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The Operations Manager will play a key role in overseeing finance, procurement, logistics, administration, and HR processes for Child Houses’ Damascus office. The role requires a dynamic professional with deep knowledge of UNICEF and UN donor compliance, strong financial management expertise, and the ability to lead operational systems in a complex humanitarian environment.
Position Title: Operations Manager – Child Houses (Damascus)
Location: Damascus, Syria
Reports to: CEO
Contract Type: Full-time
A. Financial Management & Donor Compliance
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and monitoring processes for the Child Houses program.
- Ensure strict compliance with UNICEF and other UN donors’ financial rules, regulations, and reporting templates.
- Prepare and submit accurate financial reports, reconciliations, and expenditure forecasts in line with donor timelines.
- Maintain transparent financial records and ensure audit readiness at all times.
- Monitor budget utilization, flag variances, and recommend corrective actions.
B. Procurement & Logistics
- Oversee procurement processes, ensuring adherence to organizational and donor procurement policies.
- Ensure transparent and competitive bidding processes, vendor selection, and contract management.
- Coordinate logistics for program implementation, including transportation, supplies, and equipment maintenance.
- Develop and maintain supplier and service provider databases.
C. Administration & Human Resources
- Manage office operations, including facilities, utilities, and administrative systems.
- Support HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, contracts, and payroll.
- Ensure adherence to labor laws and organizational HR policies.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in operations, finance, or administration with INGOs or UN agencies in Syria.
- Mandatory: Demonstrated experience in UNICEF financial reporting and familiarity with other UN donor requirements.
- Proven track record in budget management, procurement, and logistics in complex operating environments.
Skills:
- Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
- Excellent understanding of donor compliance frameworks.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
Duration & Conditions
- Contract Duration: 7 months (renewable subject to performance and funding)
- Location: Based in Damascus, with potential travel to field sites
- Start Date: October 1, 2025
Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and suitability for the role to: info@childhouses.org
Application Deadline: September 8, 2025 (11:59 p.m. Damascus time).
نصيحة لحمايتك
ننصح بقراءة طريقة التقديم بعناية و التقيد بتعليمات التقدم للوظائف و المناقصات.