Job
Opportunity: Operations Director – East Africa
Are you a self-motivated, exceptional
individual who thrives in challenges and team work? WE is looking for you.
is a movement that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world.
WE
is seeking an experienced full-time Operations Director to join our team in
East Africa. The Director will work with the in-country team, to provide
strategic Operations leadership and expertise that ensures effective and
efficient operations for WE.
The
position is based out of ME to WE’s office in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent
travel to the Mara region in Kenya, as well as Tanzania.
Duties
& Responsibilities:
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Providing leadership on all
administrative issues touching on management of staff, resources, procurement
and logistics are well coordinated and managed.
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Ensuring that the SOP’s are
being followed and put into proper use by the Liaison Directors, Managers and
Coordinators
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Mentoring the operations and support
teams in their assigned roles and ensure proper strategy is put in place.
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Attending periodical meetings with
all Directors and Managers to ensure smooth flow of operations and to provide
advice and information to management and employees on best practices for the
proper management of operations.
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Improve the operational systems,
processes and policies, specifically, support better management reporting,
information flow to all parties.
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Manage and increase the effectiveness
and efficiency in operations through improvements to each function as well as
coordination and communication.
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Play a significant role in long-term
planning, including an initiative geared towards operational excellence.
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Accountable for the planning and
execution of all vehicle movements of guests and team members for both
countries.
Job Vacancy: Trips Administration Coordinator – East Africa Trips
WE is a movement that brings people
together and gives them the tools to change the world. Our vision is to shift
the world from “me” to “we.”
Our mission is to empower all people
to change the world, locally and globally, achieving transformative outcomes
for themselves and others.
WE is seeking an experienced
full-time Administration Coordinator to join our team in East Africa.
The coordination will work closely
with the trips teams to educate and empower the in-country team, the fly-in
facilitation team, and work close with the WE Charity East Africa team to
provide life changing experiences to youth, families and corporations.
This individual must be passionate
and committed to the core beliefs of the organization—the WE.org Philosophy.
The position is based out of ME to
WE’s office in Nairobi, Kenya with periodic travel to the Mara region in Kenya,
as well as Tanzania.
Your Impacts:
Responsible for the quality and
development of the ME to WE trip program in East Africa.
The duties of this position include,
but are not limited to, the following:
Trip Logistics, Coordination and Execution
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Support team to the coordination
team, and Quality and Development teams
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Assist in organizing trip information
and details including; itinerary, dietary information, rooming allocation’s,
property support, etc.
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Assist in communicating all necessary
details to operations team in both Kenya and Tanzania
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Assist in preparing briefings to all
facilitators before beginning trip experience, and updating them of any changes
that occur once trip execution has started
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Ensure high attention to detail for
all trips requests and needs
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Assist with logistics communication
to operations teams
Risk Management
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Partial assistance with 24 hour
emergency phone
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Act on issues based on escalation
strategy
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Provide immediate support and
guidance to facilitators to ensure the health and safety of trip participants
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Understand and support in
implementation of risk management standards and SOPs
Client Experience
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Problem-solve and support staff with
day to day challenges
Additional Responsibilities
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Act as a strong ambassador for WE
Charity in East Africa, with expert knowledge on the projects in country
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Occasionally facilitate trips during
the shoulder season, especially high profile or VIP experiences
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Occasionally facilitate airport pick
ups, drop offs, and Nairobi hosting
What you bring:
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Experience organizing large amounts
of information
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High level communication skills
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Ability to work independently
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Experience in frontline guest hosting
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Proven experience of working in high
pressure situations
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Confidence in undertaking a large
dynamic workload and flexibility in hours
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Basic First Aid training
What makes us unique…
We are an equal opportunity employer
committed to diversity and welcomes all interested parties to apply.
Accommodations are available on
request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We sincerely thank all those who
apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
We will consider applications on a
rolling basis and would like the right person to join us as soon as possible.
Please note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
Please send in your Cv only and indicate your current
salary to infokenya@metowe.com by 13th February 2017.
For more details on the Organization visit; http://we.org