CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: International Foundation for Election Systems
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 26 Dec 2014

Operations Manager-LiberiaLocation: Liberia, MonroviaDivision: Program ManagementStatus: International Full Time Position Number: 14:193 Project Description: In January 2015 IFES will begin a 5-year program (Liberian Elections and Political Transition - LEPT) to further increase the capacity of the National Elections Commission (NEC) to efficiently, effectively, impartially, and sustainably manage elections in the coming years. The program is funded by USAID and will conclude in December 2020.
The anticipated results of the LEPT program include:
• The increased capacity of the NEC to plan and execute inclusive elections;
• A credible, accurate, transparent voter registration system;
• The increased capacity of the NEC to hold community-level information-sharing sessions and conduct civic and voter education; and
• The increased capacity of the NEC through more capable staff and well-functioning Magistrate offices.
Collectively, these activities will support the NEC in becoming increasingly independent and that Liberians’ control of their own electoral process is not merely an empty aspiration, but a reality that results in credible elections, inclusive political participation, and legitimate institutions of governance. Job Responsibilities: The Operations Manager will support the Chief of Party primarily through office administration and in-country financial management. In addition the Operations Manager will provide limited technical support to the program and NEC as directed by the Chief of Party.
Responsibilities will include assisting the Chief of Party with:
• Providing oversight of project financial management and reporting;
• Drafting, editing and quality control of project narrative reporting, in conjunction with Chief of Party and Liberian program team;
• Initiating and overseeing all aspects of local and international procurements to ensure compliance with IFES and USAID procedures and regulations;
• Supporting the Chief of Party in tracking the project’s data collection, monitoring and evaluation activities and reporting;
• Maintaining a comprehensive inventory list of all items procured for IFES and other recipients
• Overseeing specific project activities as directed/delegated by the Chief of Party;
• Serving as IFES representative when designated by the Chief of Party;
• Managing Liberian personnel as specified by the Chief of Party, including maintaining records of Liberian staff’s work / leave days and contributing to annual performance reviews;
• Coordinate the drafting and submission to IFES-DC of quarterly progress reports.
The Operations Manager will also be expected to conduct other duties as assigned in the field and also assist the Chief of Party with responding to requests from IFES headquarters. Qualifications: • Minimum of 8 years of experience in international program management, at least 5 of which must be with USAID-funded activities;
• Minimum 5 years of elections related programming experience;
• Prior experience working in Africa;
• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated overseas living experience;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Master's degree preferred, Bachelor’s required;
• Demonstrated leadership, national staff management, project administration, and financial management skills are required;
• Capacity to work well with minimal supervision;
• Competency with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks;
• Strong professional and collaborative management skills;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to manage and develop local relationships;
• Strong oral and written communication skills; and
• Familiarity with political, economic, and social issues in Africa.

To Apply:

You must go tohttp:*www.ifes.org/***to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).**Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.

How to apply:

To Apply:

You must go tohttp:*www.ifes.org/***to the Careers section and apply online. Applications are only accepted in this way. Make sure you upload all papers together (ie. cover letter and application, etc.).**Resumes are only reviewed and accepted if submitted through our careers page.