Operations Manager
Children of the Nation
NGO
Upper Banta Mokelleh, Ngolala Junction
Job Type
Full-time
Closing date:
29 April 2022
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Interested applicants should apply by sending in a letter of application with a most recent copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV) plus two letters of recommendation (one of which should be from your current Pastor) to: The Country Director, Children of the Nations Sierra Leone Ngolala, Upper Banta Chiefdom Or # 2 Tumoe Drive, Marjay Town, Freetown
About
Children of the Nation
Children of the Nations Sierra Leone (COTN-SL) is a National Christian Non-Governmental Organization operating in the Upper Banta Chiefdom, Moyamba district with its headquarter office in Marjay town, Freetown. The vision of COTN-SL is to raise children that will transform nations. The Management of COTN-SL is seeking to recruit an Operation Manager who is a committed Christian and has a continuous passion and calling to work with orphaned and destitute children in the following capacity: POSITION/TITLE: Operations Manager LOCATION: Upper Banta Mokelleh, Ngolala Junction IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Country Director WORKING DAYS: Monday to Friday
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION Minimum qualification of Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Project Management or Community Development or other Social Sciences with at least 5 years work experience with the humanitarian section. Experience in working in Child Development is essential to this role. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent skills in the use of Microsoft office packages especially word, excel and power point. Experience in providing training/facilitation is desirable. Experience in providing training/facilitation, project design, proposal writing, and project cycle management competencies are desirable. High level of professionalism, innovation, energy, creativity, and flexibility. MANNER OF APPLICATION: Interested applicants should apply by sending in a letter of application with a most recent copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV) plus two letters of recommendation (one of which should be from your current Pastor) to: The Country Director, Children of the Nations Sierra Leone Ngolala, Upper Banta Chiefdom Or # 2 Tumoe Drive, Marjay Town, Freetown DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: All applications should reach any of the above addresses on or before Friday 29th April, 2022 at 5 pm prompt. Only short listed candidates will be invited for both written and oral interviews. FEMALES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
About the Role
KEY RESPONSIBILITY: Under the supervision of the Country Director, the Operation Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the operations of the various departments for achieving organizational goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises Coordinators on their day-to-day activities. Ensure that planned programs are implemented accordingly. Monitor program activities of COTN-SL Ensure quarterly meetings of Coordinators are held. Do quarterly evaluations with Coordinators. Work with the management team on the development and implementation of organizational strategies Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organization’s mission. Compile and submit departmental monthly and quarterly reports. Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, and IT), as well as coordinate communication between Country Director and the Community stakeholders. Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. Oversee management, planning, systems and controls. Assist to search for like-minded organization for partnership and attend assigned partnership meetings Assist in the development of annual departmental goals and budgets. Require to perform any other official duty assigned by the Country Director