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WOAH is recruiting an Operations officer to be responsible for implementing the Organisation’s operations, accounting, procurement, and budgetary policies, primarily on the HeSP Project, with wider application across Regional Representations, in liaison with the Regional Coordination Department at Headquarters. He / she will assist the HeSP Technical Coordinator on: – Technical backstopping for the operational efficiency of the HeSP project implementation – He / She will ensure that the HeSP project is managed in compliance with the donor’s requirements and WOAH’s financial rules – He / she contributes to the financial and operational optimisation of HeSP project activities and – He/she is responsible for the performance and efficiency of project procurement processed (intellectual, technical and works services); He / she will contribute to strengthening the operational efficiency of WOAH Regional offices by supporting the Head of the Regional Coordination Department in: – Identifying and promoting best practices and consistent application of organisational financial, procurement and operational procedures across regional offices; – Supporting improved project reporting practices across regions, including the development of templates and guidance to facilitate reporting and activity monitoring; In collaboration with the Regional Coordinators, contributing to the identification of common operational challenges and supporting efforts to enhance the harmonisation and efficiency of operational practices across the regions.
Job Responsibility
Assisting the HeSP project team with the operational, administrative, financial and compliance monitoring of activities
Reviewing and ensuring the efficiency of HeSP project implementation
Monitoring the uniform application of budgetary codes across departments and regional offices during activity implementation
In addition carry out other related activities as assigned by the Technical Project Coordinator within his/her area of competence
Participate in the development of operational mapping for Regional Offices related to financial management, procurement procedures and project implementation, to support strategic reflection and operational improvements
Develop and maintain practical tools, templates and guidance documents to facilitate project reporting, activity monitoring and operational follow up across the regions
Provide operational input and background analysis to support the work of the Regional Coordination Department and facilitate the follow up of operational matters with Regional Coordinators
Requirements
Postgraduate degree (Master 2 level) specializing in public administration, international relations, project management, etc.
5 years’ professional experience (including three years in a similar position, excluding internships and work-study contracts) in the field of project operations, procurement/ supply chain, at national or international level
Professional experience in an international context
Proven knowledge of consultation methods in the public sector (national or international)
Knowledge of public accounting and the financial rules governing public contracts
Knowledge of the legal obligations of public procurement at European/international level
Good writing skills
Perfect command of written and spoken French
Perfect command of written and spoken English
Knowledge of Spanish appreciated
Good command of IT tools in a Microsoft environment
Highly adaptable
Ability to make proposals
Ability to identify key information, carry out critical analyses and summarise it in order to make recommendations and provide advice