Catholic Relief Services Careers in Kenya
Catholic Relief Services Head of Operations Careers in Kenya
Job Responsibilities:Contribute to the CP strategic planning and programming by providing input on needed investments in operations capacity – systems, processes and staffing
Plan, coordinate, and monitor day-to-day operations to ensure all support services are delivered with high-quality in an efficient manner.
With the Country Representative, oversee the preparation of annual budget plans and grant/project budgets to ensure they reflect maximum operational efficiency and budgetary compliance and mitigate risks.
Ensure the program is adequately staffed to meet CP needs and HR systems, policies and practices support a high-performance culture, staff development and retention.
Oversee compliance with agency and donor requirements and local laws and regulations through periodic systems checks, review and assessment of CP’s operations policies and procedures.
Create and maintain the proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for the sharing of ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze and respond quickly to small deficiencies.
Effectively manage talent. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Scope:
Direct supervisor for Finance Manager, Administration Manager, and HR Manager.
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: Country Representative
Internal: Head of Programs; program staff; support staff; Deputy Regional Director for Management Quality; regional technical advisors (RTAs) for MQ, various HQ departments.
External: Consortium and other partners, especially Caritas; government ministries; local church; USAID; UN agencies; local bilateral institutions; local/international NGOs.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Serves with Integrity
Models
Stewardship
Cultivates Constructive Relationships
Promotes Learning
Background, Experience & Requirements: Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field highly preferred.
Minimum of 5 years CRS work experience in a management position with progressive responsibilities. Experience with an international NGO and experience outside country of origin preferred.
Understanding of financial systems, including budgeting and budget/expense analysis experience. Knowledge of SunSystems and Vision accounting software or similar financial reporting software highly preferred.
Knowledge of multiple public donors’ regulations, including USAID, highly preferred.
Staff management experience and abilities that are conducive to a learning environment.
Knowledge of procurement and general office administration/management issues.
Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications, and information and budget management systems.
Personal Skills
Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions.
Strong relations management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively
eam leadership abilities
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
How to Apply:
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For more information and job application details, see; Catholic Relief Services Head of Operations Careers in Kenya
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