| Job Title: | Operations Manager for IPA Ghana |
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| Company Name: | Innovation for Poverty Action (IPA) |
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| Job Category: | Management |
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| Position Type: | Full Time |
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| Region: | Greater Accra |
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| City: | Accra |
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| Description: | Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) seeks a qualified applicant for the position of Operations Manager for IPA Ghana based in Tamale with frequent travel to Accra, Kumasi and other parts of Ghana. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain extensive hands‐on experience in a field setting, and to have significant management responsibility in a young, vibrant organization undertaking cutting‐edge development research.
Job Description:
The Operations Manager will work with the Country Director and Deputy Country Directors to further develop, update, and implement organizational policies and systems in the areas of finance, logistics, procurement, human resources, and data management.
The Operations Manager will help to facilitate inter‐project communication and cooperation, and will play an important role in developing and implementing a strategy for IPA�s geographic expansion in Ghana. Responsibilities related to the management of IPA Ghana�s physical assets and human resources and operational support to project teams will comprise a significant piece of this position. The Operations Manager will ensure consistency and quality of operations of all offices and will work closely with other members of the management team to help build computing, record‐keeping, and other organizational skills, and to orient new expatriate staff. This position may require extensive travel, estimated at 60 percent of the time. |
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| Qualifications: | * At least two years work experience in a project management or management position
* Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, and attention to detail
* Flexible, self‐motivated, and an ability to manage multiple tasks
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Interest in international development and organizational development
* Experience with human resource management, operational planning and database management
* Knowledge of/experience with financial management, contracts, budgeting, grant management and donor reporting
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross‐cultural environments, experience in a developing country
* Knowledge of issues relevant to development interventions and project evaluation
* Degree in International Development, Management, Public Policy, Economics, or related field preferred
* Knowledge of / experience with randomized evaluations of social programs preferred
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