Africa Regional Operations Manager (Africa, flexible location)
Meliore Foundation is currently accepting application for the Regional Operations Manager to act as liaison between the Global Operations Team and the Africa Regional Team.
You will be a key player in efficiently running the everyday operations of the Africa Regional Team, which is composed of the Africa Network Director, country desks (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal). You will ensure the alignment in the execution of standards and policies, keeps the region abreast of relevant information that impact operations, and coordinates crucial touchpoints between/among country desks.
How you’ll contribute
- Manage all facets of operations such as finance, grants, and admin (including coordination with legal and IT for any related concerns) in support to the Africa Network Director;
- Provides feedback and suggests improvements to the regional and global teams in order to achieve optimum operational efficiency;
- Provides guidance and deploys process to set up entities and brands where needed
- Seeks, analyses, and shares crucial information that affect operations in the region, particularly on the aspects of legal and security;
- Works with the people and culture team in the end-to-end management of the full staff life cycle;
- Assists in all stages of the management of regional grants and budget including monitoring expenditure reports and identifying/mitigating risks;
- Works collaboratively with an ad hoc team in setting up new country desks;
- Acts as over-all admin and logistics focal person for the region. This includes organizing the Africa Regional Team Meeting;
- Supports shared learning and team development;
- Contributes to development of global operations processes and policy
- improvements in collaboration with Global Operations Team
Our ideal candidate has
- Relevant professional experience in program/project support and/or general administration
- Prior work experience in a fast-paced remote work environment in the Africa region
- Strong coordination and administration skills especially across all levels of positions and among diverse groups
- Has experience in maximizing Google Workspace in the management of deliverables
- Conveys message with diplomacy and clarity using various communication platforms
- Fluent in English (required) and French (desirable)
- Previous experience on workplace safety and security and climate advocacy, a plus
Why join us?
- Be part of a remote-first, international network of professionals working on climate, energy and nature. We offer coworking access in some locations.
- Work with a bunch of dynamic, culturally diverse individuals who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
- Enjoy regular opportunities to connect and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
- A full-time position with a consultant or employment contract (subject to location) for 12 months, with a possible renewal after one year.
Location: Africa, flexibly remote.
Some international travel will be required. We may be able to provide co-working spaces in some locations. Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
About Meliore Foundation (FUP)
A place to thrive!
We’re an international network that values genuine diversity. We know that tackling the climate emergency will need all of society and we want our network to be reflective of the richness of that society. We are looking for people who bring their best, most professional and effective selves to work. People who are respectful, kind and have a sense of fun. If that sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Your ideas, perspectives, and lived experiences are key to how you go about your work. We encourage people from historically disadvantaged or underrepresented groups to apply.
About the Meliore Foundation
Our vision is for a world where science-based facts on climate help guide the public debate. The Meliore Foundation endeavours to put just, inclusive and equitable solutions to global issues at the core of the world’s political, social, environmental and economic discourse. To help achieve this vision, Meliore provides operational support and regranted funding for aligned programmes engaged in strategic communications and campaigns.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2024