Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, is currently looking for a highly qualified Head of Support Services for our operations in Libya.
Overall purpose of the role :
Operationally and strategically responsible for Finance, Human Resources, Logistics and Procurement, Administration and IT.
The Head of Support Services is expected to have senior level management experience and a demonstrable successful track record of organizational development and resource mobilization, be able to conceptualize and articulate DRC’s vision, and have the strong oral and written communication skill required to translate the vision into action.
About the job :
Management :
- Lead and manage the support managers (including people planning, performance, well-being and development) ;
- Manage, deliver and report on current operations programme support in geographic scope ;
- Establish high performing support teams ensuring high-quality approaches are maintained ;
- Develop and improve operational approaches, compliance and systems, and support the Country Director to build and deliver effective and sustainable interventions ;
- Responsible for the strategic development, management and implementation of the support operations ;
- Ensure appropriate technical support is available to programs, in line with organizational priorities ;
- Ensure support for annual planning and review processes ;
- Direct responsibility for ensuring that the DRC Programme operates in accordance with DRC’s support function guidelines.
Operational Management :
- Support the Country Director and the Senior Management Team in liaising with donors and authorities, especially as relates to issues of compliance, registration, and audit ;
- Oversee the operational support units for the country by providing strategic leadership and technical support to the areas under his/her supervision ;
- Supervision, audits and controlling and implementation of corrective actions related to DRC’s operational standards within support areas ;
- Ensure that DRC retains and continually develops its operational capacity to provide rapid emergency response in particular within its procurement and transport systems ;
- Actively contribute to the risk management plan and mitigations for the country that identifies the major financial and operational risks ;
- Ensure that all administrative and legal-related systems are accurate and maintained ;
- Work to build the capacity of the operational support staff throughout the operation though frequent in-service training sessions and mentoring support ;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of DRC’s global development initiatives
DRC Dynamics ERP System :
- Ensure ERP functionality is properly rolled out and used by relevant staff ;
- Apply reports and data analytics from DRC Dynamics to improve overall performance.
About you :
To be successful in this role we expect :
Experience and technical competencies :
- At least 7 years’ experience in relevant field ;
- At least 4 years’ experience with people management ;
- Experience in a similar role in an international NGO ;
- Proven leadership skills and a competence in people management ;
- Proven operational management experience and capability, including in conflict areas ;
- Proven significant financial, information and systems management experience ;
- Significant experience in procurement and tender processes ;
- Understanding and experience of institutional fundraising ;
- Understanding of the countries in which DRC operates and sensitive to the cultural context ;
- Experience working in an ERP system, including supply chain, finance and HR systems ;
- Full professional proficiency in English.
Education :
A Master’s Degree or advanced professional qualification in Finance or Business Administration
Languages : Fluent English, Arabic an advantage.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies :
- Striving for excellence : You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process. ;
- Collaborating : You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback ;
- Taking the lead : You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation ;
- Communicating : You listen and speak effectively and honestly ;
- Demonstrating integrity : Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer :
- Contract length : 12 months ;
- Level : E – Manager ;
- Designation of Duty Station : Unaccompanied non-family duty station ;
- Start date : August.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to drc.ngo under Vacancies. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Liam Kelly, [email protected].
Application process :
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications : June 5th 2020
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process. Visit drc.ngo to read more about what we do to secure robust safeguarding mechanisms.