Business Operations Manager
Location: Nairobi
Deadline; 06/03/2013
Job Description
The Director of Business Operations will help lead the
transition from proof-of-concept to scale – from a start-up of 40 staff to a
sector-leading organization.
Specifically, these responsibilities will include:
- Organizational
leadership: As part of the Executive Team, guide the organization’s
strategy and business model, and build a strong team capable of executing
on our goals at scale.
- Growth
and expansion: Oversee the process of selecting targets for geographic
expansion, and work closely with our teams to evaluate candidate sites and
manage the setup process.
- Human
resources and administration: Oversee HR operations, including recruiting
and staff retention. Work closely with the HR Manager on long-term
planning, incentive structures, and infusing our HR operations with
innovation and creativity.
- Marketing
and sales: Supervise Marketing Manager, and ensure day to day sales and
marketing activities are aligned with the organization’s strategy and
growth goals.
- Strategic
planning and special projects: Coordinate efforts to develop new service
offerings, plan for growth, and establish strategic partnerships. Oversee
staff and consultants engaging in special projects, and hold them
accountable to timelines.
This is a senior position, reporting to Managing Director and
working closely alongside our Operations Director and Finance Director.
We are a start-up organization in the early days of its growth;
we need a leader who is flexible and able to juggle numerous responsibilities.
The person we’re looking for has top-notch strategy and analysis
capabilities, paired with deep experience in an operational management setting.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree (or higher) in a relevant field
- 10-15
years’ work experience, including roles leading operations in demanding
professional environments. A background in operations would be an
advantage
- Strong
analytical and financial skills
- Demonstrated
leadership, networking and negotiation skills
- Hands-on
approach to getting things done
- Excellent
verbal and written communications skills in English; preference given for
excellent Swahili skills as well
- Strong
computer and office skills
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover
letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to
recruit@odumont.com before end of day 06/03/2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.