Head of Operations*

The position is to be filled as soon as possible, with an initial contract duration of two years. There are good prospects for an extension. Employment location will be Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Welthungerhilfe Madagascar focuses on food security, nutrition, wash, waste management and resilience, with a holistic approach. As Head of Operations, you lead the logistics department (including IT) and report to the Country Director. You will be part of the Senior Management Team and be responsible for an effective and efficient delivery of Welthungerhilfe (WHH) projects in compliance with WHH and donor policies and standards. Your objective is to facilitate smooth workflows, collaboration among the support units, cost efficiency, compliance, risk management in the Country Office (CO) and all areas of intervention, and the overall structure of projects activities in the country.

Your responsibilities

• Manage the logistic department and logistics team
• Oversee implementation of and compliance with procurement policies and procedures
• Supervision and control of the procurement plans and tender processes for all projects and the CO
• Fleet, stock and facility management
• Ensure working IT infrastructure based on the needs of the CO and areas
• In close collaboration with country team, ensure proper budget allocation of logistics means during the development of project proposals
• Support the Country Director in the implementation of the security plan and measures
• Implement and manage a preparedness plan for disasters and its measures for the logistic department
• Represents WHH in relevant networks

Your profile

• A university or college degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field such as humanitarian assistance, management studies, logistics, human resources
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in an operational position within an international NGO, including two years in a senior level position
• Proven experience in training and capacity building of staff
• Previous experience of work with local partners
• Experience in compliance/control and fraud mitigation systems
• Experience working with BMZ and EU donor and grants compliance requirements, experience with BHA and ECHO are an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to motivate others
• Willingness to receive necessary vaccinations for working in Welthungerhilfe’s project countries and to undertake regular missions in the field
• Excellent spoken and written English and French language skills

Our offer

We offer you the opportunity to work in a responsible and interesting field as part of an extremely dedicated team. Welthungerhilfe attaches great importance to the personal and professional development of its employees and the balance of their work and private life. Remuneration is based on our gender-independent salary scale. In addition, Welthungerhilfe offers numerous other benefits, which are listed under “Our benefits”.

*Welthungerhilfe values diversity and ensures an inclusive, non-discriminatory working environment. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.