ACDI/VOCA ,Senior Operations and Personnel Manager Jobs in Southern Africa

Closing
date: 09 Apr 2015

Since
1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and
transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington,
D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that
delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial
services, enterprise development, community development and food security in
order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total
revenues of $173 million.

Senior
Operations and Person
nel Manager, Southern Africa

We
are currently seeking a Senior Operations and Personnel Manager for the
anticipated USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade Hub. The Senior Operations and
Personnel Manager has the responsibility for ensuring the successful oversight
and management of administrative support, procurement, human resources,
logistics and IT staff. The project’s primary focus will be to provide expert
technical assistance to help farmers and firms, through private sector
associations, to efficiently meet market requirements of quality and volume and
succeed in the international market place. To achieve this objective, technical
components will include improving the enabling environment for regional trade;
enhancing the integration and competitiveness of regional value chains; and
increasing international and regional trade.

Responsibilities:

Supervise,
train and mentor operational and administrative support managers and staff
in areas including HR, procurement, IT, logistics, and administrative
procedures, to ensure all staff carry out their responsibilities in a timely
and quality manner.
Support
COP in developing results-based performance criteria for operations staff.
Ensure
that administrative, operations and procurement functions are in
compliance with the company’s Procurement Manual, USAID rules and
requirements, and applicable law.
Ensure
effective coordination between administrative, operations support and
program staff.
Develop,
in coordination with the human resources and project managers, an
effective and efficient process for the hiring, managing and mentoring of
staff.
Provide
guidance on all aspects of operations for efficient project implementation
and ensure that administrative and operational functions and staff
continue to improve in quality and efficiency.
Ensure
efficient organization and execution of events, conferences, workshops,
large general meetings, including preparation and dissemination of
background documents, arrangements for lodging, catering, minute-taking,
equipment use, etc.
Oversee
and ensure efficiency, effectiveness and accessibility of all basic
administrative and communication systems for the projects, including
information resources, general filing, electronic filing, contracts and
leases, travel, subscriptions, insurances, etc.

Qualifications:

Graduate
degree in business management and administration or other relevant degree.
At
least seven years management experience of private sector or donor-funded
projects required.
In-depth
knowledge of applicable GoR, USG, and donor laws, regulations, policies,
and practices in all areas (finance, accounting, payroll, human resources,
information technology, procurement and logistics).
Proven
ability to successfully manage a team of diverse individuals. Strong
mentoring and teambuilding skills.
Fluency
in English required.

How to apply:

Please
apply online at http://acdivoca.maxhire.net/cp/?E5556A361D43515B7E59192F7757196D06627B4D.
No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged
to apply. EOE