Regional Operations Advisor - East Africa

October 31

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Agricultural Livelihoods • Emergency Response and Recovery • Health • Education • Microfinance

5001 - 10000

Description

• You will advise on operations and risk management at the regional, country program and partner levels. • You will develop, analyze and implement systems, processes and controls that enhance agency operational efficiency and effectiveness across operational areas, including risk management, supply chain, partner operations, and field management. • You will also be instrumental in regional and country-level capacity-building in identification, assessment and management of all categories of risks identified in external & internal Audit reports and Risk Assessments. • Your knowledge and guidance will reduce risk to staff, to the effectiveness of our programming and to the people we serve through the application of the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant field preferred. • Minimum of 8 years work experience with an international organization, with progressive responsibility in operations and risk management. Of this, minimum 3 years country program experience as Head of Operations or similar roles. • Knowledge of donor rules and regulations, including USAID, World Bank, EU, DFID, and UN donors. • Experience using PowerBI, Power Automate, Power Apps, or similar tools. • Knowledge of data analytics techniques and process performance improvement leading practices. • Knowledge of audit standards and compliance regulations; knowledge of COSO’s Internal Control Framework or The Institute of Internal Audit’s International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. • Knowledge of accounting systems. • Coaching and training abilities. • Proficient in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.

Benefits

• CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, generous retirement savings plan • opportunity to work in a collaborative, mission-driven culture that is committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world.