Job Opportunity: Operations Officer- VVOB

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VVOB in Kenya

VVOB has a long history of working in Kenya and has recently restarted activities after almost a decade of absence in the country. Our ongoing project is supporting the Ministry of Education (MoE) through our partner, KEMI (Kenya Education Management Institute) with the implementation of the competency-based curriculum (CBC), specifically at the junior secondary level. The focus of this project will be on strengthening the instructional leadership skills of school leaders by providing them with new opportunities for their continuous professional development, complementing a traditional cascade training system with innovative app-based learning experiences.

Purpose of the function

The ambition of VVOB is to ensure learners around the world enjoy their fundamental human right to quality education, without exception. In striving for that ambition, we place our values ‘commitment’, ‘integrity’, ‘respect’, ‘quality’ and ‘innovation’ central.

As Operations Officer you contribute to this ambition and these values by taking initiative whenever necessary to provide quality financial, administrative, and logistical support to the VVOB projects and team.

The Operations Officer reports to the Operations Manager. You are part of and work closely together with members of the operations team in your country. Furthermore, you work closely together with the other departments in your country.

You will:

  • Provide administrative and logistical support to the projects and staff, including travel arrangements, arranging meeting venues and other related tasks and you indicate areas for improvement where relevant.
  • Ensure good office management, including managing office supplies, database management, arranging messenger services and other related tasks and you indicate areas for improvement where relevant.
  • Provide financial support to the projects, including bookkeeping, petty cash management, reporting, procurement implementation and other related tasks and you indicate areas for improvement where relevant.
  • Provide support to Supply Chain Management, including procure of the team and the program. You will support logistically and administratively the workshop.

Your expertise and experience

✓ Bachelor’s degree in Office Administration, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience
✓ At least CPA Part 1 (Section 2) or its equivalent
✓ Experience in a similar position, preferably in the non-profit sector
✓ Excellent computer skills in MS office
✓ Adept problem solver and decision maker with strong communication skills
✓ Strong business acumen, diligent and proactive
✓ Fluent in English

Nationality: Kenyan national
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Parklands)
Matching competences

VVOB core competences:

  • Cooperation
  • Result Orientation
  • Continuous Improvement

Function specific competencies:

  • Reliability
  • Accuracy
  • Planning and Organization
  • Problem analysis and Judgment
  • Communication Skills

What we’re offering:

  • A full-time contract until 31/12/2026, with the possibility of extension depending on the availability of donor funding
  • This position is subject to funding approval
  • A dynamic working environment in an international context
  • An exciting job in a growing organization with varied responsibilities and opportunities for professional development
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

For Applications

Please send your motivation letter and a detailed CV to: recruitmentkenya@vvob.org 

VVOB firmly believes that quality education can only be achieved if equity is ensured. Qualities of people prevail, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or disability… https://www.vvob.org/en/werken/ind/operations-officer-kenya

Deadline for applications: 12 February 2023

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