Operations Manager (Kabul, Afghanistan)

• Reporting to the Country Director, and under the technical supervision of INSO’s Director of Operations and Director of HR, the Operations Manager (OM) will be responsible for the successful delivery of all Operations functions within the country office. Supported by two Officers and an Assistant, the OM will be responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of all operations tasks pertinent to INSO Afghanistan.
• In addition to managing the country office’s transactional and strategic HR tasks, the OM is also expected to ensure all legal and regulatory documents are filed on behalf of INSO with the national authorities in a timely manner. The OM will also manage the entire scope of facilities and asset management tasks for the relevant INSO country office, ensuring the effective provision of function and support services and effective maintenance and management of its assets including management of drivers, cleaners and other support staff. They will also prepare and manage country office procurements complying in full with INSO’s procurement procedures and budgetary requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective way.
• The OM will also act as the Country Office’s safety and security focal point, serving as the primary point of contact for safety and security matters, overseeing communications, transport, site security and guard-force.
• The OM will also serve as a member of the country management team and will support the Country Director and the team on key decisions affecting INSO’s operations in Afghanistan and will also work closely with the wider global network of INSO Operations Managers in other country offices in coordinating work and implementing new initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

Human Resources

• The incumbent will be responsible for the timely management of all in-country recruitment processes, local and international, ensuring that they are fully compliant with INSO guidance and procedures.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of all INSO personnel and HR regulations (national and international) to ensure country office compliance and regularly monitor national employment law, suggesting modifications to internal rules to the Country Director and Director of HR where appropriate.
• Lead and coordinate national employee on-boarding and coordinate with OSO HR on international employee onboarding, providing in-country employee induction and orientation programmes (national and international).
• Coordinate and monitor national employee performance monitoring, grievance management and discipline, escalating issues where appropriate to the Country Director and Director of HR.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee (national & international) leave records and monitor the proper use of leave by staff in the country office.
• Prepare the national staff monthly payroll and control timesheets and any tax payments/deductions and maintain national staff insurance enrolments/medical payments for country office staff as required under statute.
• Provide support to internal and external audit requests in the field of HR, coordinating with OSO as appropriate.
• Act as the in-country project management focal point for all HR projects and be the focal point for all HR queries from staff or management at the Operational Support Office or in the Country Office
• Regularly maintain country office personnel files (national and international).
• Support OSO in gathering and monitoring of relevant KPIs and other HR management and performance related data.

Legal and Compliance

• Ensure all necessary legal and regulatory documents are filed in a timely manner on behalf of INSO with the relevant national authorities in order to maintain INSO’s formal in-country registration.
• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies, evaluating the efficiency of controls and improving them continuously, suggesting revisions to procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Obtain visas, work permits and residencies as required on behalf of INSO staff.
• Coordinate with OSO HRM on all deployment/visits of international staff (flights, visa, accommodation).
• Monitor compliance with national tax codes and ensure timely compliance with local statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain a register of in-country professional advisors;
• Liaise with relevant officials of government institutions/regulatory bodies as required, for ensuring compliance and addressing any issues.

Facilities and Asset Management

• Manage the entire scope of facilities management tasks for the INSO country office, ensuring the effective provision of function and support services.
• Prepare and maintain all of the country office’s leases and contracts with suppliers (offices, utilities, vehicles, security etc.).
• Equip and maintain all staff facilities and vehicles to the required standard.
• Establish and regularly maintain a central asset register for the country office and ensure full implementation of and compliance with all asset management regulations.
• Functions as overall Office Manger ensuring smoothing functioning of offices in terms of services, supplies and consumables.

Procurement and Logistics

• Implement and fully comply with all Procurement and Logistics regulations applicable for INSO and its donors in the country office and ensure all staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities with regards to procurement.
• Oversee full implementation of procurement processes as outlined in INSO’s internal regulations and operating procedures.
• Enforce all controls to prevent fraud and corruption.
• Maintain up to date and accurate procurement files in full compliance with INSO policy.
• Manage and maintain contractual agreements and relationships with vendors/contractors and all service providers.
• Carry out regular local market surveys for goods and services and ensure the Supplier/Vendor List and other databases are kept up-to date.
• Oversee INSO vehicle management by coordinating needs with the Country Director.
• Lead audit follow up in the area of logistics/procurement.

Safety and Security

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Global Safety Manager regarding the progress, tracking and reporting of security audit findings and recommendations.
• In coordination with the Global Safety Manager, ensure that deadlines for updates of the Country Security Plan (CSP)/Field Office Security Plan (FOSP) and Security Risk Assessment (SRA) are met.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver monthly awareness briefings in line with monthly safety and security audit theme.
• Ensure appropriate steps are taken towards safeguarding INSO facilities, vehicles and assets in accordance with INSO’s safety and security policies and regulations.
• Responsible for briefing drivers and guards on country safety and security policies.
• As part of their onboarding, orient and train new staff on the Country Security Management Plan, including safety and security roles and responsibilities.
• Serve as the focal point for visiting staff, ensuring pre-departure information packages and conducting on arrival briefings as requested.

Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organization (INSO) is an international charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.
 

INSO services help NGOs with their day-to-day risk management responsibilities and improve their overall situational awareness to support evidence-based humanitarian access decisions.

The Organization has grown from innovative start-up to become a globally recognized charity and a valuable component of the humanitarian safety coordination system.
 

Today the Organization provides daily support to more than 930 beneficiary organizations (NGO) in some of the world’s most insecure environments and has earned a strong reputation for performance, principles & professionalism.
 

INSO has been registered as a charity in the Netherlands since April 2019 and its global headquarters is now based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.

INSO has more than 900 employees globally and is active in 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.

We are now seeking a qualified and experienced individual to join our Kabul office team as an Operations manager.  

Mandatory Requirements:

• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognised academic institution.
• At least 5 years of progressive professional Operations experience, at least 2 of which should be with an NGO or international organisation.
• Highly self-motivated, a problem solver, solution focused and a strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work to set deadlines.
• Proficient use of MS Office programmes and experience with database management.

Desirable Characteristics:

• Previous experience or knowledge with logistics and procurement.
• General knowledge of donor procurement regulations.
• Existing knowledge of INSO and affinity with its mission.
• Experience as a user or admin of HRMS.

Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with copies of their CVs (including professional reference contact details), educational and work certificates to:

To: ops.manager@afg.ngosafety.org

Submission Email
ops.manager@afg.ngosafety.org