FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere have access to the opportunities they need to lead full and healthy lives. FHI 360 is seeking an Operations Manager (Administrative Manager) based in Bunia, DRC (full time, national local hire).
Position overview: The role ensures efficient, compliant and well-coordinated administrative operations across facility, procurement, fleet, warehousing, reporting and field coordination. The postholder selects, develops and evaluates personnel and is responsible for accurate reporting and compliance with donor and organizational standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and oversight of all procurement activities, ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor regulations, ethical sourcing principles and internal controls.
- Develop procurement strategies, monitor key procurement performance indicators, approve procurement plans and sourcing approaches, and strengthen vendor management, risk mitigation and staff training.
- Manage operations and administrative tasks of a project/country office of moderate complexity and scope.
- Manage material and equipment needs of the project, control inventory and oversee distribution centers.
- Manage a large volume of procurement activities from initial award through contract review.
- Direct all facilities activities in compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversee departmental administrative activities including travel and meeting coordination, in line with travel policy, funder and duty of care requirements.
- Prepare work plans, draft implementation guidelines and detailed project time plans.
- Mentor staff and build capacity in challenging development contexts.
- Collaborate with business unit and department leaders to align project implementation with strategy and goals.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree plus minimum 8 years of relevant experience in general administration, supply chain management, procurement, fleet management and/or warehousing.
- Professional certification or advanced training in facility management, logistics and/or supply chain management.
- Previous management experience preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement, budgeting and supply chain best practices; experience with multiple donor policies and regulations, contract negotiation and vendor management; understanding of international donor procurement rules and fraud detection.
- Fluency in English required; demonstrated leadership, people-management and cross-cultural communication skills; ability to work under pressure in complex environments.
- Travel: less than 20%.
Salary: USD 37,000 - 55,000 annually gross (basic and allowances) for national local hire.
Closing date: 2026-11-06
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online through the FHI 360 Career Portal (Workday) using the application link. Requisition ID: 2026201531.
https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Bunia-DRC/Operations-Manager_Requisition-2026201531/apply