Operations Manager Job at Embassy of Ireland

Under the direction of Head of Mission, and working closely with the Second Secretary, the Operations Manager will manage and direct the operations and systems of the Embassy to ensure the efficient and effective running of the administrative, general operations and human resources functions. The Embassy expects that all staff are sensitive to gender issues and demonstrate an active commitment to human rights by facilitating open dialogue during engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills Requirements:

• Management-related qualification and/or at least five years’ experience at a senior middle-management level with full responsibilities for Corporate Services and/or organisational operations.
• Extensive experience in the planning and implementation of Human Resource Management systems, performance management systems, payroll and related, as well as the ability to analyse, interpret and explain the legal framework regulating employment in Tanzania.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills on Word, Excel Spreadsheets, e-mail and internet, sufficient for the performance of above duties.
• Knowledge of operational budgeting, budget monitoring, procurement processes and systems.
• Good knowledge of operational and strategic planning processes, and reporting support and controls during implementation.
• Proven record showing a very high degree of integrity and trust.
• Proven ability to collate and distil large amounts of information, summarising findings to be used for management decisions and planning.
• Experienced at leading large teams of differently skilled staff to ensure their effective utilisation and performance.
• Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at all levels and the ability to handle a leadership role.
• Fully committed to team working, have the ability to work on one’s own initiative.
  The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Tanzania prior to recruitment.

Desirable:

• At least five years’ relevant experience working with government, non-Government or donor agencies or similar environment.
• Familiarity with the key principles and practice of effective aid delivery.
• Good interpersonal and tactful negotiation skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• French language skills.