RPMGlobal
Operations Manager, FEWS NET 8 - Decision Support
RPMGlobal, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Chemonics seeks an
Operations Manager
to join The
Famine Early Warning Systems Network 8 - Decision Support project (FEWS NET 8 DS) . The Operations Manager will manage and provide administrative, operational, human resources, finance, security, information technology, and logistical support to the FEWS NET DS team across 42 country offices and the United States. Reporting to the Senior Administrative Officer, the Operations Manager will ensure that the global teams are set up to achieve excellence in execution. This is a full-time, Washington, DC based position that will require periodic on-site work in our Washington, DC office location as part of our hybrid, flexible work structure. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.Responsibilities:Manage procurement, travel, logistical, operational, recruitment, personnel management and administrative tasks for the FEWS NET 8 DS team, including the start-up recruitment of over 200 full-time staff across the world;Manage the FEWS NET 8 DS’s technical team’s transition to and integration of Google Suite, including start-up facilitation, training, and ongoing support to staff, systems development, and the ongoing maintenance of Chemonics/SharePoint and USAID/Google Suite as necessary;Contribute to the on-time and in-full delivery of all technical and administrative deliverables under FEWS NET 8 DS through detailed workplan tracking and coordination with the FEWS NET 8 DS Senior Management Team (SMT);Identify, recruit, and onboard short-term experts and full-time staff based on technical team needs throughout the life of the project;Manage, together with the Operations Associate, requests for Facilities, A/V, and IT support departments on facilities, equipment, and supply needs for the wider FEWS NET 8 DS team, including acting as ad-hoc IT coordination for project office colleagues;Ensure successful and efficient field travel by managing, together with the Operations Associate, the logistics of international travel for US-based staff, including collaboration with the Security Management Unit (SMU), the Security, Instability and Conflict Advisor/Sr. Specialist, and the regional PMUs to schedule safety briefings, confirm itinerary logistics, and liaise with client to meet approval and trip reporting requirements;Collaborate with regional PMU leadership to ensure accurate and up-to-date budget forecasts for travel, procurement, and other expenditures on a monthly basis;Collaborate closely with the Project Management Unit (PMU) to ensure that technical operations are compliant with all company and client procedures for start-up, activity implementation, personnel management, and closeout;Mentor and develop Operations Associate as direct report, including regular management check-ins, management of a professional development plan, and oversight of Operations Associate workload to ensure timely and growth-oriented feedback when necessary;Undertake other duties as assigned by the SAO and COP.Requirements:Minimum 3 years of relevant experience;Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred;Experience supervising or mentoring employees desirable;Experience living and working in a developing country context is preferred;Experience with USAID/Washington and field operations, programs, policies, and procedures desirable;Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems and Office suite, including Excel, and an interest in learning additional computer skills;Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor with demonstrated ability and comfort working with a range of diverse technical and administrative professionals across multiple geographies;Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized in delivering professional responsibilities and organizational commitments on time and of high quality;Capacity to proactively and assertively address issues and changing circumstances adeptly, both independently and with the support of other team members;Fluency in English required; Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Arabic language is desirable.Application Instructions:Please apply by
11:59 PM Eastern
on
November 15, 2024.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity EmployerChemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionChemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant...
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Operations Manager
to join The
Famine Early Warning Systems Network 8 - Decision Support project (FEWS NET 8 DS) . The Operations Manager will manage and provide administrative, operational, human resources, finance, security, information technology, and logistical support to the FEWS NET DS team across 42 country offices and the United States. Reporting to the Senior Administrative Officer, the Operations Manager will ensure that the global teams are set up to achieve excellence in execution. This is a full-time, Washington, DC based position that will require periodic on-site work in our Washington, DC office location as part of our hybrid, flexible work structure. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.Responsibilities:Manage procurement, travel, logistical, operational, recruitment, personnel management and administrative tasks for the FEWS NET 8 DS team, including the start-up recruitment of over 200 full-time staff across the world;Manage the FEWS NET 8 DS’s technical team’s transition to and integration of Google Suite, including start-up facilitation, training, and ongoing support to staff, systems development, and the ongoing maintenance of Chemonics/SharePoint and USAID/Google Suite as necessary;Contribute to the on-time and in-full delivery of all technical and administrative deliverables under FEWS NET 8 DS through detailed workplan tracking and coordination with the FEWS NET 8 DS Senior Management Team (SMT);Identify, recruit, and onboard short-term experts and full-time staff based on technical team needs throughout the life of the project;Manage, together with the Operations Associate, requests for Facilities, A/V, and IT support departments on facilities, equipment, and supply needs for the wider FEWS NET 8 DS team, including acting as ad-hoc IT coordination for project office colleagues;Ensure successful and efficient field travel by managing, together with the Operations Associate, the logistics of international travel for US-based staff, including collaboration with the Security Management Unit (SMU), the Security, Instability and Conflict Advisor/Sr. Specialist, and the regional PMUs to schedule safety briefings, confirm itinerary logistics, and liaise with client to meet approval and trip reporting requirements;Collaborate with regional PMU leadership to ensure accurate and up-to-date budget forecasts for travel, procurement, and other expenditures on a monthly basis;Collaborate closely with the Project Management Unit (PMU) to ensure that technical operations are compliant with all company and client procedures for start-up, activity implementation, personnel management, and closeout;Mentor and develop Operations Associate as direct report, including regular management check-ins, management of a professional development plan, and oversight of Operations Associate workload to ensure timely and growth-oriented feedback when necessary;Undertake other duties as assigned by the SAO and COP.Requirements:Minimum 3 years of relevant experience;Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; Master’s degree preferred;Experience supervising or mentoring employees desirable;Experience living and working in a developing country context is preferred;Experience with USAID/Washington and field operations, programs, policies, and procedures desirable;Solid knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems and Office suite, including Excel, and an interest in learning additional computer skills;Excellent communication skills and professional demeanor with demonstrated ability and comfort working with a range of diverse technical and administrative professionals across multiple geographies;Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized in delivering professional responsibilities and organizational commitments on time and of high quality;Capacity to proactively and assertively address issues and changing circumstances adeptly, both independently and with the support of other team members;Fluency in English required; Proficiency in French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Arabic language is desirable.Application Instructions:Please apply by
11:59 PM Eastern
on
November 15, 2024.
No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity EmployerChemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionChemonics will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant...
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