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Head of Operations (International)
Muslim Aid

Muslim Aid is a faith-based British international charity that provides help to people who are victims of natural disasters, conflict or suffering from poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy. It was established in the United Kingdom in 1985 in response to the drought in the Horn of Africa. Muslim Aid's Sudan Country office (MASCO) was set up in 1991 in response to the strategic need and to enable the continuation of effective aid work in the country. Currently, Muslim Aid is implementing projects in Kassala, Central Darfur and Red Sea State , Algazieera State , Gdarief State in Sudan.


 Salary Rang: $34,000 - $46,000 (including benefits)
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Closing Date: 06 Dec 2020

 
 Background:

Muslim Aid is a faith-based British international charity that provides help to people who are victims of natural disasters, conflict or suffering from poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy. It was established in the United Kingdom in 1985 in response to the drought in the Horn of Africa. Muslim Aid's Sudan Country office (MASCO) was set up in 1991 in response to the strategic need and to enable the continuation of effective aid work in the country. Currently, Muslim Aid is implementing projects in Kassala, Central Darfur and  Red Sea State , Algazireea State ,Gadareif Satae in Sudan.



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Summary of the role:

 

The Head of Operations will provide leadership and will be responsible for the management of the Finance and Administration Units (Finance, Logistics, Procurement, Human Resources and Administration), ensuring compliance with MA and donor policies and regulations related to these functions.

 

About the Role:

 

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

 

  1. Supervise performance of the finance department in Khartoum and other field offices and to ensure compliance with GAAP, MA policies and procedures, and donor requirements.
  2. Identify management system weaknesses, establish priorities, provide recommendations for improved systems performance and ensure compliance through follow-up with the department and area coordinators.
  3. Ensure that the Statutory accounts of the office are annually audited by an external auditor appointed for a fixed term in consultation with the HQ.
  4. Ensure and facilitate successful audits of any donor funded programme which is audited by external auditors of donor agencies in consultation with the HQ.
  5. Oversee IT systems and recommend any necessary investments (training, material, human) to ensure that MA offices use the most current and locally feasible information technology.
  6. Ensure that MA facilities meet the needs of staff in terms of the physical environment, making recommendations for improvement as needed and overseeing modifications.
  7. In coordination with the Country Director, Administration and Human Resources staff, contribute to the modifications and implementation of MA Sudan Employee Manual, national staff salary scale, fringe benefits, and other terms of employment to ensure justice, fairness, retention of high quality staff competitiveness with other humanitarian agencies, and compliance with local labour laws and standards.
  8. The Head of Operations may be required to spend up to 40 % of his/her time travelling to project locations and field offices.

 

 


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

About You:

 

To be successful in this role:

 

  1. Bachelor degree in related field.
  2. Proven experience of working at a senior level within an International non-profit organization, UN or other.
  3. Possession of financial and business acumen to plan and manage budgets and achieve value for money both internally and through external contracts and opportunities.
  4. Proven success at managing and directing resources at a senior management level.
  5. Experience and understanding of managing business functions such as Finance, HR, operations etc.
  6. Experience in the financial management of European donors.

 

 


Why you should apply:

 

If you are hardworking and enthusiastic individual who will be able to Head different operational functions simultaneously and are ready for a challenge. Then this role may be for you.

 

How to apply:

 

For applications please click on the following link: https://www.muslimaid.org/vacancies/head-of-operations/

 

OR  Recruitment@muslimaid.org

 

 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check/relevant international checks. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check/equivalent to in the relevant country..

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

 

 









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