Job Title: Programme Specialist – SME Finance and Business Development…
Operations Manager Non-profit Jobs – TechnoServe (TNS)
Job Title: Operations Manager
Organization: TechnoServe
(TNS)
(TNS)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Country Director
About US:
TechnoServe (TNS) is an international non-profit international
development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help
entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses
that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their
communities, and their countries.
development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help
entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses
that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their
communities, and their countries.
Job Summary: The Operations
Manager will ensure timely accomplishment of the country program targets
through judicious and efficient implementation of operational plans and targets
including; supply chain, procurement, inventory and logistics management,
repairs and maintenance, asset management, security, and fleet management in
accordance with TechnoServe policies/procedures and donor requirements.
Manager will ensure timely accomplishment of the country program targets
through judicious and efficient implementation of operational plans and targets
including; supply chain, procurement, inventory and logistics management,
repairs and maintenance, asset management, security, and fleet management in
accordance with TechnoServe policies/procedures and donor requirements.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Upholding Policies and Procedures of Critical Operations:
- Collect and analyze proposals/quotations
against specifications of the RFP/RFQs and prepare cost bid analysis
reports with award justification and reference other terms and conditions - The incumbent will regularly review
current policies and procedures related to logistics, procurement, vehicle
usage and asset management to ensure compliance with donor and corporate
requirements - Prepare and issue purchase
orders/contracts for the acquisition of goods and services after
negotiation of contractual terms and conditions with the vendors/
contractors. - Keenly review payment paper trails that
are produced in the region and carry out the operations check specifically
required for processing by the Finance team - Update and maintain a filling system for
all documents related to procurements in Uganda - Maintain vendor contracts and
relationships for Uganda
Engage with Implementing Teams (Procurement and Logistics):
- Act as focal point person for all
Operational Activities (IT, Contract Management, Procurement, Logistics,
Fleet and Asset Management) in Uganda - Train and coach members of the program
team in the use of the different operational tracking tools and how best
these programs can benefit from the tools - Provide pro-active advice to regional
program teams to ensure optimal operational systems while maintaining
adherence to TechnoServe’s relevant policies (e.g., vehicle policy, travel
policy, procurement policy, etc.) - Support in-country program team in
development of quarterly plans for procurement, team logistics, and
vehicle management (including vehicle fueling and maintenance) - Maintain a procurement tracking report to ensure
that all orders are tracked from the point of request through to final
receipt - Serve as the coordinator for travel and
support for members of the cross-cutting programs or EA Regional Teams
traveling in the country, coordinating logistics of travel and
accommodation
Office Management:
- Ensure the office environments in all
offices are maintained to an appropriate level of organization and
cleanliness, with monitored provision of sundries - The jobholder will also coordinate the
administration of office resources and arrange for the repair and
maintenance of office equipment as directed
Fleet Management:
- Prepare and review monthly fuel
reconciliation reports including vehicle maintenance reports, split them
into programs, and advise Program Managers on the way forward - Oversee overall management of vehicle
fleet, including establishing maintenance schedules, assurances about
safety and security equipment, review and supervision of all office
drivers and subordinate staff - Ensure field vehicles and driver administration
is executed in a professional manner and in accordance with TechnoServe
vehicle policy and traffic regulations, and that all related vehicle
documents are filled out appropriately and on-time - Ensure that rental vehicles are fit for
the purpose hired, hired drivers have an acceptable level of skills, and
are briefed on TechnoServe policies and code of conduct - Ensure vehicles have updated insurance,
registration and other required documents
Asset Management:
- Ensure there is an up-to-date and accurate
asset registry for Uganda - Ensure the transfer and return of assets
to/from staff in different duty stations - Ensure regular physical
verification/checks of all assets and inventory in TechnoServe Field
Offices
Safety and Security in Collaboration with HQ: Support the CD in collecting,
updating and communicating about the safety and security situation in the
country and operational areas
updating and communicating about the safety and security situation in the
country and operational areas
Security Planning and Implementation:
- Develop, maintain and coordinate updating
of the Country Safety & Security Plan - With the support of the CD, ensure
implementation of the Country Safety & Security Plan and other
applicable safety and security related policies and procedures - Support crisis or incident management, as
required - Provide a security briefing to all international
visitors to the office (HQ staff, consultants, etc.) within 24-48 hours
their arrival
Safety and Security Monitoring and Reporting:
- Conduct ongoing threat assessments for
TechnoServe’s operational areas - Monitor staff adherence to TechnoServe
safety and security-related policies - Identify weak points in safety and
security, protocols requiring improvement - Track staff travel (to better provide
support in the event of an incident) - Monitors vehicles, drivers, guard
activities, and operations for adherence to safety and security protocols,
as appropriate - Report security incidents affecting
TechnoServe staff, offices and assets - Compose and distribute safety and security
updates to country office staff and liaises with the headquarters
compliance and risk management function - Distribute information as directed by CD
to staff
General Administration: Maintain
routine and confidential correspondence files/ documents that may be needed in
the event of an emergency
routine and confidential correspondence files/ documents that may be needed in
the event of an emergency
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s
degree in Procurement, Business Administration or related field. A Masters
degree in Business Administration or Professional Qualification is
preferred - At least seven years’ experience in
Administration/ procurement and Logistics work - Previous exposure and experience managing
fleet/drivers is important with ability to travel to field offices as and
when required - Computer literacy skills:
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use specific computer programs or
applications for own functional area. Has the ability to improve
performance by integrating new and existing technology into the workplace. - Innovative Mindset: Curious
inquiries, asks questions and seeks out information from multiple sources,
learns from mistakes, sees change as an opportunity. - Internal Client Focus: Client
Focus is based on the ability to understand the client’s needs and
concerns in the short to long-term and to provide sound recommendations
and/or solutions. - Compliance & Governance:
Compliance with and knowledge of company policies, applicable legislation,
grant requirements, donor contracts, the local labor code and tax laws.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover
letter and resume (CV) via Email only to the Human Resources Manager:
ug-jobs@tns.org. Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in
the subject line of your email and on the application letter.
letter and resume (CV) via Email only to the Human Resources Manager:
ug-jobs@tns.org. Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in
the subject line of your email and on the application letter.
Deadline: 7th April
2017
2017
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