Director of Business Operations
Director of Business Operations
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15-04-2025
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Job Description
Job Title: Director of Business Operations
Location: Nairobi Kenya
Reports to: CoExecutive Director based in Kenya
Reports:
Head of Department Human Resources & Administration
Head of Department Finance & Operations
Type: FullTime Contract: 1 Year (Renewable)
Working Relationships: Executive & Division Directors Global HR Finance and Operations Teams
An overview of the team
The HR & Administration and Finance & Operations teams collaborate closely to ensure our client fulfills its mission.
HR & Administration focuses on human capital ensuring our client has the right people training and culture.
Finance and Operations focuses on financial and operational resources ensuring the organization has the necessary funding supplies and logistical support to deliver services effectively and sustainably.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client a nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Business Operations to lead and strengthen its HR Finance and Operations functions in Kenya.
This role will provide strategic oversight across departments drive process improvements ensure compliance and foster a highperformance and valuesdriven culture. The ideal candidate will be datadriven innovative and experienced in managing complex operations during organizational growth and change.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities/areas:
Leadership:
Lead and supporting the Kenya HR & Administration team to implement on HR policies and administrative initiatives
Support the Head of Finance & Operations in procurement and resource allocation
Contribute to the organization Leadership team strategic decisions and plans
Performance manage the Finance Operations and HR departments heads
Finance & Operations:
Developing and implementing strategic policies projects & analysis to drive cost/spend optimisation to drive sustainability
The development and implementation of the legal entity transfer and the required continuous operations to maintain compliance with legal requirements
Oversee procurement processes and optimize resource allocation to support organizational objectives
Partner with department heads to develop financial plans and maintain the required programmatic cost targets in support of Directors
HR & Administration:
Lead the strategic development and implementation of a people & culture plan for the organization that include people centred internal and external programs.
Ensure we effectively attract develop and retain talent by developing and implementing people strategies supporting staff performance and well being.
Ensure the organisations values & culture are embedded in the daytoday actions of the people and organisation
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS
Preferred MBA Bachelors in HR or Finance or Business Administration
710 years of senior management experience working in an operations role
Proven experience of HR & operations management and working on performance management matrix
Key competencies and skills:
Excellent leadership and organizational abilities
Superior knowledge of industry regulations and operational guidelines
Demonstrated experience of change management in growing international organizations
Experience of working in matrix context
Proven ability in creating creative and practical solutions to increase employee performance and maximize costeffectiveness while maintaining quality
Proven ability to develop and drive initiatives to yield desired results.
Ability to lead through vision and values by managing up down and sideways.
Strategic decisionmaking operational and negotiation skills
Advanced negotiation and communication abilities.
Capability to analyze and develop datadriven decisions and initiatives.
If you re a strategic thinker passionate about organizational growth people and impact we encourage you to apply.
Employment Type
Full Time
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