Director of Administration

Job Introduction

Adexen has been mandated by one of its clients a Social Enterprise to recruit a Director of Administration for their operations in Africa. The position is based in Africa.

Responsibilities

Supervise administrative team members and ensure that daily office operations are performed in a seamless and efficient manner. 

• Oversee the daily operations across offices by providing oversight for the Communications, Finance, Asset and Human Resources teams.
• Improve processes and policies, manage administrative staff, and lead long term organizational planning especially with its expansion across Africa.
• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems for the organization especially with ongoing expansion into the African market.
• Oversee the overall daily operations of the company including office management, communication, human resources, finance and assets and management of administrative staff.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the next phase of company’s strategic plan with the Executive Director.
• Organize planning and research efforts to capture your customers' views and expectations, and accurately plan and resource development project.
• Co-lead fundraising and endowment planning with the Executive Director.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in management whereby an MBA will be preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years experience in corporate communications, business planning and operations management.
• Human resource management experience, with emphasis on change management.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in non-profit or social business with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Familiarity with financial and facilities management principles and procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate management and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship and team building skills.
• Flexible and able to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, in English and French, and presentation skills. 

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.