Technical Support Advisor

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Advisor, Operations to provide strategic advice and expertise within their Office of the Vice President, Programs. This pivotal role involves liaising with senior leaders on operational functions, contributing to organizational impact, and managing a team. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, change management expertise, and a proven track record in leadership roles. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a vibrant and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in Operations departments.
• Expertise in managing large-scale projects with impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for the Vice President with senior leaders on operational projects.
• Oversee budgets and manage contracts related to the Vice President's Office.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Change Management

Budget Management

Strategic Development

Job description

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Senior Advisor, Operations

Nairobi

Posting Date: 04/24

Deadline: 05/08

Role Title: Senior Advisor, Operations

Contract Type: Regular

Reporting To: Vice President, Programs

Program / Department / Unit Name: Office of the Vice President, Programs

Location: London, New York, Amman, Dakar, Nairobi or Johannesburg

Team Name: Office of the Vice President, Programs

Role Purpose

The purpose of the Senior Advisor – Operations role within the Office of the Vice President, Programs of the Open Society Foundations is to provide strategic advice and expertise to the Vice President, Programs of OSF on cross-cutting operational matters, as well as functional operational priorities of organizational significance.

The incumbent will play a key role in liaising within the Office of the Vice President, Programs for all operational functions related to organization-wide projects, operational priorities, and work of organizational impact.

The Senior Advisor- Operations will advise and contribute to operational workstreams, participate in project teams, and represent the Office of the Vice President when appropriate, ensuring the Vice President's views are well represented.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for the Vice President, Programs with the President's Office, COO, and senior leaders regarding operational projects, updates, proposals, and planning.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with operations leadership and contribute to defining new operational strategies.
• Handle inquiries, develop action plans, and assist with communication preparations for the Office of the Vice President, Programs.
• Ensure operational viability of new opportunities through due diligence activities.
• Represent the Office in forums focused on organizational culture.
• Collaborate with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Culture Director, and Operations Associate Directors.
• Act as the liaison to advance operational priorities, impact investments, and initiatives, excluding programmatic matters.
• Coordinate responses on operational issues, draft and edit briefing memos, statements, and talking points.
• Oversee budgets, review spend, and manage contracts and invoices related to the Vice President's Office.
• Supervise two colleagues in the Vice President, Programs office.

People Responsibilities

Manage a team of 2 colleagues, overseeing quarterly data assessments and key organizational metrics.

Ideal Candidate

• Leadership experience within OSF Operations departments (Finance, People and Culture, Legal, etc.).
• Extensive experience in leading large-scale, complex projects with organizational impact.
• Proven senior-level engagement across a global organization.
• Change management expertise, leading teams through organizational change.
• Budget management responsibility exceeding $1M annually.
• Strong project management, information organization, and strategic development skills.
• Ability to make informed decisions and provide recommendations to leadership.

What We Offer

Opportunities for growth, professional development, comprehensive benefits, health insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

About Us

Open Society Foundations aims to build vibrant, inclusive democracies, promoting human rights, equality, and justice through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and litigation.