Head of Operations at the Bulb Africa

The Bulb Africa is a platform for African creatives to turn tech ideas into business realities. We run accelerator programs, incubate entrepreneurs and provide training to help them launch, grow and sustain businesses.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head of Operations

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• You’ll have to maintain control of diverse business operations, so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader.
• If you also have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics, we’d like to meet you.
• The goal of the position is to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures.
• Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth.
• Establish policies that promote company culture and vision.
• Oversee daily operations of the company and the work of executives (IT, Marketing, Sales, Finance etc.).
• Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication.
• Evaluate performance by analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance.
• Assist CEO in fundraising ventures.
• Participate in expansion activities (investments, acquisitions, corporate alliances etc.).
• Manage relationships with partners/vendors.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc / BA in Business Administration or relevant field.
• M.Sc / MBA is a plus.
• Proven experience as Head of Operations or relevant role.
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Experience in fundraising will be a plus.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
• Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office.
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.