Country Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Description : COUNTRY FMCG MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER WEST AFRICA is primarily responsible for overall coordination and support to Country Directors and Country Management Teams (CMTs) in the annual planning and budgeting process and in the implementation of monitoring, reporting, and accountability and learning systems in order to ensure quality, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of RtR’s country programs. The position supports the alignment and linkages between country teams and Global Office teams that are responsible for technical support and building the capacity of country teams to contextualize and deliver effective and quality programs. The position is based in either of the program countries of Nigeria or Ivory CoastRegional Director. Duties & Responsibilities: Strategy & Planning: Support situational analyses and geographical targeting exercises as an essential part of adjusting the country programme to the fast-changing context to help achieve Support Country Offices in the development and analysis of annual plans and budget Monitor and track execution of annual planning and budgeting, encouraging the use of monitoring data to foster improvement in program quality Encourage collaborative behavior across country teams in working towards the delivery of the annual plans and budgets, improving coordination, communication and maximizing the cooperation between country offices and the Global Office Maintain high level knowledge and information on country context in education, government, political, safety and security, and economic events and trends Management and Coordination: Support the CMT to maximize planning, monitoring, support, reporting, accountability and learning systems to manage programs effectively Encourage the CMT to openly recognize and manage risk, set clear quality and accountability standards and support transparency in decision making processes Triage issues for Regional Director action Identify and coordinate support needs from other departments as needed (HR, Finance, Technical, Admin) Monitor and communicate major country news including safety and security, travel warnings, political, economic, or social events that impact the Country Office Program Implementation and Monitoring: Identify core capabilities/capacity needs across country programmes, liaising with the GO technical teams to plan and support capacity building for staff Review and analyze ongoing, monthly, quarterly and annual reports/data to identify best practices, challenges and support needs Encourage constant focus on solutions and results, active learning, sharing of knowledge and innovation for cost efficient, effective and sustainable alternatives that will impact more children Monitor program implementation through visits, implementation calendar tracking and regular communications Identify operational or program quality issues and alert Director or technical team as appropriate Ensure that partnership agreements with NGOs and government accurately reflect the realistic capacities of both parties; optimal efficiency and effectiveness; and the strategic priorities of Room to Read Budget Management: Help country programme become more cost efficient, working with CMTs to set efficiency targets, identify areas where changes can be made and devise strategies to manage costs Analyze, review and provide feedback on quarterly forecasts with Finance and Country Office HR/Personnel: In coordination with HR, analyze and respond to staffing models, competency models, and other Human Resources tools designed to improve effectiveness and efficiency Support on-boarding and orientation of new staff for operational related activities. Development/Fundraising: Support development of grant proposals as requested Monitor, track and support external reporting to donors for quality, timeliness and accuracy Support coordination of donor site visits and treks Respond to Development department requests for information Communications: In collaboration with Communications, review Country Office information and communications materials as needed Qualifications: Required: Related B.Sc./B.A. or equivalent degree; master’s degree preferred A minimum of 25 years of professional experience in the related field Strong planning and budgetary skills Project implementation experience Willingness and ability to travel frequently regionally and internationally, approximately 30% Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization Proven track record of achieving results Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative Preferred: Significant experience living and working in one or more WAR countries To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also: Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization Be an innovative and creative thinker; you’re not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction Work well independently as well as part of a team Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

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