Operations Director, Egypt Eras

**The World at Abt**

Solving the world's most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what's possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints '“ joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within '“ we look after people around the world, and we'll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now's your chance.

**The Opportunity**

Abt Associates seeks a qualified Operations Director for the USAID-funded Feed the Future Egypt Rural Agribusiness Strengthening Project. The project will employ a market-driven, systems-strengthening approach to improve the competitiveness of horticulture producers and related downstream businesses and food processors by developing their abilities to respond to domestic and international buyer demand.

The project has a headquarters office in Cairo and three regional offices in Menia, Luxor, and Gharbia. The Operations Director will be based in Cairo, Egypt and will report to the Chief of Party.

**Core Responsibilities**
- Oversee the Project's Operations team day-to-day on procurements and logistics.
- Work with Operations Manager and Home Office Procurement team to review supplier agreements to monitor funding and understand the agreement types in relation to the prime contract obligations.
- Ensure compliance with Abt policies and procedures as well as USAID procurement regulations and local laws.
- Ensure that contractual and internal approval requirements (e.g., waivers, approval memos, procurements) are met, and prepare justifications supporting these actions in coordination with project leadership and Home Office support staff.
- Liaise with the Finance Director and Operations Manager to ensure the Project is operating within its VAT exemption.
- Oversee the biannual physical inspection of the Project's government property list.
- Assist in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and procurement plans.
- Ensure that the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements; identify challenges, obstacles, and difficulties affecting project implementation; develop strategies to solve these problems.
- Support COP to maintain effective working relationships with donors and key government officials related to operations.
- Responsible for organizing, managing and coordinating high profile events.

**What We Value**
- Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred.
- At least ten years' relevant professional experience managing procurement required.
- Previous experience on USAID-funded projects in Egypt strongly preferred.
- Experience managing procurement on USAID-funded projects and/or proven expertise in USAID Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) strongly preferred.
- Strong relationship management skills. Must be able to manage relationships with project staff, suppliers, and other partners.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
- Ability and track record of working as part of a busy team and working effectively under pressure to tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and spoken English and Arabic required.

**What We Offer**

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.