We are currently looking for a: Operations and Programmes Advisor (OPA)<ul><li>Contract duration: two-year initial national contract</li><li>Location: Nairobi, Kenya</li></ul>If you enjoy being at the centre of operations—shaping how things work, connecting teams, and driving impact across countries—this is a role where you will truly thrive. You will be part of a new and ambitious team, playing a key role in how we operate globally and making a real difference across our country programmes.Position overview We are looking for an Operations and Programmes Advisor who will be the operational anchor of our newly formed six-person Country Programmes team, enabling excellence across 22 countries in Asia, West Africa, and East &amp; Southern Africa. While you will not manage people directly, you will influence across the organisation—supporting senior leadership, streamlining processes, and driving data-informed decision-making through smart dashboards, risk insights, and operational controls. If you have a background in operations, compliance, or finance—especially within an international NGO—and you are ready to be the go-to person for clarity, coordination, and impact, this is your opportunity to shape how we work and leave a lasting mark. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Analysing available finance, risk &amp; compliance, business development and people related reports to support decisions taken by Director of Country Programmes (DCP) and Deputy Directors of Country Programmes (DDCPs) in ensuring smooth coordination and compliance with internal policies and processes by country programs.</li><li>Developing and maintaining operational dashboards based on country reporting to provide insights that support data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Supporting DDCPs to ensure timely delivery of key reports (CAM, CAP, MYR, PPPRs) by tracking overviews and collaborating with the business control teams to tailor insights for country needs.</li><li>Ensuring process support to DDCPs during country program start-ups, transitions, and close-downs in line with SNV’s standardized procedures by ensuring adherence to internal audit guidelines.</li><li>Facilitate knowledge-sharing across country teams, ensuring operational best practices are disseminated and implemented effectively.</li><li>Identifying and flagging potential risks related to operations or policy compliance, advising the DDCPs on corrective actions.</li><li>Promoting continuous improvement in operations, focusing on finance, procurement, logistics, and risk management.</li></ul>

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships&nbsp;that can transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems.

Operations and Programmes Advisor 

We are currently looking for a:&nbsp;Operations and Programmes Advisor (OPA)<ul><li>Contract duration: two-year initial national contract</li><li>Location: Nairobi, Kenya</li></ul>If you enjoy being at the centre of operations—shaping how things work, connecting teams, and driving impact across countries—this is a role where you will truly thrive. You will be part of a new and ambitious team, playing a key role in how we operate globally and making a real difference across our country programmes.Position overview We are looking for an Operations and Programmes Advisor who will be the operational anchor of our newly formed six-person Country Programmes team, enabling excellence across 22 countries in Asia, West Africa, and East &amp; Southern Africa. While you will not manage people directly, you will influence across the organisation—supporting senior leadership, streamlining processes, and driving data-informed decision-making through smart dashboards, risk insights, and operational controls. If you have a background in operations, compliance, or finance—especially within an international NGO—and you are ready to be the go-to person for clarity, coordination, and impact, this is your opportunity to shape how we work and leave a lasting mark. Key Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Analysing available finance, risk &amp; compliance, business development and people related reports to support decisions taken by Director of Country Programmes (DCP) and Deputy Directors of Country Programmes (DDCPs) in ensuring smooth coordination and compliance with internal policies and processes by country programs.</li><li>Developing and maintaining operational dashboards based on country reporting to provide insights that support data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Supporting DDCPs to ensure timely delivery of key reports (CAM, CAP, MYR, PPPRs) by tracking overviews and collaborating with the business control teams to tailor insights for country needs.</li><li>Ensuring process support to DDCPs during country program start-ups, transitions, and close-downs in line with SNV’s standardized procedures by ensuring adherence to internal audit guidelines.</li><li>Facilitate knowledge-sharing across country teams, ensuring operational best practices are disseminated and implemented effectively.</li><li>Identifying and flagging potential risks related to operations or policy compliance, advising the DDCPs on corrective actions.</li><li>Promoting continuous improvement in operations, focusing on finance, procurement, logistics, and risk management.</li></ul>

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