Technical Unit, identify and develop local partnerships
and/or consortia with NGOs, institutions, companies; on technical priorities
or important topics in the area.
Ensure the deployment of and compliance with HI global frameworks,
institutional policies and standards.
⇗ These include the mandatory reference frameworks such as HI Mission &
Values or HI Theory of Change Access to services, all HI's institutional
policies Security / Code of Conduct and Safeguarding / Bribery prevention /
PME and Project Quality Framework / Age-Gender-Disability, all institutional
directives and processes; delegation thresholds; security levels…
Ensure sound management and monitoring of projects under his/her
responsibility
⇗ In link with the Technical Unit and the MEAL Unit, ensure that HI technical
quality standards are applied in the projects, and monitor the implementation
of recommendations from support missions, evaluations and donor audits.
⇗ Ensure compliance with project donors’ rules and regulations, including
visibility.
⇗ With the support of the MEAL Unit, deploy all adequate tools that will
allow financial control and project monitoring, compliance with HI policies
and frameworks, and the respect of contractual obligations towards donors
consolidation, control and reporting to the line Manager of operational and
organizational elements dashboards and corrective measures, unrestricted
funds consumption, beneficiaries data….
⇗ Facilitate internal audits operational, financial and organizational, and
ensure the implementation of their recommendations on his/her responsibility
area
With both operational opportunities and risks in mind, contribute to the
monitoring and analysis made by the line Manager, and propose mitigation
measures when relevant
⇗ In link with the line Manager, implement analysis and monitoring of risks &
opportunities related to HI presence and activities; implement risk mitigation
actions at his/her level
Support the Regional Program Director in monitoring the security of the
program and ensure internal resources for employees according to the context
⇗ Develop a network of contacts with security/context staff of fellow INGOs,
represent HI in access, security and safety meetings
⇗ Provide feedback and advice on security risks, as well as on security
management resources, such as SOPs, and proposals
⇗ In collaboration with the Regional Program Director and Senior Management
Team, update the security and contingency plans according to the evolution of
the context
⇗ Support the Regional Program Director on exploratory mission assessments,
identification of office/guesthouses, and the opening of new areas
⇗ Assist the Regional Program Director in sensitizing HI staff national and
international to security risks and ensuring the understanding and
implementation of security documents
Influence Develop external influence of HI and the external
representation of the organization his/her responsibilities area
⇗ Can represent HI vis-à-vis local, national, traditional, political,
military and diplomatic authorities and bodies; and international
organizations and coordination mechanisms & system.
⇗ Relay he messages of HI global advocacy to all relevant external parties.
⇗ Develop local partnerships, in link with the line Manager.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience ⇒
⇗ The ideal candidate for the Humanity & Inclusion Operations Manager job
placement must have five to seven years of professional experience in
humanitarian and/or development contexts;
⇗ At least 5 years of experience as Operations Manager/Head of Programmes or
similar position;
⇗ Direct experience managing all aspects of the project management cycle
⇗ Experience working with M&E and Reporting Systems
⇗ Knowledge of donor strategies, procedures and reporting, developing
proposals
⇗ Previous security management experience mandatory
⇗ Risk management safeguarding of beneficiaries, security, finance, donors,
etc.
⇗ Proven managerial experience;
o Demonstrated financial management skills
o Proven representation experience;
o Strong communication skills;
o Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
o English mandatory oral and written
⇗ Strong writing and reporting skills
⇗ Preferred
⇗ Previous working experience with Humanity & Inclusion is a strong asset;
⇗ Knowledge of disability issue and working with Organizations of Persons
with Disabilities preferred
Personal qualities
Essential Ability to work under high pressure
Starting Date ⇒ 15 January 2021
Length of contract ⇒ 1-year renewable
NB
⇗ Humanity and Inclusion is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage
females and persons with disabilities to apply to become a part of our
organization.
⇗ HI staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the Code of
Conduct. In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on
Beneficiary Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding,
Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.
⇗ HI does not solicit funds in exchange for employment opportunities
How to Apply
Please send an updated CV 3 pages max, including three professional
references. with a cover letter addressed to The HR department at
recruitment@uganda.hi.org indicating Application for Operations Manager Do not
attach certificates.
NB Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any efforts to influence
the recruitment process will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline Friday, 30 th October 2020 by 500pm
Send your Application Through
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