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 systemWe 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 visionYou are highly organized and love building systems but can also be flexible to emerging needsYou are a strong strategic & critical thinker and excel at day-to-day operations and project managementYou can synthesize complex ideas into clear, compelling communicationsYou are a self-starter who also thrives in collaborative environmentsDescription 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 progressFinancial 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 processesTeam culture & operations : Lead on building team culture, communications, & collaboration, and support on processes for staff hiring, performance management & developmentManage 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 issuesOperational 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 evaluationSupport efforts to launch leadership offerings within the Global Academy, as part of our newly launching Global Institute for Shaping a Better FutureDefine 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 needsSelf-driven, self-motivated and highly organized; can manage multiple tasks with high reliabilityDemonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, ideally in diverse & cross-cultural environmentsStrong critical thinker who can problem-solve effectively in complex situationsProficient in working with data to identify trends & insightsExcellent written communication & design; able to synthesize complex informationAt least 2-4 years of work experience, preferably in a consultant or project manager roleDemonstrated commitment to Teach For All's vision & valuesOperates with humility & learning orientation; committed to growing one's own leadershipTravel 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 employeesMaintain 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.