CARE Intl. Somalia/South Sudan Job Vacancy

Job Ref: SOM/EX0106

CARE Somalia/South Sudan is an International NGO working in Somalia and South Sudan.

CARE and its partners work with vulnerable communities to address the underlying causes of poverty and promote peace and development, through its strategic goal to reduce poverty by empowering women, enhancing access to resources and services, and improving governance.

CARE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Operations Manager based in Somalia.

Reporting to the Country Director, this senior position will be responsible to oversee, develop, coordinate and administer proper policies, practices and procedures in the area of logistics, security, procurement, general administration and human resources in the Somalia program.

Key Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Planning and organizing abilities;
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities;
• Good analytical skills;
• Stress tolerance, adaptable with ability to pro-actively solve problems;
• Ability to maintain customer focus while handling multiple priorities;
• Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity;

Required skills and qualifications

• A Bachelors Degree in a Business related field;
• Certified Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) or equivalent;
• Minimum of four years relevant working experience in a similar position with an international organization;
• Clear understanding of the various donor rules and regulations;
• Excellent grasp of NGO/Donor policies and procedures relevant to admin/ Procurement;
• Be able to understand internal and external statutory laws that affect procurement, administration and logistics;
• Knowledge of Somali language will be an added advantage

This position is based in Hargeisa, Somaliland.

Closing date for applications is: 16th February 2011

Applications/CV with daytime telephone contacts and three referees clearly marked “Operations Manager- REF: SOM/EX0106″ should be sent to:

The Senior Human Resources Officer
CARE Somalia/South Sudan
P.O. Box 2039, 00202 Nairobi
Email: hr@csss.care.org

CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting gender, equity and diversity and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply