Operations Manager Kenya 441 views0 applications

VVOB in Kenya

Our country office in Kenya is the newest addition in the growth of VVOB. We expect to start-up our first project in Kenya in January 2022, and then gradually expand our project portfolio from there. Our first project will support the implementation of the new competence-based curriculum in Kenya, specifically at the junior secondary level. The focus of this project will be on strengthening the instructional leadership skills of school leaders by providing them with new opportunities for their continuous professional development, combining a traditional cascade training system with innovative app-based learning experiences.

Purpose of the function:

The Operations Manager reports to the Country Programmes Manager. You are part of and working closely

with the other members of a country’s management team and you are responsible for the operations

department, thus managing all possible direct reports within this department. Furthermore, you work

You will:

1. You maintain strengthen and oversee effective systems and procedures for HR
   management, and you manage HR policies and procedures aligned with global VVOB
   standards and local laws.
2. You maintain, strengthen, and oversee effective systems and procedures for financial
   management, reporting and auditing and you manage finance policies aligned with
   global standards and local laws.
3. You oversee the procurement, logistics, office IT and administrative functions
   ensuring value, efficiency, and compliance of the organization to local and global
   policies. You review and manage contracts with suppliers and staff and ensure their
   compliance VVOB procedures and relevant country laws.
4. You provide strong organizational leadership (on-the-job mentoring, coaching,
   capacity development, change management) for your direct reports and you foster
   good relationships with and between partners and teams, supporting a positive
   organizational culture. Leading by example, you represent our organization towards
   external partners and stakeholders in the domain of HR, finance, procurement, and
   operations.

As the Operations Manager, you will also perform any other duty assigned by supervisors
in line with the position holder’s capacities

Who are you?

Your expertise and experience

· Master’s degree in business management, accounting, law, public admin, HR management or related field or equivalent experience

· 5 years of Operational management experience in at least 2 out of 3 of the following result areas of: Finance, HR, procurement

· Experience in leading multicultural and effective teams

· IT expertise: bookkeeping software, Office 365, spreadsheet skills, managing IT systems

· Language skills: English CEFR Level C1

Nationality: Kenyan national

What we’re offering:

· A dynamic working environment in an international context

· An exciting job with varied responsibilities

· Professional development opportunities

· A competitive salary and benefits package

· This position is subject to funding approval