***CLOSED*** Call for Applications: Director of Operations
Background:
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) serves as the premier financing institution supporting the management and sustainability of Belize’s national protected areas system (BNPAS). As the country’s leading institution in protected area financing, PACT plays a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability of conservation efforts within terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
Position Description:
The Director of Operations (DO) is responsible for strategically overseeing effective operating procedures across PACT to support the achievement of PACT’s strategic goals and objectives. The position is ultimately responsible for the operational frameworks of PACT, with primary responsibility for assessing operations to make inferences about factors like communication, productivity, and risk management; and communicating with Executive Management to improve PACT’s operations. This is inclusive of directing all key administrative and operational functions, including general corporate services such as vendor management, logistics planning and coordination, asset procurement and management, contract management and information management. The DO is also responsible for managing the human resources of the Department. As a member of the senior management team, the DO will be frequently required to generate and provide clear, trusted advice to the Executive Director and Board of Directors on all financial and administrative matters. Overall, the post is responsible for PACT’s financial and operational well-being and stability. The DO must execute all duties with a high level of professionalism and discretion with a premium placed on confidentiality.
Core Competency Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Sector Management, or another
relevant field. - Minimum of ten (10) years related professional experience and
- Previous supervisory experience in an operations unit is required.
- Previous experience in Administration, auditing, or financial management.
- Previous senior management experience is required.
Remuneration:
Compensation package commensurate with qualification and experience within a designated salary scale.
The full job description is available at www.pactbelize.org. Packages must be submitted electronically and must include signed application letter, resume, certified copies of academic certificates, current police record (receipt can be submitted initially) and a list of two professional references (names and contact information only) no later than 5:00 p.m. Monday, September 30th, 2024. Only complete packages will be processed. Packages should be addressed to:
Director of Operations Job Description
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PACT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability).
PACT is not liable for any costs incurred by applicants in submission of their application.