Corporates Operations Associate

Corporate Operations Associate – Uganda – Heifer International

Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth.
Job Description
We are looking for someone to provide operations support to a single country program initially, and eventually across all organization Africa programs.
This is a wonderful opportunity to take on a challenging management role. You will be responsible for operational management (including areas such as expansion, security, donor relations, and support staff management), operational systems innovation, and staff development and capacity building:
Corporate operational management: You will be responsible for managing our program operational support in one of our countries of operation. You will have immediate management of the corporate operations team, and will be responsible for the below areas:
• Donor & visitor relations: Arrange all logistics of donor & interview candidate visits including hosting donors in the field. You will be the outward face of the organization, and will be responsible for hosting influential world–thinkers as well as multinational donors.
• Operations expansion: Our staff numbers are growing by 30% each year. There is a huge need to build new offices and residential houses – you will be in charge of managing these projects.
• Support staff management: We have a strong team of operations support staff that forms the backbone of our operations. Qualified staff may be managing each of the following departments: vehicle fleet management, property maintenance, administration, construction, security and housekeeping.
• Each of these departments may in turn have a large team of staff – for example, in Uganda there may be 50 construction staff working at any one time, 20 security guards, etc.
• You will be responsible for directing and mentoring these department managers and ensuring an excellent quality of service across the department.
• Corporate culture: We have an amazing and unique team who live a fulfilling life in rural areas. You will be responsible for ensuring the wellbeing of all staff, and promoting a positive working culture that everyone is proud to work in.
• Operational systems innovation: You will be responsible for improving and innovating our operations systems and processes to become more efficient and impactful.
• Staff development: We have fantastic local staff. You will be responsible for further training of our staff, and building the team capacity to run a smooth and sustainable operation. This will include staff training, constant mentorship, and feedback.

Requirements
We are seeking exceptional professionals at least 2 years of work experience, and a demonstrated long–term passion for international development. They will serve in a career–track position that combines both field and management experience.
We are looking for truly extraordinary candidates that will help take our organization to the next levels of impact and scale. Candidates who fit the following criteria are strongly encouraged to apply:
• Strong work experiences. Examples include a demanding professional work experience, or successful entrepreneurial experience (e.g. starting a field program, leading a conference, starting a business, solid Peace Corps accomplishments).
• Leadership experience at work, or outside of work.
• Prior administration/operations/management experience is ideal, but mostly we are looking for a smart generalist.
• Humility and personal stability. We have a fantastic and likeable team. We are looking for passionate professionals that combine strong leadership skills with good humor, patience, and a humble approach to service.

Preferred Start Date: Flexible
Compensation: Starts very modest. However, this is a career–track role with fast raises for performance, paying a meaningful salary for long–term placement in developing nations.
Benefits: Health cover, immunizations, flight, room and board.

Career Development
Twice annual management consulting–style career reviews, and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.