Overview

Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Samaritan’s Purse (SP) started work in Haiti after the earthquake in 2010 with cross-sectoral emergency response programs. SP Haiti has also responded to the cholera outbreak and Hurricane Matthew in the sectors of WASH, livelihood, agriculture, ministry, maternal child health and nutrition, GPP, and education.

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for Operations Manager who will play a central role, supporting the set-up and day to day running of operations unit including procurement, logistics, ICT, asset management, and safety and security. S/he will enhance cross-functional communication thus ensuring that operations support effective program development and implementation. She/he coordinates and collaborates with various departments to ensure integrated and harmonized operational systems.

Key Responsibilities
• Submit all registration documents for vehicles to (Office d’Assurance des Vehicules Contre Tiers) OAVCT to meet compliance with vehicle usage by an NGO.
• Represent SP at government entities to meet government standards and regulatory compliance.
• Assist IHQ Logistics in importing/exporting assets via air or sea in Haiti.
• Communicate with local contacts/government offices on importing/exporting assets.
• Liaison with customs broker to ensure timely release of assets.
• Renewing all the renewal government documents related to NGO registration and program.
• Ensure the consistent application of vehicle - driver policies and procedures;
• Ensure proper transport planning and cost effective utilization of transport services in a coordinated manner with relevant units;
• Ensure Samaritan’s Purse IT policy and procedures are understood and adhered to by all staff.
• Ensure provision of effective support systems, enabling the smooth operation of ICT systems and management of information;

• Strong communications skills (written and oral) with a good command of the English language.
• Detail oriented with proven administrative experience and knowledge
• Excellent strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgment and decisions
• Strong relations management abilities. Ability to work collaboratively
• Team leadership abilities
• Evidence of a commitment to promoting teamwork and team unity
• Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Ensure the efficient procurement of goods and services in a transparent and accountable manner, ensuring value for money and justifiable use of funds;
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments in setting up an annual procurement plan;

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the main roads
o May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.
o Work in a security context that is fluid

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in operations with international organizations, NGOs preferred;

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Ability to identify and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations. Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and take initiative. Ability to acquire and track data, and compile regular reports on program activities