Operations Manager in Handicap International - Humanity & Inclusion

About the Organization :At Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation. This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.About the Role:Since the beginning of the war, HI has set up program in Ukraine. Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are: Health, protection, Armed Violence reduction, Basic Needs and Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique).We are currently looking for our Operations Manager based in Kiev.Responsibilities:Mission 1: ManagementUnderstand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for your team, lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice, as well as innovation and risk-taking.Organise the operational management of your team, structuring the work around identified processes, steering performance and facilitating the resolution of problems.Contribute to the development of your staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behaviour.Mission 2: Strategy and SteeringSize and plan necessary resources, recruit the project managers (ensuring a fit between skills and the projects’ challenges and ambitions), developing and monitoring their skills development plan, in connection with the corresponding jobs and with HR.Where relevant, develop regular contact with current and potential donors at field level and liaise with their line manager to check coherence with institutional programming and fundraising strategy.Within the operational framework defined in the StratOp, identify and transform funding opportunities in the area of assignment. Undertake (or contribute to) the design and drafting of new projects, and institutional fundraising for major multi-country projects, based on the decisions taken by the Authority regarding the opportunities.Mission 3: Operational ImplementationResponsibility 1: Ensure the sound management and monitoring of projects under your responsibilityEnsure the sound management and monitoring of projects under your responsibility by ensuring that HI’s quality standards are applied in the projects, ensuring compliance with project donors’ rules and contractual commitments.In relation with the concerned departments, deploy all appropriate tools to enable projects monitoringUndertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation you received based on the programme signature delegation tableFacilitate audits (operational, financial and organisational), and ensure that their recommendations are implemented in their area of responsibility.Keeping both potential opportunities and risks in mind, contribute to the monitoring and analysis doneby the line manager, and propose mitigation measures where relevantIn conjunction with the line manager, implement analysis and monitoring of risks & opportunities related to HI’s presence and activities; implement risk mitigation actions at your level; and ensure the implementation of a humanitarian watch and (when decided by the Regional Director) of an emergency preparedness plan in the areaContribute to HI’s external influence (forums, operational and strategic alliances, etc) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in your area of responsibility.May represent HI to the local, national, traditional, authorities and bodies; and international organisations and humanitarian mechanisms and coordination bodies.As part of his/her role, convey HI’s global advocacy messages to all the relevant external partners.Coordinate the teams in your areaFacilitate coordination meetings between your direct team of project managers and the support services located in the area when necessary.Follow up teams in his/her area in conjunction with their direct managers.Ensure that project managers and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate project implementation in the country; conduct regular project reviews with the project managers and relevant departments.Qualifications:You hold a Diploma or Master on related fields: political sciences, humanitarian, economical cursusRequired Skills:You have at least 4 years of professional project management experienceYou have strong management skills combined with a solid knowledge of partnerships managementYou are detail oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize workflowYou have a good resistance to stress, and experience in an emergency contextYou are very positive, have a constructive and dynamic personality, are solution-oriented with a high level of professional maturity, flexibility and autonomyYou have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.Pay range and compensation package:At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission.12 months International contract starting from as soon as possibleThe international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationalsPension schemeMedical coverage with 50% of employee contributionRepatriation insurance paid by HISalary from 2869 € gross/month upon experiencePerdiem: 571 € net/monthHardship: 500 € net/month Show more Show less Посадовий рівень Старший середній рівень Тип зайнятості Повний робочий день Посадові обов’язки Управління проєктами і ІншеIndustries Non-commercial organizations