Manager - Operations and Value Chain, GFA

Job Description

Title: Manager - Operations and Value Chain, GFA

Company Name: Save the Children

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Master Degree, preferably Social Science/Agriculture/Development Studies or relevant discipline

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)

Job Responsibilities:
∎ The Manager - Operations and Value Chain shares in the overall responsibility for the implementation, direction and coordination of the all three components of GFA (General Food Assistance) program.
∎ This position will be mainly responsible for implementation of in-kind food distribution, e-voucher operations & Farmers Market through partnership process and mobile food distribution in the camp areas.
∎ S/he will be responsible for effective Commodity management of GFD (in-kind) part in coordination with WFP & Implementing partner. S/he will work closely with WFP Team And Implementing Partner (YPSA) for regular coordination and maintain liaison with respective Govt. officials, camp in-charge and other actors working in the camp areas.
∎ The Manager Operations will also ensure Partner team are capable enough to work smoothly with quality.
∎ Ensure Partners uses updated & authentic Bene. database and ensure all reports, including Daily/Monthly/Quarterly reports are prepared on time with quality to send to WFP.
∎ The Manager will assist on program development, budget preparation and expenditure, as well as overall responsible for ensuring smooth and effective program operations by arranging all required support services and making resources available to achieve program goals.
∎ S/he will lead the program support teams (Finance, HR, Admin, IT etc.) and provide support on every day operations, including efficient and cost effective use of all resources.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum 06 years working experience, preferably in Commodity Management, community mobilization & food security livelihood and Value chain.
∎ Demonstrated experience in partnership with UN agencies, national and International NGOs/GOB in camps will be preferred.
∎ Sound knowledge on humanitarian compliances, operation modalities of UN agencies is required
∎ Excellent management skills
∎ Excellent in team work and networking
∎ Proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Excel and Internet
∎ Excellent communication skills both in English and Bangla

Application Deadline: February 8, 2020

Company Information:
∎ Save the Children
∎ Business : The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
- Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Category: NGO/Development