Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Africa Mentoring Initiative is seeking a Vice President, Operations Services to oversee and optimize its operational frameworks, systems, and processes. The role leads operational strategy, cross-functional projects, resource and budget alignment, performance monitoring, risk management, policy development, and operations staff in support of mentoring programs and partner initiatives across multiple African countries.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing and optimizing AMI’s operational frameworks, systems, and processes
- Leading the planning and execution of operational strategies that support mentoring programs, partner initiatives, and internal teams across multiple African countries
- Managing cross-functional operations projects, aligning resources and budgets with organizational priorities, and monitoring performance metrics to ensure efficiency and impact
- Collaborating with senior leadership on strategic planning, guiding operational risk management, and developing policies and procedures that support sustainable growth
- Active leadership of operations staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a remote working environment
Skills
- Strong Operations Management experience, including designing, implementing, and improving processes and systems
- Proven Strategic Planning and Analytical Skills to set priorities, interpret data, and make evidence-based decisions
- Solid Finance knowledge to oversee budgets, resource allocation, and financial performance tracking
- Demonstrated Team Management capabilities, including leading remote teams, coaching, and performance management
- Experience in mission-driven, non-profit, or international development organizations, ideally within or related to Africa
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field
- Comfort with digital collaboration tools and remote work practices; ability to operate independently with sound judgment
- Commitment to mentorship, social impact, and equity, with a track record of values-driven leadership
- Advanced degree is an asset
Benefits
- Full-time remote role
- Remote working environment
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