Operations Officer at Nature Conservancy

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Operations Officer will work as part of a team within a business unit coordinating tasks related to one or more functional activities, such as operations support, procurement, meetings management, special events, training, volunteer program.

•  Perform specific administrative support to Kenya office staff and make day-to-day decisions within the scope of work assignments and prioritize work independently.
•  Identify routine problems and utilize existing resources for resolution, referring difficult questions and problems to supervisor.
•  Supervise volunteers, interns, or temporary staff, including training and orientation and demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information
•  Financial responsibility may include purchasing, processing invoices, contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget tracking and participate in annual audit processes.
•  Responsible for planning and scheduling of team meetings, coordinating logistics for special events and/or meetings, workshops, trainings with partners and government stakeholders purchasing, central filing and program Inventory.
•  Ensure compliance with the statutory obligations, renewal of business permits, payment of signage fees, and compliance with OSHA requirements.
•  Coordinate transport logistics; Fleet/vehicle management; booking travel and accommodation for TNC and non-TNC travelers (both local and international).
•  Be willing to travel, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends as needed
•  Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain of

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

•  Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
•  Finance/Accounting experience.
•  Experience coordinating projects.
•  Experience generating financial reports and analyzing and interpreting data.
•  Experience developing and administering departmental budget or equivalent.
•  Experience managing multiple central administrative processes.
•  Experience working across departments.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•  Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
•  Ability to implement complex processes.
•  Demonstrated experience handling confidential information.
•  Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
•  Experience working with government awards.
•  Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
•  Experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers.
•  Strong organization and negotiating skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
•  Non-profit GAAP accounting experience.
•  Experience in supporting Human Resource processes.