About the job

ActionAid Denmark (AADK) and Training Center for Development Coorperation (TCDC) is looking for a dynamic Director of Operations for our vibrant and ambitious social enterprise - a Training Centre based in Arusha, Tanzania. In this role you will contribute to ensuring that the financial and administrative functions of a medium sized training and convening facility are well-managed and retaining the highest standards.    

The position, responsibilities and tasks

The Director of Operations has the day to day responsibility for all financial and administrative (F&A) matters. S/he will be responsible for achieving the set goals within F&A including financial, HR or procedural objectives. And s/he is responsible for ensuring that guidelines and procedures are followed as set by AADK, in close collaboration with the Finance Department of AADK.

The Director of Operations has direct responsibility for a team comprising six operating units/departments, namely; Finance, Services Quality, Catering, Front Office and Course Administration, Facility Management and Human Resources. Each unit/department has a Team Leader/Manager who reports directly to the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

In order for the Director of Operations to be successful in this position, we consider the following qualifications as needed

• Degree in Business/Economics, or any other relevant education.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with financial management, budgeting, and accounting. Experience with personnel administration.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

AADK offers

• The position is offered under AADK/TCDC’s employment policy with a fixed term contract of three (3) years with the possibility of extension depending on the future programmatic focus and needs of TCDC.
• The position is based in Arusha, Tanzania, in a dynamic working environment with non-formal atmosphere.
• A basic salary under ActionAid International's salary system – grade F, relocation and education allowance when relevant.
• Housing is provided by TCDC.
• The Director of Operations will live and work in a well-functioning, beautiful and largely cosmopolitan campus.
• Flexible working hours, ensuring a good work/life balance.

Application and other information

Please submit your application and resume by 6th of December, 2020. Expected starting date is on 1st of February, 2021 depending on the COVID-19-related travel restrictions.