18.10.11 War Child Holland zoekt 'manager operations' voor DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is not a family posting; an expatriate is not allowed to bring a partner and/or children to DRC.
War Child programme in D.R. Congo
War Child Holland started to work in D.R. Congo (DRC) in 2003. The programme aims at improving the psychosocial wellbeing of children and youth who have been affected by the conflict in the DRC. War Child works in Bukavu, Walungu, Mwenga and Goma. The country office is based in Bukavu. The programme focuses on protection and promotion of the rights of children (e.g. birth registration, improving living conditions in prison) and to ensure healthy psychosocial development of children and youth. WCH makes use of creative, sports, drama and dance activities and uses a community based approach.
War Child Programme Area (WPA) DRC supports options for collaboration and exchange with War Child offices in Uganda and Burundi. War Child is committed to add value to the development of a sustainable programme which suits the local needs and works closely with Congolese local organizations and relevant government institutions.
The challenge
Ensures that the Operation is set up and running effectively and efficiently to enable programme staff and other stakeholders to carry out the War Child Programme. The Manager Operations (MO) sees to transparent and reliable processes and generates management information for the stakeholders. The MO directly manages 3 staff members: the Logistic Coordinator, the Finance Officer and the Administrator. The MO reports to the Country Director (CD).
For more information about the tasks and responsibilities of this position, please visit: http://www.warchild.nl/nieuws/2983/manager-operations-dr-congo.html
Profile
– Knowledge of financial administration (minimum BSc level), logistic management and procedures (including maintenance), IT (computer, network, communication means) and HR-administration;
– A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a management position within an international (NGO) environment, preferably within the field in a developing country and/or (post) conflict area;
– Experience in HR administration and the development of HR policies;
– Experience of working with automated accounting systems, SAGE experience is an added value;
– Experience living and working in complex security contexts;
– Proactive search for and utilize organizational resources;
– Planning and organizational capabilities;
– Capability to decide in tactical and operational issues;
– Team player and hands-on mentality;
– Result focused and cost-conscious;
– Required: fluency in French and English (verbal and written).
Ward Child offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team of people and the backup of a strong and professional organisation in The Netherlands. War Child offers good remuneration and excellent benefits. Please visit our website www.warchildholland.org for more information on the organisation and the programme.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and a letter of motivation as soon as possible, but before October 25th, 2011(please mention MO DRC in the subject line) to recruitment@warchild.nl (your letter and CV should not exceed 5 pages).
The safety of children is essential to War Child. War Child does not tolerate or accept any form of abuse. This subject is addressed in our recruitment and selection procedures.
War Child Holland, Van Ostadestraat 149, 1073 TK Amsterdam