War Child Holland is looking for Manager Operations D.R. Congo
Currently we are looking for
a:
MANAGER OPERATIONS D.R.
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
Holland