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Job Title ⇒ Operations Director
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Organization Education Development Center EDC
Duty Station Kampala, Uganda
About US ⇒
Education Development Center EDC is a global nonprofit that advances lasting
solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic
opportunity, with a focus on vulnerable and under-served populations. Since
1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating
powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.

About USAID Project
The goal of the five-year, USAID-funded Integrated Child and Youth Development
ICYD Activity is for Ugandan children and youth, especially the most
vulnerable, to receive the support and services necessary to lead resilient,
healthy, and productive lives. The ICYD Activity is expected to achieve the
following
Job Summary ⇒ The Operations Director will work under the direction and
guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party, Administration, Finance and Operations
and with technical team leads to provide the full range of administrative and
operations functions in compliance with EDC and donor rules regulations.
These functions will support the ICYD project headquarters in Kampala and 6
zonal offices spread throughout the country. S/he will supervise the Senior
Procurement Manager, Logistics Manager, IT Manager and the Subcontracts and
Procurement Officer and ensure that their respective departments meet all
their obligations. S/he will ensure that contract management, security and
safety are carried out effectively and efficiently in full compliance with
project, EDC, and USAID policies. The Operations Director will report to the
Deputy Chief of Party Administration, Finance and Operations. This is a full-
time position based in Kampala, Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities ⇒ The Operations Director will undertake,
but not be limited to, the following essential functions
Team Leadership
⇗ Establish and enforce operational procedures that comply with EDC policies and USAID regulations rooted in effective management practice under the guidance of the DCOP and EDC Home Office support staff;
⇗ Conduct reviews and assessments of field office procedures and procurement documentation as directed;
⇗ Demonstrate a high level of professionalism when dealing with sensitive and confidential documents and issues, and with co-workers and EDC partners;
⇗ Provide support to other special initiatives and needs as they arise.
Procurement and Contracts Supervise the Senior Procurement Manager to

⇗ Ensure that all procurements are carried out in coordination with the relevant program or operations technical leads;
⇗ Oversee status of vendor contracts, ensuring timely payment and follow up on contracted tasks.
Logistics Supervise the Logistics Manager to
⇗ Ensure efficient fleet management and maintenance;
⇗ Coordinate planning efforts for Teaching and Learning Materials TLMs and IT equipment distribution with support from zonal teams;
⇗ Establish effective and efficient subcontract management systems;
⇗ Provide subcontract and procurement support for WEI/Bantwana OVC program, ensuring the highest degree of integrity across the ICDY Activity programs and with Primary Local Partners PLP.
IT Management
⇗ As the security focal person, coordinate with all project zonal offices, other USAID-supported projects, relevant non-government organizations, and/or law-enforcement agencies to gather information and updates on current security situation in project sites, as appropriate;
⇗ The applicant must hold a Master’s degree in a field relevant to Business Administration, Accounting, Social Sciences, or another related field.
⇗ Familiarity with USAID regulations;
⇗ Proven ability to Identify and address areas of risk and operational inefficiencies through the development of performance improvement plans for office operational procedures;
⇗ Proven ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals;
⇗ Excellent written and oral communication skills;
⇗ Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure;
⇗ Willingness to travel to provinces covered by the project.
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