COOPI - COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE is an Italian humanitarian non-governmental organization founded in 1965. COOPI has been implementing both Emergency and Development actions in Ethiopia since 1995. Currently, COOPI has more than 15 projects active in different regions of Ethiopia. The major thematic areas of intervention are food security and livelihood (FSL), water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), disaster risk reduction and emergency, energy (solar, carbon credit).

General Responsibilities

The Field Base Manager will work closely with the Field Coordinator/Program Mangers, Head of Operations, Field Administrator and Program team to ensure appropriate representation of COOPI in the Field Base as well as timely project implementation. COOPI Field Base Manager for Guji Zone will represent the organization in the areas, support the Project Managers in program delivery and manage directly the operations sectors (procurement, transports, fleet management, asset, store management, facilities management, IT and Security).

Operations Management 

• He/She will manage COOPI Negelle field operations including: procurement, transports, fleet, asset, warehouse, facilities and IT
• He/She will supervise and record all procurement processes of Negelle field office, ensuring adherence with COOPI procurement procedures
• He/She will ensure compliance with COOPI logistic Policies and procedures and with the Donor requirements of the field office
• He/She will ensure that all vehicles of the field office are properly monitored, serviced and dispatched to the program staff as required
• He/She will supervise the transports of all procured items, from the supplier to the final destination, ensuring quality and timely delivery
• He/She will improve cost-effectiveness by saving time or money through the use of: framework contracts, improved coordination of programme activities, purchasing and transport
• He/She will ensure a strong and timely coordination between the logistic teams and the program team at the field sites leading weekly planning meetings
• He/She will ensure that internal logistics reports are submitted to Field Coordinator, Head of Operations and Project/Program Managers on time, and that they are reviewed and analyzed, and appropriate actions are taken
• He/She will set a strong example for adherence and improvement of COOPI standards, both internally and for the people reached by our projects
• He/She will ensure that regular back-ups and virus checks are carried out to all laptops and computer of field office
• He/She will provide support and oversight for IT related issues including stable network server
• He/She will liaise with Coordination office support in relation to IT maintenance and IT equipment management and formatting.

Representation and program support

• He/she will represent COOPI in the area and manages relations with institutions, NGOs, local and international organizations, partners and clusters in Guji Zone. He/she is responsible for the Organization’s reputation in the area
• Projects supervision: Liaising with technical advisors and program coordinator, he/she will support project managers in guaranteeing the timely implementation of the projects in the area, in conformity with contractual obligations and donors’ procedures, and in line with the COOPI’s procedures and management standards
• He/She will work closely with the field Administrator and area administrator to ensure adequate training, capacity building and support is provided to COOPI staff to enhance their knowledge and understanding of COOPI and Donor’s policies and procedures and ensure proper implementation and on-going use.
• He/She will support the PMs in the preparation of projects’ reports and monitoring documents requested by the coordination office. He/she ensures that all official and administrative documents are transmitted to the Country Coordination. 
• He/She will guarantee the Country Regulation and the respect of the organization’s procedures.Staff management:

• He/she is responsible for the local staff under his/her supervision including management and training, in close cooperation and following the indications of the technical advisors and program manager at Country Coordination level 
• He/She will attend and provide input at the Grant Opening Meetings (GOM), with the staff supervised in the area of interventions He/She will ensure that operations check-lists are completed by project managers and support staff for all new grants 
• He/She will ensure that Procurement Plans are submitted by the PM and Advisors at the Grant opening Meetings and at proposal stage, and they are reviewed by all operations functions

Security

• By liaising with the program and administration staff of the area as well as security focal point, He/She will be responsible for the staff security in the area, and for the correct implementation and respect of the general security regulation.
• He/She will carry out regular management visits and provide security reports to the Head of Operations and Head of Mission
• He/She will monitor the security situation and provide regular information to the Head of Operations and Head of Mission of any incidents, changes or adverse conditions affecting staff safety or project operations in the field office

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years previous experience in logistics or project management, with at least 2 years at a senior management level
• Education to BA level in Logistics and supply Chain/ Management, management
• Excellent English
• Good understanding of donor rules and regulations and implementation of strong compliance and control framework.
• Strong experience liaising with governmental / local authorities and other NGO’s.
• Audit experience and excellent attention to detail essential.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable activities, and oversee staff work.
• Proven strong budgetary control and financial management skills.
• Proven track record in systems implementation and development. 
• An interest in capacity building/mentoring of teams.
• Previous experience in emergency programs management;
• Experience in working in volatile security contexts.