Free Yezidi Foundation
The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing all HR and procurement processes of FYF. We are looking for an individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of religious minorities recovering from genocide who believes in the importance and value of civil society organizations, trauma treatment, justice and accountability, and women’s rights. The Operations Manager will report to the Executive Director and will manage the Field Operations Manager. (S)he will be expected to work remotely.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform several functions:
- Oversee all HR processes: post jobs on relief web, track all incoming CVs, screen candidates, manage the interview process, onboard and offboard staff
- Manage field operations team
- Oversee field procurement processes
- Manage HQ procurement processes
- Oversee field and HQ personnel matters
- Manage all expat logistics when in country
- Manage all incoming delegations, in coordination with the programs team and Country Director
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in international relations, development, nonprofit management, or related fields is a distinct advantage. Master’s degree preferred.
- Three to five years of operations management experience in development or humanitarian programs.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with HR management.
- Experience with procurement processes.
- A genuine commitment to working at the community level to improve the lives of members of a persecuted religious minority.
- Proven capabilities in integrity and strong attention to detail are required, with the ability to work independently and with a diverse team, communicate effectively with individuals from different backgrounds, and contribute to overall team capacity building.
- Fluency in English and the ability to write documents, reports, and present information in English is required.
Base of Operations: Remote
Start Date: 15 June 2023
Daily Routine: The Operations Manager will be overseen by the Executive Director. (S)he will be expected to work from 8:00-16:00 if based in EST or 10:30-18:30 if based in GMT+3. Flexibility may be given to work a mix of EST and AST working hours.
How to apply
All candidates interested in this position should send their CV and cover letter to FYF’s Human Resources team at [email protected] with “Operations Manager” in subject line.
Monthly salary expectations in USD must be included to be considered.
Deadline to apply is 15 June 2023 at 16:30 EST. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and position will be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.