Location: Remote (Applicants must be based in and have the right to work in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom)
Organization: International Detention Coalition (IDC)
Department: Operations & Development
Employment Type: Part-Time (FTE 0.8 / 4 days per week)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Job Description
About the Role
The International Detention Coalition (IDC) is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to provide strategic leadership for the organization’s financial, legal, human resources (HR), and operational infrastructure. As part of the Senior Management Team, the Operations Manager ensures that IDC maintains robust systems, compliance, and controls across multi-currency and multi-country settings.
The role oversees the Finance Coordinator, Administration Coordinator, and Grants and Finance Officer, reporting directly to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
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Finance & Sustainability: Provide strategic oversight of financial management, budgeting, forecasting, annual audits, and financial risk monitoring.
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Human Resources Systems: Implement HR systems, recruitment strategies, localization benchmarks, onboarding, and performance management across different jurisdictions while fostering a strong organizational wellbeing culture.
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Risk & Compliance: Manage the organizational risk management framework, legal entities, regulatory obligations, donor financial compliance, and contract review processes.
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Policies & Administration: Lead the development of operational policies, IT and cybersecurity infrastructure, data protection, and organizational procurement frameworks.
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Organizational Development: Continuously assess operational infrastructure, platforms, and processes to drive efficiency and resilience as the network evolves.
Compensation & Benefits
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Australia: SCHADS Level 6, pro rata for 0.8 FTE.
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The Netherlands, Germany, UK: 48,000 – 56,000 EUR gross annually for 0.8 FTE (based on a full-time equivalent of 60,000–70,000 EUR).
Qualifications & Requirements
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Relevant tertiary qualification and/or professional experience in business administration, finance, HR, non-profit management, or a related field.
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Significant operations management experience within a non-profit, social impact, or complex organization.
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Demonstrated experience managing personnel responsible for finance, HR, or operational functions.
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Strong background in financial management, budgeting, financial controls, and multi-jurisdiction employment regulations.
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Excellent cross-cultural communication skills with high integrity, discretion, and problem-solving abilities.
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Desirable: Experience with grant management, donor compliance, and values-driven human rights organizations.
How to Apply
View Job details and submit a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria via the:
>> IDC Careers Webpage by
Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
(Note: IDC is unable to support work visa applications or relocation. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.)