The Role
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) is looking for a Chief of Operations that will report directly to the Assistant Director-General for Strategy and Resource Mobilization, and lead a small team of Professional, National Officer and Administrative Staff members. The Chief will be responsible for providing expert advice, developing policies, and leading the Human Resources, meeting services/support, ICT and Procurement for the Organization. S/he will help in conceptualizing, planning, designing administrative services for the ISA, drawing on global best practices.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Education
• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent or higher) in human resources, business administration, public administration, financial management, economics, or related discipline required.
Experience
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional work experience for P4 level in the management of multiple support/administrative functions relevant for this position, including, financial management, human resources, IT and procurement.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have between 3 to 5 years of relevant international experience.
• Strong relevant experience in human resources management in the United Nations or International setting strongly desired.
• Relevant experience with major ERP systems desirable.
• Responsible relevant experience in budget, finance, administration, business administration or related area is required.
• Relevant experience in managing or (supporting) supervising multi- disciplinary teams is required.
Oxford HR is a leading executive search firm in the international development field dedicated to finding and supporting world-changing leaders.
In this opportunity, Oxford HR is supporting the International Solar Alliance (ISA), an international organization headquartered in Gurgaon, National Capital Region of India.
The vision and mission of the ISA is to provide a dedicated platform for cooperation among solar resource-rich countries where the global community, including bilateral and multilateral organizations, corporates, industry, and other stakeholders, can make a positive contribution to assist and help achieve the common goals of increasing the use of solar energy in meeting energy needs of the ISA Member Countries in a safe, convenient, affordable, equitable and sustainable manner.
