Operations Manager

We are looking for our next Operations Manager to join our team of high performing experts, who are passionate about delivering for the community, on our infrastructure project in Kiribati. You will oversee program operations for the delivery of small to medium value infrastructure projects in Kiribati, working with a team delivering important social and community infrastructure that is sustainable, resilient and meets the needs of I-Kiribati people. In this role you will optimise how we work, lead a diverse team, ensure program deliverables are met, maintain compliance with procedures and policies and manage resources. You will love that no two days are the same and enjoy working closely with our partners in Kiribati and the program team.

Contribute to a world where people, communities and the planet thrive.

Tetra Tech International Development is a leading development consulting firm working with government, businesses, and NGOs to solve complex development challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. For more information please visit our website .

The opportunity

• Manage an exciting infrastructure program in Betio, Kiribati
• Work with likeminded, determined and professional colleagues motivated to provide meaningful outcomes to communities
• Locally engaged role commencing ASAP for two years with possibility to extend for another two years
• Be part of a team delivering important social and community infrastructure that is sustainable, resilient and meets the needs of I-Kiribati people.

The Kiribati Australia Infrastructure (Te KAI)

The Kiribati Australia Infrastructure (Te KAI) program aims to provide a flexible and responsive mechanism to deliver small to medium value infrastructure projects in Kiribati that are of a high-quality, climate resilient, inclusive and purpose-built.

Key responsibilities

• Drive program excellence: lead the delivery of key performance indicators, ensuring alignment with head contract requirements and international standards.
• Empower the team: collaborate closely with the team leader to design and deliver projects that meet local needs.
• Champion financial integrity: oversee efficient and effective financial services, safeguarding against risks through robust policy and procedure adherence.
• Streamline procurement: supervise end to end procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for program activities.
• Optimise people operations: foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Enhance administrative efficiency: manage office administration to ensure seamless program operations.

Selection criteria

• Proven experience working on development assistance program operations management, ideally with experience with donor contract requirements.
• Leadership with the ability to coach and mentor more junior staff.
• Proven ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team in a complex project management environment.
• Experience in financial management and performance of development assistance programs.
• Proven experience managing human resources processes including recruitment, on boarding and offboarding of staff and work health and safety.
• Experience in the full procurement and contracting cycle for goods and services.
• Experience integrating gender equality, disability and social inclusion, civil society engagement, climate change/disaster risk reduction, child protection and/or prevention sexual exploitation abuse and harassment across operations and/or programs.

The above is our wish list of requirements, if you do not meet 100% of the selection criteria, but most of it, we would encourage applicants to still apply.

For a complete position description, please click here.

How to apply

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Applications will only be accepted via the Tetra Tech International Development Website. Emailed applications will be disregarded. Kindly note that this is a locally engaged position for Kiribati nationals.

Please submit:

• Resume/CV
• Statement of suitability / cover letter (not to exceed two pages), demonstrating how your qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills and personal attributes align with the selection criteria.

Apply before 11:59 PM (AEST) Sunday, 1 December 2024

We strongly encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible, as we like to work quickly and will start reviewing applications as soon as received.