Director, Country Operations

Overview

This position is contingent upon contract award

SOS International LLC (SOSi) is seeking a Director, Country Operations to lead and oversee all aspects of SOSi’s operations in Qatar, ensuring compliance with USG contracts and local laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating with SOSi’s PMs on all Prime USG Programs in Qatar, interfacing with all stakeholders (e.g. clients, NGOs, UN agencies, DOS agencies), managing client relationships, and coordinating with local vendors and subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of services. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the local business environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Enhance the operational aspects of the company's contracts in Qatar, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
• Check and enforce company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with USG regulations and local laws.
• Provide expertise and assistance to the PM at CAS for contract modifications.
• Interface with CARE DOHA, IOM, and liaise with Government Agencies, sub-contractors, and vendors used by SOSi.
• Collaborate closely with our government customer and PM to identify the program's operational requirements within the scope of work.
• Work closely with local authorities, partners, and agencies to ensure the program complies with DOS policies and regulations and aligns with the efforts of other agencies.
• Conduct regular visits to evaluate program effectiveness, develop improved methods, and share findings with the PM and VP for Operations to guide the general direction of the program.
• In collaboration with the VP Operations and PM, identify opportunities and contribute to the design of new program concepts.
• Draft concept notes, working budgets, assessment reports, and results framework.
• Confer with and advise PM and staff and other key stakeholders, providing technical advice, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions, and program goals and policy interpretation.
• Convey relevant information from the PM to keep them informed and engaged in the strategic direction of the program.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all stakeholders, including community leaders, NGOs, UN agencies, community-based organizations, and other international sectors, to enhance cooperation and coordination.
• Attend coordination meetings relevant to country programs as directed by VP Operations.

Client Relations

Business Development

Financial Management

Compliance and Risk Management

Reporting and Communication

Minimum Requirements

Work Environment

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

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