SPARK is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people in fragile and conflict-affected contexts through entrepreneurship development and higher education. The Regional Operations & Admin Manager is responsible for the effective management of operations, administration, procurement, logistics and human resources support for SPARK's FEMFOCUS programme in Tunisia and Morocco. The position is based in Tunis, with regular travel to Morocco, and reports to the Regional Programme Director while working directly with SPARK's HR Manager on HR matters. The Manager directly supervises the Regional HR Officer and the Procurement/Admin Officers in Tunisia and Morocco, and oversees operational support staff.
Main responsibilities: (1) Operations and administration: oversee day-to-day operations, offices, travel, logistics, leases, service contracts, asset registers, and operational risks, coordinating with Finance on operational payments. (2) Procurement and contract management: oversee procurement planning and implementation in line with SPARK and donor requirements, supervise Procurement/Admin Officers, review higher-risk procurement, maintain supplier and contract files, and monitor supplier performance. (3) Human resources and working environment: oversee HR processes (recruitment administration, onboarding, staff records, contracts, leave, performance management, offboarding), maintain confidential HR records, promote a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment, and support safeguarding and code of conduct. (4) Team management and coordination: supervise, coach and give feedback to staff, coordinate operational support staff, and coordinate with the Regional Programme Director, HR Manager and Regional Finance Manager.
Requirements: minimum 7 years of relevant experience in operations, administration, HR, procurement or a comparable support-management function, preferably in an international NGO or donor-funded environment; Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Management, Human Resources, Logistics, Procurement or a relevant field (Master an asset); experience managing operations across multiple functions and supervising staff; practical knowledge of HR, procurement, supplier management, contracting, logistics and asset administration; professional proficiency in French, Arabic and English; willingness to travel regularly between Tunisia and Morocco; high level of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
Contract: full-time, 12 months with possible extension, starting ASAP. Remuneration based on SPARK's function grid and experience, with training and professional development opportunities.
* Application Deadline:20th October 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a cover letter (in English & French) outlining your motivation and how your qualifications meet the requirements, plus an up-to-date CV including contact details of at least three professional references, no later than 20th October 2026 via https://vacancy.spark-online.org/Tab1/LoadProfileFromVacancy/717. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.