Operations Manager (Iraq Nationals ONLY)

PERSON SPECIFICATION

It is essential that the post holder shows a good understanding and empathy with the Islamic Relief values and principles as well as commitment to IRW’s vision and mission.

A) EDUCATION/TRAINING

Required:

• Master/Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or other related field
• Professional Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain or any other relevant field.

Travel: 25% travels to the field offices. 

B) EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of the field experience in with a Humanitarian relief or development non-governmental organization with supervision responsibilities.
• Experience in policy formation and ensuring team-wide and system compliance.

C) Key Personal Qualities and Professional Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Word, MS Excel, power point and Outlook
• Good command in English (written and spoken) and fluency in Kurdish and Arabic (written and spoken.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Excellent staff management and interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organizational skills and efficient work methods.
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of transparency, accountability, and honesty.
• A positive problem-solving approach.
• A commitment to learn and adopt new ideas and approaches

Desirable – Experience & Skills

• Experience and knowledge of various donor requirements (local and Institutional donors WFP, OCHA, UNHCR, GAC, and ECHO etc)
• Experience of operating ERP systems such as AX

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• Screening clearance
• Receipt of satisfactory references
• Criminal Evidence Record.

D) COMPETENCIES

Core Values (Required):

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• Diversity and Inclusion.
• Integrity

Core Competencies (Required):

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• Working with People.
• Drive for Results.

Functional Competencies (Required):

• Formulating Strategies and Concepts.
• Planning and organizing.

E) CONTACTS/KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Country Director as direct line manager, HoP, FM, HR Coordinator as CMT Members and Head of Departments.
• Admin & Liaison Officer, Procurement Officer, IT Officer and Security Officer as subordinates.

F) PROBLEM-SOLVING (Thinking Environment)

• Ability to deal with complex situations and solve issues and problems

Dear Applicant: If you are a support and operational person, experienced, competent, reliable, service minded, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application from the below link and forward the filled and completed form to: [email protected] before the closing time & date (Sunday, 04:00 pm, December 8th, 2024).
– Please write the position title: (Operations Manager) in the subject of the email.

– CVs will not be accepted.

– Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 IR Iraq Application Form (Full Name).docx

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer. Our values and commitment to safeguarding IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.