Democratic Republic of the Congo: Field Operations Director

Position Summary

Mavuno is looking for a F​ield Operations Director​for our office in Beni, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mavuno is a nonprofit organization that works in eastern Congo to end extreme poverty. We partner with local leaders, mobilizing villages and building businesses to create a more peaceful and prosperous future. Because we believe that all people have the inherent potential to thrive through business, we put their own talents and resources front and center. Poverty is a complex problem, so we train communities to organize into locally led organizations that direct all our programming in any given village. Loans and entrepreneurship training help launch businesses at all levels, from a village vegetable market to an international company. Ultimately, we envision a Congo where all people can create their own future. The Congolese themselves will make that a reality.

The F​ield Operations Director ​will be the first full­time expat position located in Beni and will serve as the primary liaison between the two country offices. They will be tasked with helping to facilitate and improve administrative and operational processes related to monitoring and evaluation, program activities, budgeting, and strategic planning.

The F​ield Operations Director​will report directly to the VP of Operations and be advised on specific tasks by other key team members (notably the COO, and the M&E Officer).

Job Responsibilities:

Monitoring and Evaluation

• ­ Coordinate with M&E Officer to develop appropriate monitoring and tracking and report activities to ensure accurate program information is readily available

• ­ Support the design and quality of annual evaluations

• ­ Assist with developing, implementing, and maintaining a digital data collection platform

• ­ Facilitate training and capacity­building activities for staff

  Operational Coordination

• ­ Assist in building effective and efficient administrative processes around budget planning and expense accounting

• ­ Contribute to overall strategic planning in terms of scaling, manpower planning, and organizational growth

­ Support site visits or information requests from donors and partners

Qualifications:​

• ­ Professional working proficiency in French (required)

• ­ Knowledge of Swahili preferred (willingness to learn required)

• ­ Prior experience living and working in developing countries; ideal candidate would have

  experience living and working in rural Africa

• ­ Extensive knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles; prior experience with both

  quantitative and qualitative methods

• ­ Experience with mobile data collection methods preferred

• ­ Strong commitment to organization’s mission, approach, and theory of change

• ­ Flexible and able to work effectively in challenging and changing environments

• ­ Team­player with demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentorship

  Living arrangements:​Housing and transportation will be provided by the organization at our Beni office. The position may require periodic travel throughout the region.

  Educational Requirements:​There are no specific degree requirements. Candidate must be a life­long learner. In your cover letter please state your level of education and how you are currently and plan to continue your education and professional development.

Please email your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position to m​elissa@mavunocongo.org.​ Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.