Head of Operations and administration

Position Title:

Head of Operations and administration

Reporting to:

Country Director

Duty Station:

Mogadishu -Somalia

Position Status:

Expat position

Area of Operation:

Somalia/land

Employment period

Starting in October, 2022, 1 year contract with possibility of extension.

Primary purpose of the position:

To lead operations and administration of FCA’s country programme in Somalia and Somaliland, ensure FCA country programme development and implementation of internal and external policies related to HR, Administration and Procurements.

Main tasks:

• Support the CD to lead the development of office and programmes and give inputs for strategic vision of the Country Office.
• Ensure that overall controls, including necessary policies and processes are in place.
• Lead, mentor and supervise HR and Admin department and ensure that FCA fulfils its obligations legally.
• Lead the country programme HR resource allocations, maintain good leadership in the organization, manage recruitments and ensure that FCA fulfils its obligations towards regulatory bodies, state actors and donors. Lead the process of ensuring visas, work permits, office registration and other needed documentation.
• Ensuring that internal HR reporting is done timely as per FCA internal and contractual obligations.
• Oversee in close collaboration with Finance Manager FCA’s financial resources, resource allocation and reporting.
• Ensure quality administrative procedures.
• Supervise managers and teams.

• University master’s degree in business management, Administration or similar fields
• Minimum 5 years field working experience in similar positions in the international setting
• HR and Operations experience is a requirement
• Previous experience working in emergency or post-conflict contexts
• Problem solving skills with persistent attention to detail
• Fluency in English
• Ability to travel out of duty station
• Ability to work under pressure and stressful environment
• Cultural sensitivity and inter-cultural communication skills

Please apply by using the link no later than on 23rd August 2022 Applicants will be short-listed and contacted for an interview on a progressive basis. 

Here is the link: https://fca.rekrytointi.com/paikat/?o=A_A&jid=547

The position will be filled as soon as possible and it is a fixed-term employment until 31st September 2023, with six-month probation period. The compensation is based on FCA salary scale and the candidate’s level of experience. 

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland’s largest development co-operation organization and the second biggest organization in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

FCA practices zero tolerance against child abuse. FCA’s Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all FCA staff. FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements. 

FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS)

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