Operations Manager (Liberia)    

Location: Monrovia,Liberia

Reports to: Country Director, Executive Director  

Start Date: Immediate                                                                                        

This position is based in Monrovia, Liberia with expected travel to other counties of Liberia and other VIA offices as needed.

General Responsibilities:

• Manage and Coordinate staff in the area of logistics, finance, procurement, administration and program operations
• Supervise and coordinate closely with the Finance Manager, Administrator and Logistics Officer
• Assure that program targets are met on schedule
• Manage and support international volunteers as necessary to assure they are productively engaged
• Report to and assist the Country Director in a variety of activities

 Vehicles Management:

• Manage the vehicle fleet, including trucks and motorcycles
• Manage a regular service schedule for all vehicles and motorbikes
• Analyze vehicle use and fuel consumption and issue a report each month
• Approve reasonable vehicle repairs as needed within the budget and according to guidelines
• Assure correct training & supervision of drivers and logistics assistants
• Track all the movement of goods and supplies throughout the country with waybills. Keep accurate waybill records

 Facility Management:

• Assure that the logistics staff manage and service the generators to ensure continuous electrical supply to the offices and guest houses
• Assure that there is running water at all times in the offices and guest houses
• Supervise routine maintenance of the compounds
• Work with logistics staff to maintain offices and guest houses, including procuring furniture and supplies, and maintaining all office equipment as needed

Finances & Reporting:

• Assure that budgets are met and supplies and equipment purchased within approved budget
• Assure compliance with USG finance and procurement standards
• Keep a running assets registers of all program assets
• Create and submit required financial and programmatic reports monthly

 VIA provides:

• US $600, monthly stipend
• Basic International Health Insurance
• Shared Accommodation in the VIA guest house in Liberia

The volunteer must cover their own round trip airfare and entry visa to Liberia

The position requires a six month commitment, renewable upon satisfactory performance

To apply: Send a cover letter, CV and three references to jobs@visionsinaction.org