Manager General Affairs DR Congo
Duty station: Goma
Work sites: Provinces of North Kivu and South Kivu, DR Congo
Starting date: As soon as possible
Closing date vacancy: 2nd May 2015
About ZOA
ZOA is a Christian international NGO, with its head office based in the Netherlands. ZOA operates in fifteen countries on three continents. We provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters. We contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.
Purpose of the position
The Manager General Affairs is responsible for the management of the systems of administrative support at ZOA in the DR Congo. Systems include the financial administration, the security systems, the logistics services, computer systems and administrative support to the management of human resources.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Supervision of the financial administration, security systems, logistics service, computer systems and human resources systems within ZOA DRC, integrating systems of ZOA international (PMS and ZOA Information System).
- Ensure the proper functioning of the ZOA Office in Goma.
- Management and control of contracts of staff, suppliers and donors; as well as of procedures for tendering in accordance with the requirements of the donors.
- Contribute to the development of staff promoting good oversight and evaluation systems and organizing regular training and coaching sessions according to granted personal development plans.
- Adherence to the DRC management team and contribute to the development of ZOA DRC.
Profile
- A person flexible, communicative, transparent, creative, tolerant to stress.
- University degree in the field of finance or / and economy, and good knowledge of accounting procedures and computerized financial administration.
- Evidence of good experience of 3 years in administration of humanitarian projects. Experience in the fields of informatics, logistics and human resources is an asset.
- Effective and participatory leadership skills.
- Organizational sensitivity and ability to work in a team.
- Good ability to negotiate with the authorities and suppliers in a professional way.
- Motivation to live, work and travel in the provinces of Kivu in the DRC.
- Excellent communication and written in French. Ability to communicate in English.
- Being a Christian; adhering to the Christian identity of ZOA;
- The candidate is expected to support the vision and mission of ZOA.
Special conditions
- Facilitation of accommodation is being taken care of by the employer.
- Goma is a non-family duty station: candidate may have an accompanying spouse but not children.
ZOA offers a challenging job, within an inspiring and motivated team in the programme country and provides good benefits and remuneration. For more information about our organisation please visit our website: www.zoa-international.com
Questions
If you have questions about this vacancy, you can contact Mr. Wil Omlo HR Director, emailzoa.vacancies@zoa.nl.
How to apply
If you are interested in this position, please apply directly via http://www.zoa-international.com/manager-general-affairs-dr-congo.
CV’s of no more than 5 pages in length are appreciated. Please provide at least 3 reference related to your previous employment listed in the application.
Only selected candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the process of recruitment.
Documents that do not match the profile above will not be considered. Internal candidates will have priority, in case of similar results.