Operations Manager Transforming Lives Through Nutrition Full Time

• Master’s degree in business administration, financial management, logistics, or a relevant field; plus
• Minimum of 6-8 years of directly relevant experience or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Administration &Procurement

• Act as central point of contact for country office operations colleagues to guide and oversee the efficient and compliant procurement of program commodities and equipment procurement and manage supply chain logistics.
• Coordinate and track processes conducted by country office teams; troubleshoot matters arising; support teams by conducting research and providing information to support compliance with Helen Keller policies and procedures.
• Facilitate import customs clearance and warehousing solutions when required.
• Flag potential problems and bottlenecks to senior staff, as needed.
• Manage procurement of goods and services on behalf of the central program team.
• Coordinate international travel and necessary documentation for the central team.
• Liaise with People & Culture on recruitment processes, staff learning and development activities, and other Human Resources actions, as needed.

Coordination

• Model collaboration for your matrixed team: effectively consult and inform colleagues to maximize efficiency and knowledge sharing; and integrate guidance and direction from subject matter experts in your team and elsewhere in the global organization to maximize performance.
• Ensure accountability to clients, partners, colleagues and donors by providing ongoing feedback in a context of mutual respect.
• Contributing to mitigating risks and resolving issues proactively, including identifying potential challenges in logistics, budgets, or team dynamics and coordinating with cross-site colleagues for developing solutions to maintain operational momentum.