Our office in Oromia is looking for a mission-focused, strategic, and process-minded  Chief of Operation Officer with experience scaling an organization and developing a performance culture among groups of diverse and talented individuals.

Responsibilities:                                                                   

Reporting to Chief Executive officer, the Chief Operation Officer will lead internal operations and will have the following responsibilities:

• Process improvement
  • Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement.
  • Monitor performance and take corrective measures when necessary and prepare detailed updates and forecasts.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with communities, key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Serve as the internal leader of the organization:
  • Coordinate the annual operations plan and budget.
  • Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates progress against goals for the organization.
  • Provide for all staff and volunteers a strong day-to-day leadership presence.
• Lead and manage the organization’s operations, who have the following responsibilities:
  • Financial sustainability
    • Raise funds.
    • Build fund raising and marketing infrastructures.
    • Generate sufficient revenue to cover costs.
    • Identify geographic growth opportunities and priorities.
    • Communicate the branded message internally and externally.
    • Development and implementation of systems for reporting, measurement and supporting revenue generation.
    • Develop and implement system for proposal preparation and granting writing and other forms for enhancing financial sustainability of the Foundation.
  • Programs
    • Increase key impact measurements.
    • Ensure that all programmatic partners renew their contracts or partnerships.
    • Develop curriculum, tools, and training that meet cost guidelines.
    • Develop and implement projects effectively and efficiently.
  • Finance, Technology, and Human Resources
    • Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO and the board.
    • Cultivate the values of the Institute within the organization.
    • Instill a human capital development and “coaching” culture within the company.
    • Implement human resources functions including training, development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance evaluation and recruiting.
    • Develop an accounting system that provides the organization with quick access to financial information and enables strategic budgeting.
    • Analyze the current technology infrastructure and scope out the next level of information technology and financial systems that support the growth of specific programs and the Foundation overall.
    • Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves financial sustainability.
• Work with board of directors and senior management.

Key Qualifications

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in Management, finance, business administration, accounting, law, public administration, economics, or similar areas are preferred.
• At least two years of leadership or related experience.
• Nonprofit experience is desirable.
• Fluent in writing, reading, and speaking Afaan Oromo and English.

Salary: Negotiable

Location: Shagar City

Closing date: Feb 28, 2024.

How to apply:  Apply online here. You may send us your resume and other relevant docs by emailing to: info@duressa.org.

 

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