Chief Operations Officer

Our client provides space for networking, collaborating, and experimenting among Kenya’s media practitioners. As a vibrant hub, it continues to foster a dynamic community of storytellers and media professionals, providing a platform for knowledge sharing and innovation. They are looking to hire a Chief Operations Officer whose overall purpose is to drive the implementation of a new mission-driven strategy and organizational structure, ensure that all programmatic units are achieving their goals, and increase the organization’s operating capacity and efficiency.

The main duties and responsibilities of the job

Strategy

• Provide effective, operational leadership and stewardship through active involvement in all programs and services.
• Partner with the directors to represent the organization to external stakeholders, including community, governmental, and private organizations.
• Ensure the continued financial viability of the organization’s program/service units through sound fiscal management.
• Support in the development and implementation of strategic plans.

Business Stream Management

• Manage and optimize the performance of our multiple business streams, including workflow automation, performance management, project management, and deployment of new activities, by developing and implementing operational strategies, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all program activities operate consistently, legally, and ethically, within the mission and values of the organization across the region
• Identify and mitigate operational risks, compliance issues, and regulatory challenges to maintain a secure and compliant operating environment.

Management and Leadership

• Provide leadership to direct reports, dedicate time to coach and mentor leaders to perform to their full potential, and act as a role model for culture and values.
• Team Coordination: Orchestrate a high-performing cross-functional team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with HR to build a robust talent strategy, leading to a high-performing team, high employee retention, and an efficient organization with a positive culture.
• Work with the Operations to develop an effective IT infrastructure that supports operations, reporting, and data collection.

Financial Management

• Collaborate with the finance manager in Budget planning

Reporting

• Provide periodic reports to the executive leadership on the overall performance of the Business Operation.
• Oversee the reporting of relevant country office updates

Qualifications, Skills, Competencies required

• Minimum academic qualification required to effectively perform the job is a Bachelor’s Degree with a preferred area of Specialization in business.
• 9-10 years of experience is required with 5 in a management position preferably in the media and creative industries.
• Communications Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Strategic thinking
• Innovation and Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational and Planning Skills
• Analytical skills
• Facilitation skills
• Networking skills
• Great Interpersonal Skills
• Financial Management Skill
• What the Organization Offers

Paid Time Off

• Comprehensive health cover
• Emergency Assistance Program
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Professional Development Plan

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV only before or on 22nd January 2024