People in Need Head of Operations Jobs in Ethiopia

The Head of Operations (HoO) is a member of the country programme senior management team (together with the Country Director, Head of Programmes, and Head of Finance) and shares responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of People in Need’s (PIN) country programme.

The HoO manages and improves the support systems and operations required to achieve this objective, comprising Logistics and Procurement. The role ensures an enabling environment for programme implementation while maintaining operations and systems that meet accountability requirements of PIN and its donors.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

Assist the Country Director in management of the country programme and participate in senior management meetings and decision-making processes

Ensure systems and operations support the programme strategy and comply with donor and PIN rules

Represent PIN towards local authorities, donors, partners, and other stakeholders

Ensure adequate staffing of supervised departments for efficient programme delivery

Promote team spirit, respect, transparency, and openness

Logistics:

Manage the Logistics team, ensuring sufficient capacity and continuous capacity building

Implement and strengthen oversight systems to prevent corruption

Oversee logistics budgets and contribute to planning needs for new projects

Ensure effective and efficient use of funds and provide commentary to the Country Management Team

Supervise asset registry, inventory control, and yearly inventories

Ensure efficient fleet planning and cost monitoring tools are in place and used

Procurement:

Manage the Procurement team, ensuring sufficient capacity and continuous capacity building

Ensure CP Procurement Guidelines are updated and respected

Oversee and implement procurement systems in line with donor and PIN guidelines, mitigating corruption risks

Audit procurement processes regularly to highlight flaws and pressures

Provide training and guidance to programme staff on procurement rules and regulations

Ensure Annual Procurement Plans are in place and updated

Ensure timely procurement of goods and services in a safe, cost-effective manner through good planning

External and Internal Compliance:

Ensure all taxes are paid in line with national regulations and apply

exemptions when possible

Ensure permits, licences, and registrations are managed as required

Ensure contract templates are up to date and properly used

Conduct regular checks on archiving of procurement and logistics documents

Ensure donor conditions and requirements in logistics and procurement are respected

Act as communication channel with donors on compliance matters

Finance:

Together with HoF, prepare and monitor the operational budget

Provide inputs for logistics and capacity building costs during new budget design

Provide finance with supporting data for shared costs allocation

Qualifications

Education in business, procurement, logistics, or similar study programmes

Communicative level of English (minimum active B2)

Experience managing support functions (logistics, procurement) within a complex country programme

Experience in humanitarian or development sectors across multiple countries and cultures

Ability to participate in senior management teams, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making

Experience building and developing capacity of local and international staff

Knowledge of logistics and procurement systems, ensuring compliance with donor regulations and PIN guidelines while mitigating corruption risks

Competence in budget planning, monitoring operational expenses, and supporting finance teams in cost-effective allocation of funds

Experience addressing operational challenges in complex and rapidly changing environments, including conflict and emergency contexts

Ability to promote team cohesion, respect, transparency, and collaboration among diverse staff

Understanding of the local context is an advantage

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; People in Need Head of Operations Jobs in Ethiopia

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