Base Manager
World Vision
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Goz-Beida • 🇹🇩 Chad
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About the role
- The Base Manager is responsible for the overall coordination of operations and programmatic implementation at the field base.
- They will ensure the strategic and operational management of the base, including direct supervision of a project.
- They will also play a key role in local representation and in strengthening partnerships with humanitarian actors and local civil and military authorities.
- Ensure the smooth running of programmatic activities as well as support services (finance, administration, human resources, logistics and security).
- Represent the organization to local authorities, humanitarian partners and stakeholders in the area of operations.
Requirements
- Progressive experience in base management, humanitarian projects, development, early recovery and/or emergency response.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in team management, including managerial supervision, technical mentoring and capacity-building of programme staff.
- Proven experience in staff safety and programme security management in insecure contexts.
- Strong, demonstrated experience in managing logistics, procurement, administration and financial functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to negotiate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to adapt to complex, high-pressure working conditions in the field.
- Cultural and gender sensitivity, adaptability, and willingness to travel regularly.
- Advanced computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Education: University degree or postgraduate studies in humanitarian law, humanitarian leadership, political science, social sciences, peacebuilding, or another relevant field, or significant demonstrable professional field experience.
- Languages: French (fluent); Arabic (spoken). Ability to read, write and speak English would be a considerable asset.
Benefits
- Total rewards
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
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Soft skills
team managementcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiationadaptabilitycultural sensitivitygender sensitivityability to work under pressurewillingness to travelleadership