Operations Manager, FEWS NET 8 Knowledge Base , East and Southern Africa (ESAF)

$68,560 - $85,700/Yr

Chemonics International - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Washington, DC

Utilities

About the position

The Operations Manager for FEWS NET 8 Knowledge Base will oversee administrative, operational, human resources, finance, and logistical support for the FEWS NET KB Team. This role is crucial in ensuring the effective management of the project office and country teams, contributing to the timely completion and distribution of project deliverables aimed at preventing food insecurity and famine across East and Southern Africa.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, staff travel, logistical, operational, recruitment and personnel management and administrative tasks for the FEWS NET 8 KB team
• Support FEWS NET 8 KB team staff involved in deliverable development and implementation of KB
• Support the management of local logistics and operations assistants in each target country
• Identify and recruit short-term experts and staff
• Coordinate work with vendors and subcontractors and maintain partner relationships and contractual agreements
• Ensure that project procedures are complied with for start-up, activity implementation, management, and closeout
• Coordinate with Facilities, A/V, and IT support department on facility, equipment, and supply needs for the US-based project team
• Support in finalizing project and financial deliverables and reports for completeness and readiness for submission; provide copy-editing support as needed
• Ensure that program implementation is in accordance with regulations and procedures and the specifications determined in the FEWS NET 8 KB Task Order
• Support effective and efficient field activities
• Ensure timely uploading of deliverables to the Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) and the Development Data Library (DDL) on an ongoing basis
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Operations Director and COP

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Master's degree preferred
• Experience supervising or mentoring employees desirable
• Experience living and working in a developing country context is preferred
• Experience with USAID/Washington and field operations, programs, policies, and procedures desirable
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems and Office suite, including Excel, and an interest in learning additional computer skills
• Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor with demonstrated ability and comfort working with a range of diverse technical and administrative professionals across multiple geographies
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized in delivering professional responsibilities and organizational commitments on time and of high quality
• Capacity to proactively and assertively address issues and changing circumstances adeptly, both independently and with the support of other team members
• Fluency in English required
• Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Arabic language is desirable

Nice-to-haves

• Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Arabic language is desirable

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan