Swiss Agency For Development And Cooperation (SDC) Operation Manager in Logistic and Finance Job Vacancy in Voinjama (Liberia)

The Regional Program Office of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Liberia is part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland. SDC carries out international development cooperation activities and is responsible for the humanitarian aid delivered by the Swiss Confederation. SDC’s programme in Liberia aims to help the country make the transition from recovery to development. It focuses on health, nutrition, water and regional aspects. For the support of its new project which focuses on the physical rehabilitation of swamps’ irrigation systems in Lofa and Nimba Counties, SDC offers the following position:

Management duties:
•In charge of all logistical, financial and administrative matters at the base in Voinjama
•Manages the Voinjama Office from an operational point of view
•Supervises the Administration & HR department (7 staff members)
•Leads the Logistics department (2 staff members)
•Supervises the Accountancy (1 staff member)

Operational duties:
•Ensures timely maintenance and repairs in good quality of premises, vehicles, and all other equipment
•Ensures record keeping and proper filing of administrative and technical documents, including inventories
•Monitors compliance with operational systems and procedures, including relevant internal control processes
•Organizes transports and ensures the proper use, maintenance and repair of vehicles
•Controls logbooks and monitors fuel consumption of vehicles and electrical power generators
•Closely collaborates and coordinates with the SDC Office in Monrovia through weekly and monthly reports

Qualifications
•Technical background, such as logistics or mechanical engineering, with degree in higher education
•Sound practical experience with logistical and administrative procedures
•Advanced financial management skills
•At least 10 years of professional experience in a similar position
•Leadership capacities and communication skills to supervise a team
•Willingness to build capacities and to promote team-work
•Excellent organizational skills, efficient and effective worker
•Strong computer skills (excel, word, outlook)
•Good writing and communications skills in English
•Proven level of authority and seniority (above 35 years old)
•Willingness to work in a remote area (10h to the capital)

Compensation
•Monthly salary range between USD 2’000 and USD 2’500 (regional position)

Application procedure
•Send CV incl. cover letter indicating your experience with regard to the required qualifications:
Voinjama@sdc.net with the subject: “Operation Manager _YourLastname”

Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Application Operation Manager
Tubman Blvd., adjc. to Lonestar Cell, Congo Town, Monrovia
Do not include copies of certificates and recommendation letters/certificates
(only short listed candidates will be asked to provide further documents)

•All documents will remain in the property of SDC and will not be returned
•Only candidates with all the qualifications will be pre-selected and contacted
•Start of employment: As soon as possible
•For enquiries, please call 00231 777 711 234

Application Deadline: 31 August 2012