OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Full Time

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and
• Strategic plan to guide the organisation.
• Develop an operational plan that incorporates goals and objectives.
• working towards the strategic direction of the organization
• Leads with a positive, encouraging, and professional work.
• Environment, and prioritizes open communication.
• Work with staff and the Board to prepare a comprehensive budget.
• Work with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of
• The organization.
• Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the
• Organization’s work and to identify changes in the stakeholder.
• Community served by the organization.
• Always act in a manner consistent with the organisation’s values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

A postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in a related field, such as law,

gender studies, human resources, development studies, marketing,

media and communications, management, leadership, or equivalent

experience is required.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree (Master’s or PhD) in a related field, such as
• Law, Gender, Human Resources, Development, Marketing, Media
• And Communications, Management or Leadership, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience in one or more sectors,
• Including NGOs, IGOs, academia, government, or business.
• 2+ years of leadership or senior officer role.
• Embraces considerations of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in all aspects of work.
• Demonstrated success fundraising with public and private funders around the world.
• Excellent systems thinker; demonstrated agility in connecting diverse issue areas.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain diverse networks or coalitions, particularly among universities, government agencies, funders, corporations, IGOs, and NGOs.
• Experience with managing non-profit finances.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a multi-functional and multi-cultural team.
• Fully proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

TO APPLY

Please email a PDF of your resume and cover letter to the following email address:

helloaya@ayainstitute.org