Africa Policy Research Institute is recruiting for Director of Operations: Apply Now!
Application Deadline: 25 November 2024
Africa Policy Research Institute is recruiting for Director of Operations: Apply Now!
About APRI
APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute is an independent, non-partisan African policy institute with offices in Berlin, Germany and Abuja, Nigeria. It researches key policy issues affecting the African continent. Its goals are to provide input to the German and EU policy-making processes on Africa and options on key policy issues to African stakeholders. To do this, APRI taps into the expertise of African intellectuals, scholars, and networks, collaborating with a wide range of organizations at home and abroad to conduct policy research that looks beyond prevailing narratives and transcends disciplinary hegemonies to center Africa. Its outputs are presented in written, audio and video formats – and it is constantly looking for new and innovative ways of disseminating its work.
About the role
APRI is currently seeking an experienced Director of Operations to join its growing team. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong operational and financial acumen to oversee the organization’s administrative, financial, and human resources functions. The Director of Operation will oversee APRI day-to-day operations and ensure the efficient and effective achievement of our mission. The ideal candidate should be available to work at least three days a week in an office-based role located in Berlin, permission to live and work full time in Germany, and knowledge and experience of German contract and employment law.
The successful Director of Operations would demonstrate results from depth of experience, bringing skills and capabilities in 3 principal areas:
Technical
- Demonstrable skills and expertise leading all areas of Operations, including responsibilities for financial management and business administration, human resources and information technology
- Proven achievements of process design and best practices development for small-scale enterprises / research institutes along a rapid growth trajectory.
- Extensive experience of strategy development, planning and objectives setting
- Expertise in delivering operational excellence to meet shared service needs on time and within budget
Interpersonal
- International approach and cross-cultural mindset
- Motivating colleagues to deliver preferred outcomes and engaging stakeholders with positive impact
- Credible and effective at and across all levels to ensure quality contributions
- Networking and nurturing stakeholder relationships in government and business
Leadership
- Applying a project management approach to design, co-development and rapid-value delivery alongside colleagues and team members
- Team building and on-the-job staff development through mentoring and coaching
- Effective collaborating with business and technical professionals alike
- Enjoys creative thinking and innovative problem solving
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