{"id":32637,"date":"2026-09-07T08:04:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/?p=32637"},"modified":"2026-09-07T08:04:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T08:04:46","slug":"vaga-operations-lead-senior-manager-maputo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wizandroidmz.com\/emprego\/vaga-operations-lead-senior-manager-maputo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaga &#8211; Operations Lead (Senior Manager) &#8211; Maputo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GiveDirectly Mozambique is growing \u2013 delivering large lump sum transfers at scale, developing tech-enabled delivery models, and building the operational infrastructure needed to support a significantly larger program. We&#8217;re looking for an Operations Lead to strengthen the support systems and staff to operate with excellence at scale. This role will lead procurement, logistics, HR, and administrative functions end-to-end, working closely with the Country Director and collaborating with Programs, Finance, Internal Audit and Safeguarding teams.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate combines strong operational expertise \u2013 particularly in procurement, logistics, and HR \u2013 with the leadership skills to build and mentor a growing team. You thrive in a fast-paced, non-hierarchical environment, are comfortable making decisions with limited precedent, and bring a bias toward action and practical problem-solving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reports to:<\/strong> Country Director<\/p>\n<p><strong>Level:<\/strong> Senior Manager<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel requirement:<\/strong> Regular travel within Mozambique to field offices and program sites. Must be able to travel 1-2 times per year internationally for team retreats.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What You&#8217;ll Do<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong>Build and lead the Mozambique operations team<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the GD Moz Operations team, including procurement, logistics, administration, and HR functions.<\/li>\n<li>Provide line management to the Office &amp; Procurement Manager and Human Resources Manager, while supporting them to build high-performing, appropriately specialised teams.<\/li>\n<li>Create clear roles, responsibilities, and standard operating procedures that enable the team to operate independently and at a high standard.<\/li>\n<li>Build the team&#8217;s capacity over time, driving best practice and coaching managers to develop operations management excellence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contribute to cost-effective systems for scale<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help design and build systems and processes capable of supporting a larger program, identifying future needs (e.g. strategic partnerships, team capacity, technology solutions).<\/li>\n<li>Drive measurable improvements in back-office processes, running regular analyses on speed, cost, resilience and controls.<\/li>\n<li>Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and other digital solutions to improve the scalability of operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Leadership to procurement, logistics and administration<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee Procurement &amp; Administration function through the Office &amp; Procurement Manager, identifying bottlenecks and improving systems.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and support implementation of a procurement strategy to ensure an efficient, responsive, high-quality, and resilient supply of goods and services.<\/li>\n<li>Lead logistics and fleet management, ensuring efficient and reliable transport and distribution across Mozambique&#8217;s operations.<\/li>\n<li>Oversee budgeting and procurement planning to ensure needs are forecast and operations run smoothly.<\/li>\n<li>Use data to conduct analyses to identify opportunities to improve procurement and logistics efficiency and value for money.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Support compliance and risk management<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks, maintaining a risk register and putting mitigations in place.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure operations meet GiveDirectly&#8217;s global policy standards and local regulatory requirements, adapting for the Mozambique context.<\/li>\n<li>Work with GiveDirectly&#8217;s Corporate Audit function to support internal audits and build systems for a strong control environment across assets, inventory, fleet, procurement and office security.<\/li>\n<li>Closely collaborate with Finance teams for timely, efficient payment processes, facilitate external audits, and ensure compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Oversee HR<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oversee HR function through the HR Manager, identifying bottlenecks and improving systems.<\/li>\n<li>Support the Country Director in implementing and iterating on GiveDirectly Mozambique&#8217;s people strategy to scale the team while building talent density.<\/li>\n<li>Support the HR team to deliver initiatives that strengthen team culture and reinforce GiveDirectly&#8217;s values as the organisation scales.<\/li>\n<li>Drive best practice across recruitment, learning and development, performance management, and HR operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What You&#8217;ll Bring<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity.<\/li>\n<li>Significant experience (6+ years) in operations management, with strong expertise in procurement and logistics.<\/li>\n<li>A track record of strengthening operational functions \u2013 taking systems from ad hoc toward structured, compliant, and scalable.<\/li>\n<li>Strong financial and budget management skills, with experience managing operational budgets and driving cost-effectiveness.<\/li>\n<li>Experience managing and developing teams, including recruiting and mentoring staff.<\/li>\n<li>Experience overseeing or working closely with HR functions (recruitment, performance management, learning and development, culture building).<\/li>\n<li>Comfort in a fast-paced and changing environment that involves a degree of ambiguity and requires figuring things out with limited precedent.<\/li>\n<li>Highly analytical with a strong attention to detail and a bias toward data-driven decision-making.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with INGO standards, donor compliance frameworks, internal controls, and audit processes.<\/li>\n<li>Strong cross-cultural communication skills and experience working effectively in matrixed organisations.<\/li>\n<li>Experience and aptitude leveraging new technologies and AI to advance operational effectiveness. 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