Head Of Operations - Remote Lazio

Head Of Operations - Remote
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Da remoto: Remoto

Head of Operations (Humanitarian & Education)

- Department: Programs / Operations

- Location: Remote

- Supervisor: General Counsel

- Compensation: Based on experience

Job Description

Still I Rise, an international NGO, works towards development and the realization of humanitarian projects aiming at providing education and support to refugee children and youth, is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Head of Impact.

This role is integral to securing financial support for our organization's programs through various channels.

Scope of Responsibility and Purpose:

The Head of Impact is a pivotal role within our organization, tasked with ensuring the quality and efficiency of our educational programs for vulnerable children in regions afflicted by severe humanitarian crises.

This role carries a dual responsibility: overseeing all aspects of project implementation, including administrative functions related to HR, finance, and logistics, and analyzing and maximizing our impact both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Program Oversight:

- Oversee budgeting and expenditures to ensure efficient allocation of resources.

- Manage and support the Heads of Academies and Heads of Schools in achieving program objectives in collaboration with the education department.

- Ensure the successful implementation of donor projects within the programs.

Quality Assurance:

- Conduct comprehensive Quality Assurance reports on all program aspects, including education and non-education matters.

- Monitor adherence to procedures and standards across all programs.

Impact Analysis:

- Monitor and evaluate the impact of our programs from both educational and broader societal perspectives.

- Develop strategies to maximize impact within resource constraints.

Reporting:

- Oversee the production of impact reports to be distributed internally, providing insights into our effectiveness.

- Ensure routine and consistent collection and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative data within the organization.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

- Collaborate with fundraising and other departments to provide analytical, quantified data and qualitative observations on our impact to support funding efforts and organizational decision-making.

Team Management:

- Provide leadership and guidance to the Impact team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and excellence.

- Support professional development and performance management of team members.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders including donors, partners, and government agencies, representing the organization professionally.

Continuous Improvement:

- Identify opportunities for program enhancement and efficiency gains through regular review and feedback mechanisms.

- Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in impact assessment and program management, integrating learning into our practices.

This role demands a dynamic individual with strong experience on the ground in vulnerable and challenging contexts.

The role should be able to provide leadership, analytical, and communication skills, coupled with a passion for driving positive change through education in challenging environments.

The Head of Impact will play a crucial role in ensuring the success and sustainability of our mission to provide top-quality education to vulnerable children worldwide.

Essential Requirements:

- Previous experience in humanitarian settings, especially in crisis-affected regions.

- Proven ability to manage complex humanitarian projects, including budgeting and donor relations.

- Strong leadership skills to motivate and guide multidisciplinary teams towards programme objectives.

- Excellent analytical skills to assess programme effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

- Experience in implementing quality assurance mechanisms to ensure programme standards are met.

- Ability to monitor and evaluate programme impact, maximising effectiveness within resource constraints.

- Ability to produce comprehensive impact reports for internal decision-making and external funding.

- Able to collaborate with fundraising and other departments to support the organisation's objectives.

- Stakeholder engagement: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with donors, partners, and government agencies.

- Educational background or experience.

- Ability to work remotely and manage virtual teams, knowledge of remote collaboration tools.

- Passion for the mission of the NGO Still I Rise and dedication to improving the lives of refugee children and vulnerable youth.

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing circumstances.

- Awareness of cultural diversity and ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

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