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Senior Manager, Operations (DRC)

GiveDirectly
Location
Goma, DRC
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Administrative
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (management, administration, finance, or related)
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in operations management
  • Strong financial and budget management skills
  • Proven experience maintaining a risk register and working closely with internal/external audit functions
  • Experience developing and coaching managers
  • Strong digital fluency with experience using multiple platforms (Google Suite, Salesforce, Asana, Guru, Slack)
Nice to have
  • Master's degree
  • Knowledge of Congolese Swahili and/or Lingala
What the job really is

As the Senior Manager of Operations for GiveDirectly in DRC, you will oversee the support services team, managing HR, logistics, procurement, and administration. Your role involves developing procurement strategies, managing the operational budget, and supporting HR functions while ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple provinces. You will also design systems to enhance scalability and lead a team of managers to achieve operational goals.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $94,500
  • Bonus at Target Performance: 10% (~$9,450)
  • Estimated Total Compensation at Target: $103,950+
  • Benefits stipend may be used to cover benefits or taken as additional taxable income
Things to weigh
  • Onsite role in Goma, DRC
  • No salary negotiation policy
  • Complex legal environment in DRC may pose challenges
  • Expectations for high ownership and operational excellence
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