Application Deadline : 25 Jan 2013
United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) requires applications from the deserving applicants for the position of Operations Manager. Location of the job is Tripoli, Libya. Fluency in English is essential and Arabic will be an asset for the applicant. Duration of initial contract is Until end of December 2013.
Duties and Responsibilities :
The Operations manager will have the following tasks – all in accordance with UNDP rules, procedures and standards:
- Advise on operational policies pertaining to project implementation and management
- Compliant financial resources management
- Provision of advice on operational policies pertaining to project implementation and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Ensure compliance of the project’s operational implementation process.
- Review annual/quarterly work and budget plans and detailed implementation plans in coordination with the project team
- Ensure effective and accurate financial resources management focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Financial activities, financial recording/reporting system
- Implementation of effective internal controls such as maintenance of the internal expenditures control system
- Ensure provision of efficient procurement and logistical services, and supervision of team focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Procurement strategies including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, and quality management
- Review terms of reference to ensure the quality of inputs to be procured
- Ensure efficient human resource management and general administration of the project focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Compliance with UNDP rules and regulations for recruitment and human resource management for the project
- Preparation of recruitment plan and elaboration of job descriptions for required elections staffing
- Support to recruitment process and work closely with the HR unit of the UNDP Libya office.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in Business Administration, Operations Management, Social Sciences, International Development, Economics or related fields;
- 7 years relevant work experience, at least 5 of which involve similar senior experience of operational management of projects or programmes
- 3 years of relevant experience in relation to electoral management (preferred);
- Experience of sustaining high level professional relations with leading Government officials in sensitive political environments;
- Substantive project operational management experience, including detailed working knowledge of human resources, procurement, ICT, finance, asset management and logistics;
- A sound track record of experience in an international setting with the UN or with international organisations, or similar context;
- Experience of managing financial resources;
- Worked in a post-conflict environments;
- Experience of the Arab region, an advantage;
- Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Front Page, Adobe In-Design and web-based management systems. Good knowledge of Atlas is a must;
- Knowledge of UNDP electoral assistance procedures an advantage.
- Practical familiarity with UNDP project management principles and practises – essential.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Arabic definitely an asset
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