Operation Manager

About AIRD/MRRD:

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) within the Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) Sector Strategy, contributes to the reduction of poverty through the establishment of good local governance, access to rural infrastructure, economic regeneration and the provision of a nationwide disaster and emergency preparedness system. This strategy, however, directly contributes to the achievement of Afghanistan’s Millennium Development Goals.

According to Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS), Comprehensive rural Development (CRD) is prioritized as a core approach toward socio-economic development; CRD is a complex process of change in rural sub-systems leading to desired progress in rural welfare and improve rural life.  It is an approach, which not only includes economic change, but also requires development of human resources and social structure. Effective implementation of CRD requires intensive research activities and training to wide ranges of institutions from local level to various categories of government and non-governmental agencies.  Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) has decided to establish Afghanistan Institute of Rural Development (AIRD) as the national nodal/apex agency to act as think tank and capacity building arm of the MRRD.  Accordingly, AIRD re-established in 2006 and has started functioning since 2008.

AIRD is mandated to support the implementation of Comprehensive Rural Development toward socio-economic development and poverty alleviation in Afghanistan through providing training/education services, research and policy inputs and dissemination of results and findings to stakeholders. Additionally, AIRD is mandated to disseminate more accurate information and reliable knowledge regarding the current status of rural life in Afghanistan & better understanding of rural development process, its impacts, trends through continuous research and assessment to inform policy makers and concerned stakeholders. On the other hand, currently AIRD implement many research, information dissemination and capacity building projects and activities on national and sub-national level even on district level with financial support of some donor agencies to reach the mandates.

AIRD works under the Local Governance Pillar of MRRD and based on the strategic objectives, the current Organizational Structure of the Institute consists of five main sections including Training and Education Unit, Research and Policy Unit, Survey Unit, Information Dissemination Unit, Rural Technology Park Unit and Scholarship and Fellowship Management Unit. The entire mentioned sections are properly operated and at the time.

Job Description:

Job Description/Responsibilities/Tasks:

Forecast requirements; prepare an annual budget, schedule expenditures and initiate corrective actions.
Align, develop and coordinate all financial plans and documents with finance directorate and MoF.
Track and monitor budget and financial progress
Monitor Employees performance, and develop HR plan with consultation of Executive Director and work closely with HR Directorate
Develop Procurement and annual plan with close coordination of unit heads
Monitor, evaluate and check financial, and procurement documents for transparency purposes.
Work closely with Executive director and management team to set and implement policies, procedures, and systems and to follow through with implementation.
Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews;
Communicate all operation issues at unit meetings
Day to Day management of team
Prepare and develop financial reports (Quarterly and annually) or on demand base
Any other task given by executive director

Operations Head top skills & proficiencies:

Conflict Management Skills
Business Negotiation skills
Decision-Making competence
People Management skills
Reporting Skills
Deadline-Oriented
Budget Development
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Planning and Organizing
Communication Skills
Influencing and Leading
Delegation
Team Work
Negotiation
Adaptability

Job Requirements:

Experience, Qualifications, Skills & Abilities Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, finance or Accounting or related field
5 years’ experience with bachelor degree required Master degree is preferred
Ability to prepare plan for department and responsibility of managing financial and operational
Ability to prepare documents in the technical fields and to represent from it in related meeting
Ability of managing and liaison with outside of program and project
Communications - Good communication (spoken and written) skills, including ability to explain and present program support services-related information/requirements and prepare written documents/communications in a clear, concise style;
Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people at all levels in the organization;
Good skills in English, Dari and Pashto required;

Reporting Line: Reporting to Executive Director

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1388/019/HRCSD/AIRD/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af