Operation Support Manager Job in Kenya - Islamic Relief

Islamic Relief is an international NGO, established in 1984 in the UK, Seeking to promote sustainable Economic and social development by working with local communities through relief and development activities.

We aim to help the needy regardless of Race, Religion, Color and Gender.

Islamic relief is currently running Programmes in several sectors that include Health & Nutrition, Water & Sanitation, Livelihoods Support and Child Welfare.

IR also implements seasonal Food Security Programmes including the Ramadan Food Distribution and Qurbani.

Operation Support Manager

Salary - KES 200,000 Gross

Degree Specialized in procurement, with

• Professional Qualification Institute with Purchase and Supplies (CIPS)
• With over 5 years previous experience in ECHO, EC, USAID and UN Funded Projects

Key Responsibilities

• Smooth Running of IR Kenya Operation in the field in terms of Logistics, procurement, asset management, fleet management, HR &ICT, Facilities management, security Coordination.
• Ensure overall provision of and adherence to IR Kenya policies, procedures, guidelines, systems and standard practices for Logistics, Administration, ICT and human resourcing (HR).
• Oversee and participate in the development and implementation of staff training and capacity building programs
• Oversee the staff awareness, implementation, field interpretation/approved customization and maintenance of IR Kenya Logistics, Administration, ICT and HR policies, procedures, guidelines and systems with proper tracking, documentation.
• Ensure timely review and updating of standardized contracts/agreements between IR Kenya and employees, supplier(s) and implementing partners to meet the requirements of IR Kenya and other funding partners.
• Oversee the accurate and timely flow of information within and among departments in relation to issues of procurement/logistics, HR, ICT and administration
• Ensure that procurement is carried out maintaining adequate documentary evidence as required by individual donor and IR Kenya Logistic policies and procedures.
• Ensure that proper asset storages are set up and organized according to the accepted logistic requirements.
• Ensure that IR Kenya security procedures and plans are in place and implemented accordingly. These procedures should also be developed and periodically updated as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Wide hands-on general knowledge on Operational Support Functions
• Excellent ability to relate strategically and the essential order of immediate action priorities
• Good oral and written communication skills in English
• Personally efficient and organized with excellent multitasking skills
• Adaptable and flexible attitude with cautious respect for rules and proper procedure
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
• Excellent in creative problem solving skills
• Able to work unusual hours under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel to remote field operation area in North-Eastern Kenya.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and basic ICT.

If you think you meet the above mentioned criteria, please send your CV with 3 references to info@islamic-relief.or.ke or ir2012hr@gmail.com.

For postal submissions, please address it to: The HR Coordinator, P.O Box 417-00202, Nairobi, Kenya.

IR Kenya should receive your CV within 7 days of this advertisement.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification