Operations Manager Job Placement – Palladium
Organization: Palladium
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Palladium is a leading implementer of international development programmes. Working in over 90 countries and across a broad range of sectors, we offer donor agencies a balance of global scale and in-house technical expertise. Aid is a critical component of our shared pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, and we bring our knowledge of the private sector to bear in designing solutions that use aid to spark lasting social and economic development
About the Job:
Palladium seeks Kampala—based staff for its newly awarded Uganda Health Systems Strengthening (UHSS) Project. The purpose of the UHSS Project is to strengthen Uganda’s health system through improved leadership and accountability for results in public and private health sectors. All staff must be fluent in written and spoken English and able and willing to travel frequently within Uganda. Experience on USAID-funded contracts is highly desired.
Job Summary: Under the direction of the F&A Director, will ensure that UHSS staff and subcontractors follow approved policies and procedures. S/he supports internal reviews of all payment requests to ensure all necessary backup documentation is provided, maintains ownership of the projects inventory tracker, and conducts monthly spot checks of all project inventory to ensure proper use of all government property. Supports the F&A Director to streamline monthly budgeting process, including liaising with program staff to ensure budget inputs are collected in a timely manner. Supports the Procurement Manager to draft requests for proposals, requests for quotations, and other documents as needed
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ operations and logistics experience, preferably on a USAID-funded project.
- Demonstrated experience with procurement and budgeting for donor funded projects.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
How to Apply:
To apply, please e-mail your resume with the job title as the subject line to: us.UHSSHIRE@thepalladiumgroup.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Deadline: Friday 8th November 2019