Operations Manager

Job Reference Number

EMR/DP/Operations Manager EOI

Job Type

International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule

Fixed Term

Job Location

Asia; Mongolia; Ulaanbaatar

Job Summary

​Cardno Emerging Markets is inviting expressions of interest from operations managers who have experience with mining programs for the development sector in Mongolia.

Key Responsibilities

• ​Excellent understanding of the Australian mining industry, with a profile and stature across private and public sector mining networks; experience in Mongolia an asset.
• 10-15 years’ experience as an Operations Manager or Team Leader of international development programs.
• Experience in the management, administration and delivery of donor agency funded development projects.  Familiarity with Australian Agency for International Development (DFAT) funded projects preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English and English report writing skills.  Ability to converse in Mongolian or Russian an advantage.
• Proven high level communication, negotiation and teamwork skills, and ability to manage and mentor staff.
• Post graduate degree, ideally in policy related to mining governance or development studies with a focus on public policy related to mining and/or extractive industries.
• A high level of computing skills, including the use of applications in word processing (MS Word), financial spreadsheets (MS Excel) and project management (MS Project).
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines yet at high quality.

Other Requirements

Employee Benefits

Cardno offers an excellent compensation and benefits package. Cardno is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The closing date for receiving applications is 17 April 2014.

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