Operations Manager – Sierra Leone At Plan International

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion, and discrimination. And its girls who are most affected.

Working together with children, young people, our supporters, and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.

We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national, and global levels using our reach, experience, and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries.

The Opportunity

The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that sound accounting, financial management, internal control systems, and procedures are in place for the smooth running of Plan’s operations in Sierra Leone in the Integrated School Feeding programme implemented across 5 districts in Sierra Leone.

The role will ensure:

· That all financial reports are reviewed as accurate and consolidated in a timely manner in line with donor requirements

· That disbursement of all Plan funds is done in line with Plan procedures

· That all financial issues are dealt with as outlined in Plan procedures and controls, as well as international accounting standards, provisions, and regulations.

Significant time will be spent working to ensure financials are accurately reported internally and from partners. The Operations Manager will work closely with the Head of Operations of Plan International Sierra Leone to ensure the Integrated School Feeding programme fully complies with the law of the land in relation to taxation, employment, and other relevant regulatory requirements. Direct reports are (i) Grants and Finance Coordinator; (ii) Procurement Coordinator and (iii) District Logistics Coordinators and Administration Coordinator. Budget management and expenditure authorisation levels will be in line with Plan International Sierra Leone’s Delegation of Authority matrix.

Do you have what it takes?

Operations Manager must have Skills and knowledge to achieve following:

· Ability to adopt new software and financial management systems

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook

· Demonstrated decision making and risk management capabilities

· Problem solving skills

· Good team player

· Good negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills

· Good communication skills both oral and written

· Good accounting, analytical and judgment skills

· Ability to deliver to tight deadlines

· Ability to facilitate participative processes