Concern Worldwide,Field Operations Manager Jobs in Uganda

vernmental, humanitarian organisation dedicated to the reduction of
suffering and working towards the ultimate elimination of extreme poverty in
the world’s poorest countries. Our mission is to help people living in extreme
poverty achieve major improvements in their lives which last and spread without
on-going support from Concern.

• Line manage the HR and Admin
  Officer, Procurement officer, Finance Officer, IT Assistant and Transport
  Assistant and indirectly manage all support staff in Karamoja
• Ensure Concern’s systems policies,
  Standard Operating Procedures, donor policies and applicable local
  regulations are understood and complied with at all times.
• Work closely with Systems Director
  (SD) and Country Financial Controller to mitigate fraud, conflict of
  interest and ensure accountability
• Visit, assess and support field
  sites to ensure operational systems are maximized

• Assist the Finance Officer in
  ensuring that financial records are properly maintained, monthly accounts
  and financial returns including monthly cash flows are produced and
  submitted in an accurate and timely fashion to Finance Kampala within
  agreed deadlines, that operational advances are managed appropriately so
  that they are liquidated promptly, and properly accounted for.

• Ensure that transparent and
  accountable procurement systems are in place, with appropriate controls
  and that policies are being followed, manage relationships with key
  vendors, and ensures procurement activities are properly and fully
  documented.
• Conduct regular prequalification
  of suppliers and service providers.
• Oversee and implement Concern
  standard warehouse/stores management procedures and monitoring stock
  levels and advise on appropriate stocking to meet project demands.
• Support programme managers in
  development of distribution plans and distribution of project goods/items
• Implement Concern Fleet Management
  policy and oversee the proper control and operation of the fleet including
  ensuring weekly transport plans are submitted and consolidated.

• Oversee facility and assets
  management; ensuring that security standards are maintained at all
  premises.
• Ensure that effective and
  efficient HR and administrative systems are in place in line with Concern’s
  policies
• Ensure core Concern policies
  including the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4) and Code of
  Conduct are upheld by all members of the team, ensuring all staff and
  partners are well informed and trained on the various policies and report
  actual or suspected cases of breaches to the CMT for action

• Ensure all appropriate IT
  equipment and infrastructure is in place, well-maintained, safeguarded,
  and properly functioning, and that staff are properly trained on all IT
  related procedures.
• Security
• Serve as the primary security
  liaison for Karamoja, manage day to day security and update the H&N
  Director and the SD on any changes to the security situation in the
  location
• Participate in review and
  development of Security Management plans and ensure operations and
  programme teams are kept informed of security risks and developments

• The applicants for the Concern
  Worldwide Field Operations Manager job opportunity should possess a BA/BS
  in Business Administration, HR, Supply Chain management or any other
  relevant discipline.
• A minimum of five years of
  relevant field experience managing administration, procurement, logistics,
  and HR systems with humanitarian NGOs. Two years supervisory experience.
• Good knowledge of donor rules e.g.
  USAID, EU etc.
• Excellent computer and
  communication skills
• Leadership qualities, personnel
  and team management including mediation and conflict resolution