Operations Manager – EGYPT At Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion

Handicap International/Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an independent and impartial international solidarity organization, which intervenes in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflicts and disasters. Working alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, it acts and speaks out to meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. More info: www.hi.org

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JOB CONTEXT:

In Egypt, HI is registered under Ministry of Solidarity. HI is operating in the following sectors of intervention:

Early Childhood Development,

Inclusive Education,

Economic recovery and economic inclusion,

Physical and functional rehabilitation,

MHPSS,

Inclusive Humanitarian action,

and Inclusive governance

YOUR MISSION:

As Operations Manager, you main objectives will be :

Objective 1: Launch the implementation of PRM-funded project (including two pillars: one pillar to address the chronic ECD needs of refugees and host communities in Greater Cairo and one pillar to address the urgent needs of PSS/Rehab of refugees and host communities in Aswan)

Objective 2: Secure the implementation of the project in compliance with HI’s and the donor’s policies and regulations (in consideration of the different approaches and locations of the two pillars, yet ensuring the management and reporting as one project)

Objective 3: Train and coach Project Managers (especially those under the line-management)

To do so, here are your main missions:

Mission 1: MANAGEMENT

Manager as a role model: embody HI’s values on a daily basis, and be a role model.
Manager as a coach for meaning: understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.
Operational manager: organise the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.
First HR & Coach: contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behaviour.

Mission 2: STRATEGY AND STEERING

Size and plan necessary resources, recruit the project managers (ensuring a fit between skills and the projects’ challenges and ambitions), developing and monitoring their skills development plan, in connection with the corresponding jobs and with HR.
Where relevant, develop regular contact with current and potential donors at field level and liaise with their line manager to check coherence with institutional programming and fundraising strategy.
Within the operational framework defined in the StratOp, identify and transform funding opportunities in the area of assignment. Undertake (or contribute to) the design and drafting of new projects, and institutional fundraising for major multi-country projects, based on the decisions taken by the Authority regarding the opportunities.
In conjunction with the [Regional] Technical Unit, identify, develop, and ensure the management and progression of local partnerships and/or consortia with CSOs, NGOs, institutions, companies; on technical priorities or important topics in the area and going beyond the project timeframe

Mission 3: STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

Ensure deployment and compliance with HI global frameworks, institutional policies and standards

These include: the mandatory reference frameworks (such as HI Mission & Values or HI Theory of Change: Access to services), all HI’s institutional policies (Security / Code of Conduct and Safeguarding / Anti-fraud, bribery and corruption / PME and Project Quality Framework / Age-Gender-Disability), all institutional directives and processes; delegation thresholds; security levels

Mission 4: OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION

Responsibility 1: Ensure the sound management and monitoring of projects under his/her responsibility

In conjunction with the [Regional] Technical Unit and the [Regional] MEAL Unit, ensure that HI quality standards (including technical standards) are applied in the projects, and monitor the implementation of recommendations from support missions, evaluations and audits.
Ensure compliance with project donors’ rules and adherence to contractual commitments: consolidation, oversight and reporting to his/her line manager operational and organisational information in his/her area (dashboards, corrective action, use of own funds, beneficiary data, etc.)
In relation with the concerned departments, deploy all appropriate tools to enable projects monitoring (operational, financial, logistics, human resources and technical monitoring) respecting HI and donors’financial framework and in compliance with HI’s policies and frameworks.
Undertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation he/she received based on the programme signature delegation table
Facilitate audits (operational, financial and organisational), and ensure that their recommendations are implemented in their area of responsibility.

Responsibility 2: Keeping both potential opportunities and risks in mind, contribute to the monitoring and analysis done by the line manager, and propose mitigation measures where relevant

In conjunction with the line manager, implement analysis and monitoring of risks & opportunities related to HI’s presence and activities; implement risk mitigation actions at his/her level; and ensure the implementation of a humanitarian watch and (when decided by the Regional Director) of an emergency preparedness plan in the area

Responsibility 3: Contribute to HI’s external influence (forums, operational and strategic alliances, etc) and the external representation of the organization (events, media) in his/her area of responsibility.

May represent HI to the local, national, traditional, authorities and bodies; and international organisations and humanitarian mechanisms and coordination bodies.
As part of his/her role, convey HI’s global advocacy messages to all the relevant external partners.
Responsibility 4: Coordinate the teams in his/her area
Facilitate coordination meetings between his/her direct team of project managers and the support services located in the area when necessary.
Follow up teams in his/her area in conjunction with their direct managers.
Ensure that project managers and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate project implementation in the country; conduct regular project reviews with the project managers and relevant departments.

YOUR PROFILE:

You hold a Diploma or Master on related fields : political sciences, humanitarian, economical cursus
You have a minimum of 7 years of experience in managerial position in a similar role in humanitarian or development context
You have strong management skills
You have strong knowledge of partnerships management
You are detail oriented, highly organized and able to prioritize workflow
You are very positive, constructive and dynamic personality, solution-oriented and with a high level of professional maturity, flexibility and autonomy
You have a good resistance to stress
Fluent in written and speaking English Language; Fluent in Arabic is highly desirable

CONDITIONS:

At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

6 months International contract starting from July, 15th 2023
The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
- Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
- Pension scheme
- Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution
- Repatriation insurance paid by HI
Salary from 2869 € gross/month upon experience
Perdiem: 542 € net/month – paid in the field
Paid leaves: 25 days per year;
R&R: 1 day per month
Position unaccompanied
Housing: collective taken in charge by HI