SNV recruits 01 Deputy Country Director / Operations

Deputy Country Director- Operations

Lusaka, Zambia

Full-time

Contract type: National employment contract

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has over 1250 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 – 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation – by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline.

SNV Zambia works in 8 provinces, with the Country Office in Lusaka, and field offices in Kasama, Katete, Lundazi and Choma. The programs are supported by various international donors such as SIDA, DFID, GIZ and SDC.

For more information on our operations in Zambia and SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

Direction and management of country operations so that support functions which comprise administration, human resources, procurement, logistics/ fleet management, IT are coordinated and implemented efficiently and cost-effectively to respond to programme needs and provide high quality services to staff and external stakeholders at different levels.

Support functions comprise approximately 15 staff in total and includes the efficient operation of four field offices in addition to the country office in Lusaka.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide leadership and oversight of SNV Zambia’s day-to-day administration, including property management, procurement, logistics, and human resources.

Ensure an effective set-up and organisation of SNV Zambia at Country office and field office level, aimed at representation, functional administration and operational systems in place, as well as efficient links between the main country office and the field offices.

Contribute to enhancing cost efficiency throughout SNV Zambia’s operations

Provide guidance on matters related to tax, insurance, immigration procedures for expats; labour laws and business processes

Ensure high quality reporting that allows for proper tracing and tracking of inventory and assets.

Perform periodic systems checks in administration, logistics, procurement, Security, and fleet management in Lusaka and sub-offices to ensure compliance with SNV and donor standards and requirements, and to ensure responsive support to staff, programs, and partners.

Effectively manage talent and supervise operations department manager and officers; manage team dynamics, and the development and well-being of support and other staff.

Lead and coach the support team of SNV Zambia, monitor and coach staff to increase performance;

Ensure country security plan is regularly updated, adequate and implemented;

Liaise with the GSU in The Hague via direct contact or SNV Intranet to assure alignment with corporate policies and guidelines.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field;

Proven track record with over 10 years of experience in a senior management position, coordinating and managing operations, preferably in international NGO settings.

Experience in managing multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;

Ability to think strategically, to plan and organise teamwork and work in a network with partners;

Ability to demonstrate neutrality in a crisis context and to move towards consensus in a sensitive situation;

Excellent communication, reporting and presentation skills and advanced skills in English;

Result-oriented and ability to work under pressure.

Additional Information

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time national position with the successful candidate being contracted on a two-year basis with the possibility of renewal. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  The desired start date for this position is 1st of September 2019.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via SmartRecruiters on or before 14 August 2019 if you wish to be considered for this position. All information will be dealt with strict confidentiality.  We will revert to you as soon as we have reviewed your application.

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