Director of Operations Jobs in Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) has given a detail advertisement for the job of Director of Operations. Candidates applying for the following positions should have all the basic qualification as mentioned in the main advertisement at www.pedaids.org. The application received last date 3rd August, 2011. Regarding Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) Job is given as follow.

Detail of Director of Operations Jobs at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)

Job Title: - Director of Operations

Location: - Nairobi, Kenya

The Role: -

• This is a senior management position reporting to the Country Director. The position builds teamwork and a collegial and integrated approach, fostering links between Operations and the programmatic functions.
• You will provide strategic oversight and leadership to the country program Operations function, including overall vision and direction, and managing and contributing to the work of HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, Logistics, Administration, Contracts & Grants, and field offices.
• Your duties will be wide ranging and extend from strategic business planning, performance management and development of key functions, leadership and mentoring of the operations leadership team, leading on budgets preparation, monitoring and reporting on expenditures and preparation and facilitating of audits and compliance reviews.
• You will ensure that the country programme is supported by an efficient and effective operations platform, and that a strong culture of compliance is adopted in accordance with organisational / donor policies and procedures.
• You will ensure that programme support functions are reviewed and improved where necessary, and that the operations function is adequately equipped to proactively support the growth and development of the country program.
• You will influence innovative approaches to Operations management in order to achieve organisational effectiveness while remaining the primary point of contact for all operational matters.

Who we are looking for: -

• We are looking for a Kenyan national with a proven track record in operations leadership.
• Along with an advanced degree in business administration, finance or any other relevant field, you will have a minimum of 8 years senior leadership experience in a similar role, preferably with a multi-national non-profit organization.
• To be successful in this role you will have strong conceptual and analytical skills coupled with proven people management and communication skills. You will have proven strategic, planning and implementation ability.
• You’ll have expert knowledge of the USG funding environment and experience working with other donors.
• You will have well developed-networking and influencing skills to bring a diverse range of stakeholders on board to achieve common aims.

How to Apply: -

Interested and qualified candidates please submit your application attaching current resume’ to: kenyarecruitment@pedaids.org