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Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Are you a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs?

Do you have experience in International NGO financial management, donor contract management and risk & compliance management?

Do you have minimum of 5 years’ experience in Finance, Risk, Logistics, IT, Administration and People Management?

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity? If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you?

The Role

In this role, you will report to the Country Director and contribute to the strategic leadership of the country programme as a member of the Country Leadership Team. You will lead and develop a team of functional experts in Finance, Administration, Logistics and IT ensuring optimum delivery of quality services and support to projects in line with Oxfam policies. You will oversee the preparation, consolidation and analysis of collated country and project budgets. As Head of Operations you will support the Country Director by conducting regular effective risk analysis and reviews for the country, ensuring proper financial and operational controls are in place. You will work collaboratively with others to create strategies to mitigate financial and operational risk in the as well as support the design and implementation of any new systems required, processes and policies.

What we are looking for

Our next Head of Operations will have significant amount of experience in providing a whole range of financial and business support services, ideally within an International NGO or public sector. Experience of working in a supervisory position with a team structure. Proven ability to interpret financial procedures and standards, put them into practice and influence others in their implementation. Strong analytical and planning skills as well as be able to demonstrate experience of working with computerised accounting packages and spreadsheets. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work as part of a dispersed, multi-disciplined and multi-cultural team. Gender and cultural sensitivity with a strong commitment and understanding of the values and principles of Oxfam, Proven ability to support, coach and encourage high performance in teams. Knowledge of Oxfam systems and procedures is an advantage

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to make a difference in the Sierra Leone programme, providing supportive and quality operations services. You will act as key contributor to the strategic vision for the country programme, and work with a group of passionate people that are specialists in their respective fields. We will offer a fair pay, competitive benefits package and opportunities for training and development.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.