Job Details
Date Posted: Feb 01, 2012
Ref. AECOM/SIKA-WEST-003
Operations Manager position with AECOM/SIKA-WEST (992 Views)
About AECOM/SIKA-WEST
The purpose of this contract is to promote stabilization in key areas by supporting the GIRoA at the district level, while coordinating efforts at the provincial level, to implement community led development and governance initiatives that respond to the populations needs and concerns in order to build confidence, stability, and increase the provision of basic services. Work will focus on key districts prioritized by the United States Government (USG) Regional Platform-WEST (RP-W) and aligned with the GIRoA Key Terrain District (KTD), District Delivery Program (DDP) and other priority districts as determined by the relevant provincial governments.Job Summary
The Operations Manager will be in Herat based and provide support to the Stability In Key Areas (SIKA-WEST) in Afghanistan.Duties and Resposibilities
•Manages the office, assists with project administration.•Scheduling, filing, office automation.
•Liaise with the landlord on major repairs or upgrades made to the property.
•Coordinate household repairs through approved work order requests.
•Monitor all household repairs, specifically assigning an escort for guest house repairs.
•Coordinate with gardener, cleaners, and guest house cooks regarding their procurement needs, as well as office procurement needs.
•Duties include the above, and any other tasks assigned.
•Familiarization with all operations policies and procedures
Qualification
•Knowledge of computer especially MS Office.•Having a certificate or degree in management or Bachelor’s degree in related field.
•Having 5 years of experience with any UN, INGOs, or USAID project at the field of operations.
•Excellent presentation and communication skills of Dari, Pashto, or English.
•Good interpersonal skills.
•Strong personnel management experience.
•Ability to work under pressure
•Good organizational, diplomatic and reporting skills
•Ability to work under pressure and to travel to provincial field offices.
Submission Guideline
Please submit your Resume along with Cover Letter to aecomsikawest@gmail.com no later than the closing date. Please indicate the position & Vacancy Number in the subject line.Note: Only those applicants meeting the above-mentioned requirements will be contacted for an interview