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Wasafiri is a fast growing, values-led consultancy business, committed to delivering change in Africa. Established in 2010 by a small group of Australian, British, Zambian and Rwandan development professionals, we are driven by the opportunity to contribute to the continent’s future. We help people and organisations generate concerted action to reshape...
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Regional Operations Manager (ROM) will have both project-specific and more general corporate-level responsibilities. In terms of project-specific responsibilities, the ROM will support a portfolio of projects based in East Africa, working closely with the project teams, including the Project Directors (PD), Team Leaders (TL), Research Managers (RM) and Project Coordinators (PC), to provide overall operation, risk and financial support to Wasafiri projects and ensure donor compliance with operational, risk and financial processes. In terms of corporate-level responsibilities, the ROM will lead the East African office’s health, safety and security (HS&S) policies and procedures and ensure that our operations are compliant with the major donors and clients funding Wasafiri work. More detail on the ROM’s responsibilities are outlined in the attached.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for the candidate to demonstrate a proven track record with the following essential professional skills and experience:
The following are desirable skills and experience:
The successful candidate that will thrive with the role in Wasafiri will be able to describe the following style and approach with how they work:
Further details on the role are in the job description
FURTHER INFORMATION
Location
We plan for the role to be full-time and based in Nairobi. Some travel may be required. Wasafiri also has offices in Brighton, UK and Asheville, USA
Compensation & Benefits
The position comes with an attractive compensation package based on skills and experience. This will be a permanent position, with 3-month trial period and then annual review process to ensure performance and remuneration is acceptable to both parties. Salary is negotiable based on experience, broadly in the range USD 40,000-50,000 p.a.
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