Director, Operations for a renowned NGO

Job Description

Title: Director, Operations for a renowned NGO

Company Name: A renowned NGO

Vacancy: Not specific

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Masters in any Discipline
∎ Skills Required: implementation, Administrative, Community Development, Development organization, Environment/ Disaster Management, Excellent organizational and leadership skills, Rural development

Experience Requirements:
∎ 20 to 25 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): monitoring and evaluation, Ability to Work Under Pressure, Development Research, NGO/ Other Services
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Oversee Organization's operational support functions: Procurement, Logistics, Risk Management, Estate and Administration (including Travel, Transportation, Visa and Protocol Services) ensuring that employee's organizational outcomes are met.
∎ Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of implementation of strategic initiatives, especially those that are organization-level projects.
∎ As a part of Organizational Development Committee (ODC), lead on bringing changes in necessary core business processes, structures, and operating models to make the organization more efficient, leaner and sharper.
∎ Instilling a high level of customer services in all administrative functions, and improving relations with service recipients.
∎ Provide technical support to Humanitarian Crisis Management Project in Cox's Bazar in areas of Procurement, Logistics and Administration.
∎ Ensure proper administration of land as a part of Estate management.
∎ Drive system improvement of procurement services in terms of proper planning, speed of delivery and cost-efficiency without compromising transparency.
∎ Oversee the migration towards technology-based, data-oriented solution, which include implementation of ERP in operations.
∎ Introduce and operate improved organizational management tools with the guidance of the Executive Management Committee (EMC) for faster and more effective organizational level decision making.
∎ Establish a safeguarding culture across all levels of the program by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
∎ Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
∎ Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ The candidate must come from senior business management background, including experience in being in a c-suite position in large corporations/organizations. Ability to lead technology-based management of large-sized organization is preferred. Some of the key competencies are as follows:
∎ Proven track record of leading role in large and complex organizations with strong analytical skill, business acumen, project management, creativity, etc.
∎ Strong network in private, public and security sector.
∎ Strategic vision and leadership skills.
∎ Strong change management leadership, ability to transform business processes
∎ Cultural sensitivity, respect for diversity, flexibility and adaptability.
∎ In-depth knowledge of corporate governance, finance, and performance management principles.
∎ Strong communications skills (effective presentation at all levels, negotiation, and conflict resolution).

Application Deadline: January 10, 2020

Company Information:
∎ A renowned NGO

Category: NGO/Development

Read Before Apply: Minimum 20 years' experience in private sector and/or development sector or related field, with a minimum 3+ years of experience in a c-suite or similar position in a large corporation/organization. The candidate ideally would have experience working in a number of different settings (i.e. non-profit, government, private sector, academia, military etc.). International exposure will be an added advantage.