Operations Specialist

## Operations Specialist Apply:
In Person:
Iowa City, IA USA:
Part time:
Posted Today:
JRThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
** Job Overview:
** The Operations Specialist supports operational functions and provides related administrative support, resulting in a well-functioning, compliant environment for staff, clients, and partners. This position requires strong organization, creative problem-solving, personal initiative, and working well in a distributed, multicultural, fast-paced environment.  This position reports to the Executive Director.
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** Major Responsibilities:
**** Safety and Security (S&S)
*** Support day-to-day S&S-related needs.
** Information Technology (IT)
*** Support the management of IT and communications infrastructure management, including properly tracking and communicating hardware and software-related matters.
* Work with the HQ and Cluster level operational and/or IT staff to address internet or telecommunications service disruptions, collaborating closely with local internet and telecommunications service providers.##
** Supply Chain
*** Order supplies, equipment, etc. in accordance with supply chain and financial compliance guidelines and coordinate servicing and repairs as needed.
* Support office inventory including contribution-in-kind (CIK), day-to-day storage, tracking, and reporting of inventory and asset movement.
* Coordinate vendor billing/invoices in partnership with the Finance team.##
** Facilities Management
*** Support Executive Director on office equipment leases and coordinate repairs and improvements with vendors and property managers as needed.
* Aid in the allocation of work spaces and support related employee lifecycle needs such as building access.
* Support the smooth functioning of office infrastructure, including communications equipment and services.
* Assist with planning and coordinating office events and meetings.
* Other related duties as assigned##
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* Job Requirements:

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* Work Experience:

** Minimum of 1 year of experience in administrative or operational support roles**.
**** Demonstrated Skills and

Competencies:

*** Strong organizational and time-management skills.
* Ability to follow established procedures and manage multiple tasks.
* Basic IT troubleshooting skills.
* Clear and professional communication skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
* Commitment to IRC’s values of service, accountability, integrity, and quality.
** Education**:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

** Language

Skills:

** Fluency in English required.
** Preferred experience & skills:
** Prior experience coordinating volunteers or interns is preferred.
** Working Environment:
** Standard office working environment. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Supporting teams across two Iowa offices in Des Moines and Iowa City will require regular travel to one or other location, as determined by management…