WINROCK
INTERNATIONAL

POSITION DESCRIPTION

LOCATION : Dakar, Senegal
POSITION TITLE : Operations & Human Resources Manager
STATUS : Full time
REPORTS TO : Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP), Operations

Winrock International is a non-profit organization that works with people around the world to increase econo-mic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock is currently recruiting for the position of full-time Accountant in its Dakar project office to support the five-year, USAID-funded Feed the Future Senegal Fisheries, Biodiversity and Livelihoods project (USAID Senegal FBL). The USAID Senegal FBL project seeks to improve the sustainability of Senegal’s fisheries sector to enhance food security, increase incomes and strengthen resilience.

All interested candidates shall submit their applications (maximum 5 pages including resume, two references and one-page cover letter) in English, indicating « Operations & Human Resources Manager » in the subject line. The deadline for submission of the applications is 10 May 2019. Qualified applicants will be invited for an in-person interview.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Operations & HR Manager works to implement and improve processes and policies for the USAID Senegal FBL project with particular focus on procurement, H R, staff training and daily office operations; including front office and travel coordination. This position reports to the DCOP, Operations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Operations & HR Manager works to assist the DCOP, Operations by directly managing staff and daily office operations. The position also oversees and manages procurement and HR policies and procedures for the Se¬negal FBL project. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Manage daily office operations, and participate in long-term organizational planning;
• Develop and implement the H R Policy including staff salary negotiation and fixation, contracts administration, staff performance evaluations, extension of contracts, insurance coverage, and travel;
• Manage promotions and/or advise on disciplinary actions, and advise management team on compliance with local labor laws and regulations;
• Oversee staff training and development;
• Oversee all procurements and subawards/contracts, including preparation of bid documents, bid invita¬tions, evaluations, recommendations, approvals, placement of orders, and vendor bills. This includes obtaining USAID’s approval as required for the non restricted or restricted items;
• Oversight of associated staff and their work flows, including administrative and support staff;
• Work with the DCOP, Operations to coordinate with WI’s partner organizations on matters relating to determining equipment needs and their procurements;
• Submit periodic reports, including annual procure-ment plans;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum degree in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or Management, Bachelor of Arts (BA) or related degree.
• Minimum eight years of professional experience in human resources in a progressively increased managerial role.
• Previous experience with implementation of donor-funded projects. Experience with USAID projects required.
• Experience working with local and international NGOs in Senegal is required
• oFluency in English is required.