Senior Ops & Governance Specialist - Nonprofit

Afrique Connection Consultancy; Washington; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Afrique Connection Consultancy is seeking a senior operations professional to support the Executive Director and oversee the association’s business, financial, governance, and administrative functions.

The role serves as a key operational partner, managing day-to-day activities while contributing to strategic initiatives, compliance, and organisational effectiveness within a nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years in nonprofit operations, association management, or governance support.
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks, budgeting, and audit preparation.
• Experience supporting boards and committees in a governance context.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration, including accounts payable, reconciliations, budgeting support, expense tracking, and coordination with external accounting and audit partners.
• Administer QuickBooks and maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and reporting.
• Provide executive support to the Executive Director, including research, reporting, project coordination, and the management of confidential matters.
• Coordinate board and committee administration, including meeting minutes, governance records, elections, and compliance with organisational policies and bylaws.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, develop and maintain SOPs, and support business continuity planning.
• Monitor organisational priorities, assist with strategic projects, and coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Maintain compliance documentation, reporting dashboards, operational metrics, and organisational records.
• Act as a liaison with external vendors, financial service providers, and key stakeholders.

Skills

QuickBooks

Financial reporting

Governance support

Project coordination

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM/AMS platforms

Reporting systems

Job description

Afrique Connection Consultancy is seeking a senior operations professional to support the Executive Director and oversee the association’s business, financial, governance, and administrative functions.

The role serves as a key operational partner, managing day-to-day activities while contributing to strategic initiatives, compliance, and organisational effectiveness within a nonprofit environment.