BRAC International is Hiring! Join BRAC International to create opportunities for people to realise their potential.
Position: Manager, Operations
Job Location: Uganda/ Kenya
About the Role:
BRAC International (BI) is seeking a Manager, Operations to join our Corporate Affairs team in Uganda/ Kenya who is aligned with its ethos of working in partnership with communities to create impact for scale. The Operations Manage will be responsible for providing operational support to Country Offices in the implementation of BI Operations Policies and Guidelines. This role is crucial in ensuring that all operational functions are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with BRAC’s mission. The Operations Manager will work closely with operations departments in country offices to ensure seamless operations and compliance with organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Procurement Management:
- Provide operational guidance and support to COs in the implementation of BI Procurement Guidelines, so as to achieve total compliance and adherence
- Provide operational support to COs in the development of Annual Procurement Plans.
- Provide operational support and guidance to COs on vendor management.
Administration Oversight:
Provide operational support to the COs to implement approved administrative systems, policies and guidelines to enhance operational efficiency within administrative processes.
Fleet and Travel Management:
- Spearhead the implementation of policies for vehicle usage, maintenance schedules, and driver training programs.
- Provide operational support to COs in the management of the organization’s fleet ensuring regulated optimal utilization, compliance to relevant regulations and traffic laws, cost optimization and control of usage.
- Provide support in the extraction and interpretation of data used in the preparation, interpretation and sharing of fleet management reports,
- Ensure compliance with BI travel policies while optimizing cost, by reviewing travel reports generated by Cos
Safety and Security Management:
- Provide support to COs to implement safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and emergency drills to prepare for potential threats.
Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare regular reports on operational performance metrics for senior management consumption.
- Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement within operations.
- Ensure adherence to local laws and regulations as well as internal policies.
Safeguarding Responsibilities
Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
- Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
- Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, and encourage others to do so.
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor/Master’s in Arts, Social Science or any relevant subject from a reputed University.
Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
- Strong English communication skills (written & oral)
- Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
- Strong ability to follow rules and communicate existing policies in a cohesive manner
- Analytical ability to detect where policies are not being followed or where they can be improved
Experience Requirements:
- At least 5 years of experience in leadership roles overseeing procurement, logistics/ admin /fleet & transport, and supply chain management.
- Well-versed in sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier relationship management. Must have experience in cost reduction strategies to drive operational efficiency for NGOs.
About BRAC International:
BRAC International (BI), a leading non-profit organization, is on a mission to empower people and communities facing poverty, illiteracy, disease, and social injustice. Our vision is to create a world free from exploitation and discrimination, where everyone has the opportunity to realise their potential. We design proven, scalable solutions that equip people with the support and confidence they need to achieve their potential.
BRAC was founded in Bangladesh in 1972 and over the last five decades has grown to become one of the world’s largest non-governmental organisations (NGOs), reaching over 100 million people. We started our first international operation by venturing into Afghanistan in 2002, building on lessons from our work in Bangladesh to support a nation devastated by war. Currently operating in 16 countries across Asia and Africa. Born, proven and led in the Global South, BRAC International brings a unique Southern perspective and commitment to continuous learning, providing a depth of insight, experience and evidence to meet the needs of diverse communities with humility and courage across Asia and Africa. To learn more about BRAC International, please visit (www.bracinternational.org.com)
Our Core Values:
Integrity: We approach our work with honesty and integrity.
Innovation: We innovate and iterate to improve our impact.
Inclusiveness: We foster inclusion to reach those who need it most
Effectiveness: We strive for effectiveness to better serve people in poverty
If you feel you are the right match for the above-mentioned position, please follow the application process to grab your dream opportunity!
External candidates Apply through the direct link https://career44.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1367&company=brac
Internal candidates are recommended to apply with their latest Resume including all job assignments in detail and a cover letter mentioning core competence and career aspiration with BRAC PIN and email to [email protected] copying their immediate reporting manager.
Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 08/25 in the subject bar.
Application deadline: 01/02/2025
BRAC is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share the same commitment. We believe every stakeholder and every member of the communities we work with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation – regardless of age, race, religion, and gender, status as an individual with a disability or ethnic origin. Therefore, our recruitment policy and procedure include extensive background checks and disclosure of criminal records in order to ensure safeguarding to the fullest extent.
“BRAC International is an equal opportunities employer”
