Avis de recrutement : ZOA recrute un(e) Responsable des opérations en Irak.

 

 

 

 

 

ZOA’s programme in Iraq

Since 2014 ZOA has been working among the most vulnerable people affected by the different conflicts in Iraq. Over the years ZOA developed a multisectoral programme focusing on Food Security  and Agricultural development plus Education and Peacebuilding.  ZOA has developed a portfolio and reputation on Climate Smart Agriculture training and Disaster Risk Reduction in drought, as well as experience in value chain development through Public Private Partnerships. In the Education and Peacebuilding sector, ZOA focuses on community re-integration and social cohesion in combination with Preventing Violent Extremism. ZOA has a country office in Erbil and base office in Mosul. Programme areas are Tel Afar, Sinjar, Kirkuk, Duhok and Baghdad.

Your challenge

As Manager of Operations in Iraq you will be responsible for effective and efficient management and control of all operational processes and managing the Finance and Operations team at Country Office level. This includes Finances, HR, Logistics, Administration, IT and Security. In this role you will be part of the Country Management Team.

As Manager of Operations you will be directly managing operations team that includes nine staff members. Within the operations you will be heading the departments of finance, logistics, and  human resources.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

HR

  • Translating ZOA’s worldwide HR policies and procedures into the local cultural setting and the implementation of HR policies and procedures;
  • Monitoring HR compliance to internal and external (donor and government) rules and regulations;
  • Supervising staff recruitment processes;
  • Ensuring that Terms & Conditions of employment comply with local legal requirements.

Finance

  • Contributing to the Country Strategy and Annual Plan, with a specific task in preparing the corresponding annual budget and financial sections;
  • Development of monthly and quarterly financial management information at country organisation and at Programme Organisation level;
  • Preparation of country annual accounts, in accordance with relevant legislation and regulations;
  • Monitoring finance compliance to internal and external (donor and government) rules and regulations;
  • Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports at country organisation and program organisation level;
  • Managing financial audits and responding to audit reports.

Administration

  • Maintaining country specific policies and procedures in the fields of Finance, HR management, Security, Logistics and procurement in compliance with ZOA global quality management framework and IT;
  • Maintaining Country administrative manual (finance, HR, procurement) and ensuring compliance;
  • Monitoring of and support to program organisations on processes and procedures related to Finance, HR management, Security, Logistics and procurement and IT.

Logistics

  • Implementation of IT policies and procedures in compliance with ZOA’s worldwide framework;
  • Implementation of logistical policies and procedures in compliance with ZOA’s worldwide framework;
  • Monitoring and evaluation of logistical policies and procedures.

Security

  • Supporting the Country Director to enforce adherence to the security rules and instructions as described in the ZOA security handbook and the local security plan;
  • Supporting the Country Director that all staff members attend a security training, receive a security briefing and all receive and understand the Local Security Plan.

Your profile

Identity

  • The candidate is expected to fully support the vision, mission and Christian values of ZOA;
  • Leading by example: reflect our values internally and externally.

Knowledge and experience

  • Bachelor degree in financial management or auditing;
  • Experience in operations/logistics and HR and knowledge of and experience in HR;
  • Command of English is essential;
  • Experience and affinity with various software tools (ERP-Unit4, Sharepoint, MS Office);
  • Good knowledge and experience of working with international institutional donors in the sector;
  • More than 3 years’ experience in a similar senior level position in recovery or development settings in developing countries;
  • Candidates with experience in the Middle-Eastern countries will be preferred.

Skills/attitude

  • Takes initiative to improve processes and procedures;
  • Knows how to prioritize;
  • Analytical;
  • Flexible conduct;
  • Accuracy;
  • Strong communicator;
  • People oriented leadership;
  • Decisiveness.

Vacancy closing date:    2nd of July 2023

Application process