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Consultancy on operations management (4 months)
This role will be part of the Internet & Ecommunications Programme at the International Secretariat (London) with an immediate start date.
Responsibilities:
- overview of current work activities and workload, identify project vs operational (2-3 weeks doing 2-3 days/week, interviews with team members + observation + documentation)
- analysis of resource capacity / efficiency loss areas (1-2 weeks)
- dramatic prioritization of operations, and presentation to senior management
introduction of scheduling and prioritizing tools (e.g. SCRUM, weekly planner, daily stand-up meetings): testing with the team, refining to adapt tools (1-2 months)- work schedule for next 6 months (2-3 weeks)
Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
- Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
- Knowledge of budgeting & resource estimation
- Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
- Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively witin a diverse environment.
- Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
- Skills in employee performance management & dev
How to apply:
Email your CV to dmcquillan@amnesty.org and hsuarez@amnesty.org (Helena Suarez), including “IEP Consultant” in the subject line.
