Business and Operational Lead

Job Summary

The Operations Team Leader will demonstrate exemplary leadership while upholding the organization's core values and discipline. This role requires a proactive problem-solver with innovative approaches to challenges.

• Develop and implement a strategic partnership plan to attract grants and projects.
  
• Shape the foundation's future growth and direction through sustainable collaborations.
  
• Maintain and nurture relationships with partners to uphold the foundation’s vision.
  
• Report partnership statuses and key updates to the Executive Director.
  
• Oversee IT projects aimed at optimizing foundation operations, ensuring timely delivery.
  
• Research technological tools required for daily operations.
  
• Assign tasks to IT team members, prioritizing pressing needs.
  
• Lead business initiatives to achieve organizational objectives.
  
• Formulate and execute strategies to reduce operational costs and enhance revenue.
  
• Drive donor generation, conversion, and retention efforts.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,Management, Operations or related field( Masters is an added advantage).
  
• 4-5 years of work experience in operations management (Within the NGOs’ Space is an added advantage)
  
• Adaptability to learn and work with new operating systems, especially for non-NGO backgrounds.
  
• Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with accuracy.
  
• Proven managerial ability to inspire and lead a team effectively.
  
• Sound decision-making skills and a strong sense of brand reputation.