Job
Description
Description
One
Acre Fund is a rapidly–growing organization, and increasingly needs operational
support for that growth. We are looking for someone to expand operational
support across our East Africa OAF programs.
Acre Fund is a rapidly–growing organization, and increasingly needs operational
support for that growth. We are looking for someone to expand operational
support across our East Africa OAF programs.
The
Corporate Operations Manager will set strategy and coordinate implementation
for essential program support functions – security, health, safety, and
transport. You will work through the Corporate Operations teams in each country.
Currently, the Corporate Operations team consists of 3 international staff
Corporate Operations Manager will set strategy and coordinate implementation
for essential program support functions – security, health, safety, and
transport. You will work through the Corporate Operations teams in each country.
Currently, the Corporate Operations team consists of 3 international staff
and
30+ local staff in three countries. In the next two three years the team will
grow to 10+ international staff and 100+ local staff in 6–7 countries. Please
note that Country Directors manage Corporate Operations Associates. You will
implement key initiatives through the Associates, but some of these team
members will also work on country specific projects assigned to them by the
Country Directors.
Corporate
Operations Manager Duties and Responsibilities:
Operations Manager Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic
Leadership: You will be responsible for developing the organization’s
strategy and policies for essential functions such as security, health,
safety, and transport. - Regional
management (systems): You will be responsible for creating, maintaining
and improving operational systems across our branches in East Africa. You
will tailor the operational support to the various regions and to the
nature of the program and staff in those areas. - Regional
coordination (staff): You will work through and support corporate
operations teams in each country of operation. You will support these
teams to build operational capacity, including hiring and training new
staff, to implement key initiatives you are rolling out.
Possible
promotion to Corporate Operations Director (multinational) with exceptional
performance. One Acre Fund will grow to 10–15 times its current size in the
next eight years. Every large organization eventually relies on a strong
Operations Director, managing dozens of staff worldwide. This is one of the
most important positions within the entire organization and there is literally
unlimited scope for this role. We are looking for someone with the talent,
attitude and skill to perform this crucial function.
promotion to Corporate Operations Director (multinational) with exceptional
performance. One Acre Fund will grow to 10–15 times its current size in the
next eight years. Every large organization eventually relies on a strong
Operations Director, managing dozens of staff worldwide. This is one of the
most important positions within the entire organization and there is literally
unlimited scope for this role. We are looking for someone with the talent,
attitude and skill to perform this crucial function.
Qualifications
This
is an important role within the organization with huge opportunity for impact.
The ideal candidate will be able to build and develop processes, systems and
teams simultaneously in multiple sites across East Africa. We are seeking
exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, and a
demonstrated long-term passion for international development. They will serve
in a career–track position that combines both field and management experience.
This is a competitive posting for a career–track role with minimum initial
commitment of two years. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly
encouraged to apply:
is an important role within the organization with huge opportunity for impact.
The ideal candidate will be able to build and develop processes, systems and
teams simultaneously in multiple sites across East Africa. We are seeking
exceptional professionals with 2 to 5+ years of work experience, and a
demonstrated long-term passion for international development. They will serve
in a career–track position that combines both field and management experience.
This is a competitive posting for a career–track role with minimum initial
commitment of two years. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly
encouraged to apply:
- Strong
work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work
experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a
field program, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace
Corps accomplishments). - Leadership
experience at work, or outside of work. - Very
strong self–manager, very well–organized. After an initial period of heavy
mentorship, supervision will consist of one weekly check–in. We need
someone who is very well–organized and can manage their work
independently. - At
least 2 years of management experience and/or experience building and
developing teams is highly desirable. - Prior
administration/operations experience is ideal, but mostly we are looking
for a smart generalist with fantastic people skills. - Humility
and personal stability. We have a fantastic and likeable team who don’t
have egos or drama. We are looking for passionate professionals that
combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble
approach to service. - Ability
to cook/laugh – desirable.
Language English required,
Swahili and/or French nice to have.
Swahili and/or French nice to have.
Preferred
Start Date
Flexible.
Start Date
Flexible.
Compensation Starts modestly.
However, this is a career–track role with fast raises for performance, paying a
meaningful salary for long–term placement in developing nations.
However, this is a career–track role with fast raises for performance, paying a
meaningful salary for long–term placement in developing nations.
Benefits Health cover,
immunizations, flight, room and board.
immunizations, flight, room and board.
Career
Development
Twice annual management consulting–style career reviews, and constant feedback.
Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
Development
Twice annual management consulting–style career reviews, and constant feedback.
Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
Sponsor
International Candidates Yes.
International Candidates Yes.
How to apply
Complete
this form.
this form.
Email
cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line:
“Corporate Operations Manager Search” + name of the site that
referred you).
cover letter and resume to jobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line:
“Corporate Operations Manager Search” + name of the site that
referred you).
If
you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), please submit a copy of your
Description of Service (DOS).
you are a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (RPCV), please submit a copy of your
Description of Service (DOS).
