Operations Manager
- Co-manage the VVOB’s office in Uganda in close collaboration with the Country Programmes Manager.
- Maintain, strengthen and oversee effective systems and procedures for HR management, and you manage HR policies and procedures aligned with global VVOB standards and local laws.
- Maintain, strengthen, and oversee effective systems and procedures for financial management, reporting and auditing, also aligned with global VVOB standards and local laws.
- Oversee Human Resources (HR), procurement, logistics, office IT and administrative functions ensuring value, efficiency, and compliance of the organisation to local and global policies. You review and manage contracts with suppliers and staff and ensure their compliance with VVOB procedures and relevant country laws.
- Provide strong organisational leadership (on-the-job mentoring, coaching, capacity development, change management) for your team members and you foster good relationships with and between partners and teams, supporting a positive organizational culture. Leading by example, you represent our organization towards external partners and stakeholders in the domain of HR, finance, procurement, and operations.
- As the Operations Manager, you will also perform any other duty assigned by supervisors in line with your capacities.
- Proven experience and knowledge of Uganda legislation (finance, registration, labour law, taxation, etc…)
- Master’s degree (or equivalent by experience) in Business Management, Accounting, Law, Public Administration, or HR Management.
- 8 years expertise in Finance, HR, Logistics and/or Procurement.
- Skilled in leading multicultural and high-performing teams.
- Proficient in IT, including accounting software, Office 365, spreadsheet management, and IT systems administration.
- English language proficiency at CEFR Level C1.
- A dynamic working environment in an international context.
- An exciting job in a growing organisation with varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development.
- An opportunity to contribute to exciting, evidence-based projects aimed at ensuring the education sector in Uganda is strengthened by bringing in innovative solutions for the professional development of school leaders and teachers.
- Fixed-term contract (maximum 5 years) with the possibility of extension:
- A complete remuneration package, which includes a base salary and benefits.
Gross monthly salary
€2.700 – €4.600
