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Director of Strategy & Operations, Global Leadership Accelerator

Director of Strategy & Operations, Global Leadership Accelerator

Teach For AllNigeria, NG
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job title : Director of Strategy & Operations, Global Leadership Accelerator

Job Location : Nigeria Deadline : December 12, 2024 Quick Recommended Links

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About the role

  • We are looking for a warehouse manager who will supervise all activities of the facility, oversee team performance, expedite the receipt and shipping of goods, and ensure efficient and organized storage.
  • Duties and responsibilities

  • Manage all Receiving, Warehousing (both in-house and third Part / Consignment), and Dispatch operations.
  • Manage all transactions into (Receipts) and out of (Shipments) in the Microsoft NAV system
  • We are seeking a Director of Strategy & Operations to join our Global Leadership Accelerator at Teach For All.
  • The Accelerator aims to grow the leadership of tens of thousands of leaders who are working to reimagine education around the world.
  • This includes hundreds of social entrepreneurs supporting nearly 15,000 teachers currently in classrooms, and over 100,000 alumni leaders, reaching millions of children in 60 countries and growing.
  • You will play a key role in designing and operationalizing the strategy for this highly entrepreneurial team. You will report directly to the Head of the Global Leadership Accelerator, who also serves as a Chief Learning Officer for our new Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future.
  • You are ideal for this role if :
  • You are excited to be part of a fast-moving,  entrepreneurial team with a bold vision
  • You are highly organized and love building systems but can also be flexible to emerging needs
  • You are a strong strategic & critical thinker and  excel at day-to-day operations and project management
  • You can synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling communications
  • You are a self-starter who also thrives in collaborative environments
  • Description of Job duties and Responsibilities :

    Act as Chief of Staff for the Global Leadership Accelerator, enabling the team to maximize it's impact, by building a thriving culture, strong systems, strategic clarity, & efficient operations. Responsibilities include :

  • Strategic Planning : Partner with the Head of Global Leadership Accelerator and wider team to set strategic direction, facilitate long-term planning, and track progress
  • Financial management : Oversee budget  in line with strategic priorities, and manage execution (e.g. budget management, vendor contracts & relationships, internal & external reporting)
  • Team systems :   Build and manage systems (e.g., data, communications, knowledge management), continually looking for ways to innovate & optimize processes
  • Team culture & operations : Lead on building  team culture, communications, &  collaboration, and support on processes for staff hiring, performance management & development
  • Manage administrative  support :  Manage administrative personnel and contractors, delegating basic tasks where relevant (e.g., translation support, invoicing)
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of Global Leadership Accelerator, providing thought partnership and support  on key strategic, operational & external engagement activities.
  • Responsibilities include :

  • Strategic support :   Develop and oversee our learning agenda; lead and manage execution of special strategic  projects; act as a thought partner on strategic issues
  • Operational support : Provide high-level operational support (e.g., initiative implementation, complex work planning & scheduling, cross-team alignment & stakeholder management)
  • External engagement : Support efforts to develop new partnerships; act as an ongoing  liaison for key partners; provide enabling support (e.g., research new opportunities, meeting prep)
  • Provide project management support for flagship leadership programs (e.g., fellowships, workshop series, external leadership forums, CEO peer learning groups)
  • Lead on communications, team logistics, marketing, content development, and impact evaluation
  • Support efforts to launch leadership offerings within the Global Academy, as part of our newly launching Global Institute for Shaping a Better Future
  • Define and operationalize new approaches to scale so we can grow our reach & impact.  This includes :

  • Knowledge management : Take our knowledge management to the next level, including defining a strategy, supporting the team to develop best-in-class knowledge products, driving uptake of our Resource Hub, and continually seeking opportunities for innovation (e.g. AI).
  • Data & impact : Create and execute a new  data & impact strategy, so that we can rapidly learn & evolve our work internally, and communicate our impact externally; own all aspects of this work (e.g., data management, innovation on metrics, impact reporting, growing team's capacity)
  • Experiences and attributes needed to successfully live into the role :

  • Enjoys building structure & systems while also flexible to emerging needs
  • Self-driven, self-motivated and highly organized; can manage multiple tasks with high reliability
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, ideally in diverse & cross-cultural environments
  • Strong critical thinker who can problem-solve effectively  in complex situations
  • Proficient in working with data to identify trends & insights
  • Excellent written communication & design; able to  synthesize complex information
  • At least 2-4  years of work experience, preferably in a consultant or project manager role
  • Demonstrated commitment to Teach For All's vision & values
  • Operates with humility & learning orientation;  committed to growing one's  own leadership
  • Travel and Hours :

    Travel is possible when it is safe to do so and in accordance with local travel guidelines. Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role.

  • Manage all Issuances to Production and all other Departments within the Microsoft NAV ERP system.
  • Initiate, coordinate and enforce new and existing programs, and Personnel Policies and Procedures. across all BURN warehouses.
  • Ensure compliance with government regulations regarding warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements in line with existing and new legislation.
  • Safeguard warehouse operations and material by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
  • Ascertain and update inventory levels by conducting cycle counts and updating the ERP system.
  • Work with members of the Supply Chain team and management to ensure reliable inventory planning.
  • Maintain physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; and issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
  • Assist top management in achieving financial objectives by analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions that keep them to a minimum.
  • Manage warehouse staff by recruiting and training employees.
  • Maintain warehouse staff job results by coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications as and when required or available.
  • Ensure continuous improvement across all warehouse areas.
  • Compensation

  • Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire, prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.