Head of Operation (SNV VIETNAM)

General Position Summary

• Be a member of the country’s senior management team with supervisory and managerial responsibility.
• Responsible for enabling excellence in all operations functions of all offices in Vietnam including procurement, logistics, assets, administration, information technology, safety & security and government liaison.
• Ensure effective systems that support strategy for healthy, robust and integrated functions of national team members.
• Strengthen the operational performance and efficiency of the organization.
• Ensure that managerial processes, resources and the necessary infrastructure are all in place.
• The successful candidate will be organized, professional, deeply knowledgeable of these processes and best practices, a strong manager able to multi-task, a kind, supportive and yet firm manager, and someone who brings a lot of energy and a high work ethic to the role.

Qualifications

• BA /S or equivalent in Management, Social Sciences, International Development or other relevant field. Masters preferred.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of management experience in both program management and administrative or operational support functions with a development non-governmental organization with supervisor responsibilities.
• Experience in setting up and managing administration and finance management systems.
• Experience in procurement, logistics, and human resource management.
• Demonstrated understanding of supporting complex operations in challenging environments, complex emergencies, related security concerns and appropriate responses with experience in insecure environments.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, following procedures, meeting deadlines and working and problem-solving independently and cooperatively.
• Effective verbal and written communication, organizational, prioritization and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff in a very sensitive environment.
• Security Management training and Crisis Management trainings.
• Proven ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision.
• Knowledge of USAID, IKI, DFAT, EU regulations helpful.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

• Application Deadline: Until 5PM, May 27th, 2024
• Type: Full-time
• Contract Duration: 1 year contract with the option of extension based on performance and budget availability.
• Duty Stations: Ha Noi
• Desired Start Date: ASAP

How to apply?

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to submit your application until 5PM, May 27th, 2024. At SNV, we value your privacy, and rest assured that all your information will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Applicants will be requested to provide us with the contact details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will only contact these references after your explicit permission.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with a Selection Committee will take place.

SNV is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are encouraged to apply.