Operations Lead

22 Jul 2026 Operations Lead — Improving Access Activity at Fika

• Manage the Activity pipeline, spending analysis, and efficient and compliant use of donor funds, coordinating closely with the Team Leader and Fika finance functions to align operational strategy with technical priorities. • Ensure compliance of financial and operational systems with donor rules and regulations, Fika policies and procedures, and applicable Zambian laws. • Team Leadership and Capacity Supervise and support the Activity’s operations, finance, procurement, and administrative staff, fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and accountable team culture. • Support the Team Leader across operational tasks and duties and stand in on operational and financial matters as needed. • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in operations, finance, and administration, with a substantive focus on donor-funded programs; experience on infrastructure or transport programs is an asset. • Proven ability to manage complex program budgets, contracts, procurement, and subaward relationships with strong attention to financial accountability and compliance. • Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build trust and manage relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders and cultures. • Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in Bemba or other Zambian languages is an asset.