Operations Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years related experience or equivalent combination;
• Experience coordinating projects;
• Experience working across departments;
• Fluency in Spanish and English;
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks;
• Supervisory experience including setting objectives, managing performance, and conflict resolution;
• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.
• Non-profit work experience considered a "plus".
• Excellent verbal and written comm

Benefits

Additional Information

Location: Santiago, Chile or Buenos Aires, Argentina What We Can Achieve Together: The Operations Specialist for the Argentina and Southern Andes Business Units is responsible for coordinating a team which delivers administrative support to the TNC staff located throughout Argentina and Chile. The Operations Specialist supervises the operations team in providing guidance to assure strong service delivery to BU teams and rapid advance on projects based on extensive knowledge of internal policies and procedures. They will interpret guidelines and analyze information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems. They will provide recommendations and targeted training related to the areas under management. This role provides support to all levels of staff on HR issues, working closely with the Regional HR Manager and HR team. Additionally, they will work closely with all the functional areas within the region like Legal and IT as well as maintaining relationships with external accountants and attorneys. The Operations Specialist must be comfortable working with ERP systems and resources utilized for the functional activity and will manage confidential information. They will support the Director of Finance and Operations in adapting processes and implement recommended practices in order to improve effectiveness. The Operations Specialist will manage one or more administrative support staff based in different countries. We're Looking for You: We are looking for you to bring vital skills to support the Argentina and Southern Andes business units, supporting our global strategy, having: Strategic vision: Identify new opportunities ensuring the integration of stakeholders throughout processes and tasks while ensuring that business and finance are aligned to planning. They will bring the ability to integrate between different areas of the business, aligning results, objectives, purposes with the business while communicating adequately and making assertive decisions in times of crisis. Analytical and holistic view: Has organizational vision followed by actions in other areas of the business. They are a team-building facilitator, with a view of the whole, communicating between managers and decision-makers, leading for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in congruence with all departments and TNC's code of conduct. Responsibilities & Scope: Follows our Code of Conduct and demonstrates consistently our Values Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks. Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance. Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field. Acts independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems. Implements and manages new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Acts independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems. Demonstrates sensitivity in handling confidential information. Ensures compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements. Decisions may bind the organization financially or legally. Manages projects with several variables - sets realistic deadlines, manages a timeline, and ensures accountability. May participate in complex negotiations Administers the HR transactions for the Argentina and Southern Andes Business Units, partnering with HR, WO, HROS and local management. Supports the HR annual processes such as the merit review, performance partnerships, etc. Ensures new staff understand the Business Unit and Region organizational structures, including contacts for onboarding and other contacts in Finance, IT, Legal, Contracts. Teams with Finance staff to support annual budget and quarterly forecast preparation. Monitors BU staff timesheet completion in order to avoid financial risks. Manages BU Staff Delegations of Authority in coordination with Legal.

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