deputy country director for OperationsPlan International

The Organisation
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children's rights and equality for girls.
We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it's girls who are most affected.
Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children.
We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Plan International Philippines is looking to engage a Deputy Country Director for Operations (DCD-Operations) to help us lead, manage and develop a high performing team of functional experts covering the areas of Supply Chain Management, Human Resources, Finance, Risk Management, Administration, IT, and Security.
The DCD-Operations is managed directly by the Country Director and will at times be required to take on the responsibility of the Country Director position in his/her absence
Further, as the Deputy Country Director for Operations:
You will contribute to the strategic development and management of the country in particular by reviewing and commenting on the Country Strategy (CSP) and the Programme Area Long Term Plans and Disaster Preparedness and Response.
You will have the responsibility for managing a budget of approximately US$5.5M per annum.
You will oversee the preparation and consolidation of reports for submission to the regional office and/or international headquarters.
You will manage and develop the performance of the operations support teams across the country to ensure the delivery of quality support and services.
You will oversee security planning and management in the country and ensure that all Plan offices (CO and PUs) have developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contingency plans consistent with global security policy and procedures.
You will oversee the rollout, including staff training, of global policies and procedures in the country.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful in this role you will need among other things:
Bachelor's or Master's degree preferably in Business Administration or Operations Management.
At least 10 years' relevant experience as Head of Operations, Administration, or Finance in any reputable organization with demonstrated ability to manage complex operations.
General knowledge of administration, HR, ICT, security, audit, and business management matters.
Knowledge of the host country, the geopolitical factors affecting child poverty in the country as well as the political, social, and economic opportunities for development are an advantage.
Fluency in Filipino and English (written and spoken).
Applicants must have the right to work in the Philippines without restrictions. Local applicants are preferred.
Location: Makati City, Metro Manila
Type of Role: Fixed-term (2 years)
Reports to: Country Director
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive salary package (local T&C)
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.
We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls' rights and inclusion.
Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in the In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
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Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time