Operations Lead at Green Growth Africa

Growth Africa Sustainability Network (#GreenGrowthAfrica), formerly, the International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa), in Ibadan, Nigeria is a non-government organisation that is committed to innovation, development and implementation of ‘greened’ socio-economic development solutions to address Africa’s development challenges. #GreenGrowthAfrica is committed to the realisation of a socially-inclusive economic growth and development path that is low-carbon, climate-resilient, resource-efficient; maintains and enhances biodiversity and ecosystems.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations Lead

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

• We need an Operations Lead to support our organisational and programme operations.

Roles

• Operation and coordination of #GreenGrowthAfrica’s programmes and initiatives
• Day-to-day operation and oversight of a digital platform
• Seeking partnerships and engagement with partners including proposal writing for grants and report writing
• Correspondence with partners and other stakeholders including programme evaluation and report writing
• Preparation of organisational quarterly and annual reports
• Representation and presentation at local and international meetings (online and offline), where necessary.

Education Requirements

• A minimum of Bachelor's Degree is required while a postgraduate degree, fellowships, among other graduate trainings will be an added advantage
• Given the global dynamics of workplace, excellent performance on the role might not be based on a discipline, therefore, applicant from any discipline may apply. However, Business Administration, Operational Management, among other disciplines might be well suited.

Skill Set:
Required:

• Excellent critical thinking, self-starting, administrative, coordination, analytical, interpersonal, organisational, management and communication (speaking and writing including emails) skills
• Ability to work excellently with less supervision
• Adeptness in writing html, Content SEO, graphic design and being versed on various areas of ICT (a general understanding of programming for web and/or mobile application). You are not required to be an advanced expert in programming
• Adeptness with the use of computers, general computer applications (such as Microsoft Office package) and internet including social media platforms
• Professional knowledge of English language
• 2 - 3 years of provable and quality work experience in programme implementation, coordination, administrative or communication roles.

Added Advantage (not required):

• Experience in working with not for profit, policy, media, communications, or administration
• Ability to seek partnerships and funding opportunities, as well as, working with the Executive Director to prepare proposals for funding applications
• A background and/or experience in working on green growth, environment, climate change, or relevant sustainable development goals (SDGs)
• Working knowledge of any other official languages in Africa.

Please note that:

• Successful candidate will be creative, visionary, highly dynamic, versatile, organised, a team builder, at home with computing and remote activities, and interested in working on new challenges
• Successful applicant would not be older than 35 years (however, the younger, the better)
• #GreenGrowthAfrica places high value on volunteer experience, hence, volunteering experience would be evaluated at the same way work experience would be evaluated or more. Therefore, in addition to work experience (paid), please include volunteer experience that are relevant to the role.
• Please note that successful applicants may work remotely when need arises.
• The work duties are from Monday to Friday but would require meetings on Saturday. However, the meetings are conducted remotely.

Benefits

• Opportunity to engage in sustainable development initiatives that is focused on green growth that contributes to various sustainable development goals
• Opportunity to work in an international team on high-impact initiatives for green growth in Africa including partners from international and multilateral organisations across the globe
• Opportunity to participate in international and local conferences among other meetings, where necessary
• In addition to monthly remuneration, exceptional performance will attract additional project bonus.
• The role is suited for those who are interested in the Operations / ICT / Administrative career path, those who are interested in development field, passionate about green growth or sustainability or interested in working in non-profits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified (As soon as suitable candidate is found. Early application is advised).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should hand in their Applications (Cover Letter, Resume and a Writing sample - report, blog, etc) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Optional additional document is allowed. If the additional document is in writing, it should not be more than one page.
• Please note that all attachments that is the Cover Letter, Resume and a Writing sample cover letter and resume (including additional document, if any) should be arranged in this order and sent as a single PDF file.
• Please couch your applications to speak to the roles and required skills. It is advisable to pitch them with past work, volunteering, and education experience.