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Operations Manager Job at FutureSense Foundation (FSF)

Operations Manager Job at FutureSense Foundation (FSF)

Operations Manager Job at FutureSense Foundation (FSF)

Arusha

TZS 800,000 -1,000,000 USD / Year Salary: TZS 800,000 -1,000,000

FutureSense Foundation (FSF)

FutureSense Foundation (FSF) is a small international development charity that works mainly in rural areas.

FutureSense Foundation (FSF) is a small international development charity that works mainly in rural areas to support disadvantaged and marginalized communities around the world and to help them build a brighter future.

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We currently have permanent hubs and operate programs across 6 countries where we support local partner schools, communities, and health centers through a grassroots community development approach.

Our work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and is focused on long-term and sustainable community development through three core program areas; Education, Health & Livelihoods.

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Through our long-term programs in Education, Health and Livelihoods, we offer opportunities for individuals and groups to volunteer and work alongside our hub teams to contribute to our in-country development work.

Our volunteers mainly include UK and Australia-based university and college students aged 16 and above that come to FutureSense Foundation through our sister organization; Challenges Abroad who work with the students and education partners, offering service learning opportunities for students to develop as Global Citizens and future leaders.

Operations Manager Job at FutureSense Foundation (FSF)

We are now looking for a full-time (40h/week) energetic and passionate leader to join our team as the Operations Manager in our hub in Arusha, Tanzania.

As the supervisor of all program development, delivery, and, volunteer activities in our Cambodia hub we require project and team management experience, strong customer service and group process management understanding, and excellent intercultural communication skills.

Previous experience in delivering community development, youth work, and/or environmental protection projects with an organization involved in international development in a management role are highly desirable.

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Program Management

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strategically plan and oversee the delivery, monitoring & evaluation, and development of all programs in the hub.
  • Identify areas of need and opportunities for growth through research, needs assessments, and partner evaluations.
  • Uphold minimum program delivery standards to ensure sustainable program delivery, ethical practices, maximum impact, and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Uphold the partner engagement strategy to develop effective working relationships with local communities and partners to ensure community needs are being met and our program outputs are effective.
  • Ensuring appropriate training, mentoring, and support for the in-country team, volunteers, and partners to ensure high-quality program delivery.
  • Operations Strategically oversee the planning and implementation of project logistics to ensure high-quality program delivery and a positive project participant experience to grow our supporter base.
  • Create, manage and report on all hub operational and project budgets
  • Effectively manage and support your diverse in-country team to achieve operational targets
  • Ensure the safety and security of the team, project participants, and beneficiaries in line with our safeguarding policies
  • Represent FutureSense Foundation locally and globally by sharing our work and upholding our organizational standards and values.

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Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Master’s degree or a minimum of 5 years of professional work experience
  • Experience working with international volunteers and/or youth
  • Experience living and working abroad and/or with people from different cultures
  • Experience in leading and motivating a team (staff and/or volunteers)
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of budget forecasting & reporting
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of risk management & safeguarding

Required Skills & Competences

  • Good strategic planning skills
  • Strong communication and public speaking skills
  • Strong networking and relationship management skills
  • Strong customer service skills and ability to deal with conflict and overcome challenges
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Good understanding of ethical practices in community development

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Your Attitudes to Success

  • A passion for community development, skills development, and achieving results
  • Willingness to participate in the actual program delivery of the hub and ability to uphold FSF’s minimum standards on program delivery
  • Comfortable working in a flexible environment and prepared to go above and beyond and work long hours when needed

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

  • Fluent or working knowledge of Swahili (written and spoken)
  • First Aid qualification and certificate
  • Experience in delivering educational workshops for children youth and/or adults
  • Please note that all new management positions are subject to a 3-month probationary period.

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Start date: End 2022

We are passionate about making a difference to individuals and communities we serve, always acting with integrity, empathy, and energy to develop innovative solutions to meet their aspirations.

Salary: 800,000-1,000,000 TZS per month

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