Vacancy Notice & Announcements | 2022 | Vacancy announcement from The Oda Foundation | Operations Specialist

 About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to coordinate collective action, from local organizations to national governments. Our programs in Africa and Asia focus on health, education, and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peacebuilding, social accountability, gender, and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead, we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview

Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Head of People and Operation, the Operation Specialist will lead and oversee all procurement activities and other operational responsibilities (IT, Inventory, Liaison Logistics, and Security). Provide advice, assistance, and follow-up on procurement process and procedures ensuring policies of VSO, related donors, and partners.

Skills, qualifications, and experience required

Essential Qualification:

At least a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, management, or related subject with a minimum of 3 - 4 years of progressive work experience.

Experience:

• Experience and demonstrated ability working on projects funded by a variety of international donors, including experience in developing and managing activities and related budgets.

• Ability to handle a variety of assignments under the pressure of a deadline. Willing and flexibility to multi-task.

• Ability to professionally represent VSO to donors, Partners, Vendors, Government, and Non- Government stakeholders.

Volunteering for Development and Youth Engagement:

• Understanding and valuing the role of volunteering for development.

• Valuing the role of young people in development.

• Experience of working with international and national professional volunteers and youth plus personal experience of volunteering for development is a significant advantage.

Communication Skills:

• Good verbal and oral communication skills in English and local languages.

Competencies and Behaviour:

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas, or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

• Ability to be open-minded and respectful

• Ability to be resilient and adaptive to

new situations

• Ability to facilitate positive change and

build sustainable working relationships

• Ability to seek and share knowledge

Financial and Risk Management: Sound knowledge of financial and risk management skills

Information Technology: Good level of computer skills (Windows, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Internet).

Travel requirement: Able to travel in the country and spend time away from work- base location and home.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO has zero tolerance for abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We expect all our employees/volunteers to ensure we are protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

How to apply

Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application below to complete the online form.

Application closing date

08 Aug 2022

Interview/Assessment date(s)

as soon as possible

Start date

as soon as possible

Click here to download the job description in PDF format

Complete the online application form by clicking this link: https://vso.secure.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0m3z00000FoXVi&m=i