DR Congo Eastern Region Operations Manager : North Kivu, Goma

To provide leadership in the Line of Business by implementing all program operations in a timely and pro-active manner according to the agreed wider requirements of the programmes department.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate and supervise closely all sectors and themes for their operational aspects.
• Review Projects documents and build capacity of staff in ensuring compliance of all Programs and project standards and donor regulations.
• Provide technical support in the development of concept papers, develop proposals and build capacity to WV DR Congo staff.
• Ensure pro active recruitment in particular for field staff.
• Ensure quality management of all sub-offices.
• Ensure strong linkages with other teams within WV DR Congo Regions, with the NO and other stakeholders within WVI.
• Promote strong linkages with external agencies; share learning and promote change through the clusters.
• Contribute to and prepare budgets and develop funding mechanisms for projects.
• Prepare with the QA unit all reports in a timely manner for the different Stakeholders.
• Provide support to Eastern Region SMT to bring vision along with concrete solutions.
• Provide supportive monitoring on integration and implementation of programs and projects activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:
• Bachelor Degree in Economic Development, Sociology, Agriculture.
• At least 5 years field experience in management of operations in a humanitarian setting.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and donors.
• Proven Good leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven capacity to achieve results; ready to take decisions after due consultations.
• Team player with ability to adapt and listen to others.
• Strong understanding and commitment to WV’s core values, and its mission.
• Demonstrated ability in supervision.
• Working knowledge of proposal writing.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Training and facilitation skills.
• Strategic and analytical skills.
• High degree of negotiation and persuasion skills.

PREFERRED:
• Masters in Economic Development.

DR Congo Eastern Region Operations Manager -- Location: North Kivu, Goma