Vacancy title:
Africa Regional Operations Manager
Jobs at:
Meliore FoundationDeadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 28 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 16 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Meliore Foundation is currently accepting application for the Regional Operations Manager to act as liaison between the Global Operations Team and the Africa Regional Team.
You will be a key player in efficiently running the everyday operations of the Africa Regional Team, which is composed of the Africa Network Director, country desks (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal). You will ensure the alignment in the execution of standards and policies, keeps the region abreast of relevant information that impact operations, and coordinates crucial touchpoints between/among country desks.
How you'll contribute
• Manage all facets of operations such as finance, grants, and admin (including coordination with legal and IT for any related concerns) in support to the Africa Network Director;
• Provides feedback and suggests improvements to the regional and global teams in order to achieve optimum operational efficiency;
• Provides guidance and deploys process to set up entities and brands where needed
• Seeks, analyses, and shares crucial information that affect operations in the region, particularly on the aspects of legal and security;
• Works with the people and culture team in the end-to-end management of the full staff life cycle;
• Assists in all stages of the management of regional grants and budget including monitoring expenditure reports and identifying/mitigating risks;
• Works collaboratively with an ad hoc team in setting up new country desks;
• Acts as over-all admin and logistics focal person for the region. This includes organizing the Africa Regional Team Meeting;
• Supports shared learning and team development;
• Contributes to development of global operations processes and policy
• improvements in collaboration with Global Operations Team
Our ideal candidate has
• Relevant professional experience in program/project support and/or general administration
• Prior work experience in a fast-paced remote work environment in the Africa region
• Strong coordination and administration skills especially across all levels of positions and among diverse groups
• Has experience in maximizing Google Workspace in the management of deliverables
• Conveys message with diplomacy and clarity using various communication platforms
• Fluent in English (required) and French (desirable)
• Previous experience on workplace safety and security and climate advocacy, a plus
Why join us?
• Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.
• Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
• Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
• A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract (subject to location) for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months:
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