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We’re hiring an Operations & Finance Manager for Ongoza

About Ongoza

Ongoza (www.ongoza.org/) is a fast-growing non-profit Kenyan accelerator for high-potential, early-stage, young entrepreneurs. The Kenyan labor market currently has room for 1 out of every 10 young people; though at the start of their journeys, the entrepreneurs in our portfolio are building companies across technology, manufacturing, agribusiness, and professional services that will transform the economy and create significant employment opportunities. To facilitate their growth, we offer an integrated solution of tailored 1-on-1 consulting, peer community, and access to capital. The average growth of entrepreneurs in the portfolio is 116% in a year, adding up to 10 jobs.

You’ll be at the forefront of a talented and ambitious team of 17 to build the systems and structure around Ongoza’s exponential growth strategy as we look to reach thousands of scalable businesses and position Ongoza as the leading technical assistance provider for early-stage SME and technology ventures in Kenya.

Your Role

Your role is to refine, build, and execute on the systems around Ongoza’s operations as we enter our next phase of growth. You will be primarily responsible for leading Ongoza’s financial strategy and systems, streamlining Ongoza’s internal operational systems, aligning the team behind our strategic growth strategy, and executing on Ongoza’s talent and culture development. You will also lead and oversee the growth of Ongoza’s sister company that provides debt and equity investments in Ongoza’s portfolio companies.

As a central member of the leadership team, you will plan a role in shaping the growth of organizational strategy and growth over the next three years. This role reports directly to Ongoza’s CEO with one direct report; we expect the team to grow over time. You will have the following responsibilities:

Manage Operational Effectiveness (40%)

● Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, align and monitor organizational goals and key performance indicators to ensure that the team is moving together and delivering effectively.

● Serve as an internal organizational effectiveness consultant across Ongoza to create processes and build standard operating procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness across Ongoza.

● Lead in the selection and implementation of relevant software and technology solutions to modernize Ongoza’s internal processes, from finance to HR.

● Lead management, maintenance, and full utilization of Ongoza’s office and co-working space.

● Manage procurement and relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Manage relationship with immigration, and oversee work permit applications where appropriate.

● Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

● Lead the team through change management to drive adoption of operational changes.

Financial Strategy and Oversight (30%)

● Lead creation of Ongoza’s annual budget in collaboration with the leadership team and Board Finance Committee.

● Ensure that resources are properly managed and effectively invested for the greatest value to Ongoza’s entrepreneurs. Prepare and review financial information and adjust operational budgets as needed.

● Forecast and manage Ongoza’s cash flow, playing a role in ensuring that Ongoza’s earned income contributes to an increasing portion of budget size.

● With your support team, lead management of and oversight for all of Ongoza’s accounts and payments, including payroll and benefits, while ensuring we meet legal compliance.

● Maintain relationships with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.

Facilitate Team Growth (20%)

● Refine, build, and drive tracking of all internal performance dashboards and accountability systems.

● In collaboration with the departmental managers drive a comprehensive process to ensure cascading and alignment of organizational goals with team goals.

● Lead the creation and implementation of professional development and learning systems for all staff.

● Champion Ongoza’s culture (below): ensure that all organizational and operational initiatives align behind it and design initiatives to promote a sense of coherence.

● Lead creation and implementation of talent strategy and recruitment initiatives designed to attract the highest caliber of talent while satisfying client needs.

Build Ongoza’s Investment Fund (10%)

● Lead the development and growth of Key Partners, Ongoza’s sister company that offers debt financing opportunities for Ongoza’s partners.

● Design products, deliver on partnerships with financial institutions

● Oversee the development and management of a credit management system.

The Ongoza Way

We base our work and internal culture on four fundamental values and take them very seriously. If these resonate well with you, you will fit well within Ongoza. As Operations & Finance Manager, you will be expected to champion these values and align all of our work behind them.

  1. Act Together. We are open and inclusive. We prize ideas over hierarchy, value differences, and proactively support each other to achieve team goals.
  2. Improve Always. We actively seek and implement quick feedback for learning, innovation, and improvement both in what we do and how we do it. We evolve based on data, our experience, customer feedback, research, and industry trends.
  3. Don’t Solve the Same Problem Twice. We proactively communicate problems and build structures to address them in a consistent, systematic way.
  4. Demand Excellence. We consistently go above and beyond expectations to deliver the highest quality and professionalism in everything we do.

Who We Are Looking For

The right person will be an analytical, structured doer who brings order to chaos, with a strong drive to create systems and operational processes and keen attention to detail. They will have proven experience both in financial oversight and operational excellence, with a strong track record of building and aligning teams to achieve their fullest potential.

● 6-8 years of overall experience, with a deep understanding of cross-cutting business functions and a track record of building successful processes and systems to ensure overall organization efficiency and effectiveness.

● A good overview of financial management, having played a key role in ensuring overall organizational financial health and overseeing budgeting processes.

● A practical understanding of how people and teams come together to deliver results essential. Experience with cross-culture management and leadership in a team larger than 10 people preferred.

● Proven experience influencing teams positively and putting up necessary mechanisms to facilitate adoption of new behaviors and values during organization change management phases.

● A natural ability to zoom out to see the big picture and at the same time be able to break down and prioritize milestones in a systematic way.

● Background in general management, SME consulting, financial services, or related field with relevant degree.

● Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.

● A good understanding of accounting processes and legal compliance in Kenya.

● Working knowledge of IT/business infrastructure and MS Office.

● MBA or ability to empathize with the entrepreneurial journey preferred

About YOU.

You are a systems-builder. You are a process-oriented person who loves building and automating systems to optimize efficient work, and you see technology as a key instrument to achieve this goal. We have some systems already set up, but you will be asked to build more structures as Ongoza and your team grows.

You have excellent planning, time management and organizational abilities. You are meticulous in your attention to detail and your ability to build structure around chaos. Dashboards and data are how you think.

You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are action- and solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.

You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Most of all, you believe in our purpose – the power of young entrepreneurs to transform Kenya.

How to apply:

How to Apply

● Take a look at our website to see how you resonate with what we do.

● Please have a look at this guide on how to submit your application and tips on our selection process http://bit.ly/CandidatesGuide

● Fill out the online application form under this link http://bit.ly/OngozaOps

● You will upload your CV in PDF format into the form. Please ensure that it is tailored to this role and has no more than 3 pages.

● Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment process in collaboration with edge

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Youth, the fulcrum to a nations development and prosperity need the access and opportunity to engage in entrepreneurial enterprises that will give them a footing that allows them to become productive citizens. Poverty and lack of access to information all too often lead youth to the vagaries of crime, and, or ethnic violence which in the end derail economic development and peaceful co-existence.The history of Ongoza (formally Peace for Africa and Economic Development - PAD) is rooted in a young man’s desire to see a country ripped by violence and polarising ethnicity find its peaceful roots through the youth. In December 2007, Kenya broke into months of post election violence instigated by political tension.As many watched the violence in silence, Ongoza founder and President Eddy Gicheru Oketch, questioned, “Why couldn’t people use their fingers to promote peaceful existence instead of using those same hands to instigate violence?” From this the “White Finger Peace Initiative” (WIFIPE) was conceived as a movement to inspire youth to participate in peaceful initiatives among the different communities in the county.In 2011 WIFIPE was rebranded as “Peace for Africa and Economic Development” (PAD), and focused on creating a platform that allows young people to engage with the challenges of economic inequalities that underlay poverty and misinformation, and to productively engage the youth in decision-making processes that contribute to peaceful co-existence. The premise being that once youth are engaged in profitable financial enterprises, they are less likely to be influenced by negative activities.By June 2008, Ongoza had transformed from just a peace-building organization with focus on high school students, colleges and peace clubs, to an empowerment institution with broader interest in economic sustainability of young people as a precursor to peace.In 2009, Ongoza held its first conference “The International Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge and Peace-Building Conference”, mobilizing over 300 youth in Migori County, Kenya in partnership with African Leadership Academy (ALA). From this conference 5 projects were developed on economic and youth empowerment.In 2010, Ongoza organized its second conference “The WIFIPE International Youth Peace building Conference” in Nakuru County, Kenya, after which it institutionalized its systems and moved its headquarters to Nairobi County, Kenya.In 2013, Ongoza held its third conference in Nairobi (sponsored by Equity Bank) bringing together 470 young men and women from across the country, and by the end, all attendees committed to peace by signing the “Peace Charter” (developed in conjunction with the Kenya Red Cross). Towards the end of 2013, PAD concentrated on peace and security initiatives around the elections such as neighborhood peace committees, peace concerts, election monitoring, etc. This culminated in PAD being called to the His Excellency Uhuru Kenyattas, and the former Prime Minister, Honorable Raila Odinga, final rallies so they could sign the PAD “Commitment to Peace”.Its partners during this time were Safaricom, Nation Media Group, Kenya Red Cross and Kenya One (A group of Kenyan Musicians) to grow the peace movement.In late 2014 and early 2015, a second youth group recruitment drive was done, in which an additional 8 youth groups from the Nakuru and Nairobi Counties were selected.In early 2016 Ongoza conducted its third recruitment drive and adding another 22 groups, for a total of 30 youth groups to work with. Future plans include the expansion to15 other counties across the nation.On February 24th 2016, PAD officially changed its name to Ongoza (Kiswahili imperative “Lead”). The new name embodies the focus of the organization in developing businesses run by the youth as a mitigation process in keeping them away from negative political influences and anti-social behavior.Ongoza continues to grow and develop its capacity to meet the expectations of the Partner Youth Groups it works with, to grow their business enterprises as a foundation of peace.OTHER NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDEIn 2010-2011, Ongoza Founder and team received State invitation to Mozambique by President Armando Guebuza to work with the Mozambique National Youth Council in replicating the Program. In the same year, PAD work and impact was recognized in both the Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Cape Town (South Africa) World Economic Forums on Africa in Global Changemakers IdeasLab as a mainstay and scalable strategy towards enhancing peace and security in Africa.In 2012, Ongoza Founder, Eddy Gicheru Oketch, was invited to the G8 Summit 2012 in Washington DC as panel moderator for the Symposium on Food Security.Ongoza is the recipient of 2012 Kenya Diaspora Award in Washington DC, an award recognizing evaluated national impact and outstanding achievement on grassroots community development and nation building.Ongoza leading supporters and partners span from local and international renowned corporate societies to non-governmental organizations. These include Equity Bank Limited, The Segal Family Foundation, Kiva, KickStart International, British Council, YMCA, Kenya Youth Development Trust, Coburwas, World Economic Forum, Kenya One and G47 Trust among others.

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We’re hiring an Operations & Finance Manager for Ongoza

About Ongoza

Ongoza (www.ongoza.org/) is a fast-growing non-profit Kenyan accelerator for high-potential, early-stage, young entrepreneurs. The Kenyan labor market currently has room for 1 out of every 10 young people; though at the start of their journeys, the entrepreneurs in our portfolio are building companies across technology, manufacturing, agribusiness, and professional services that will transform the economy and create significant employment opportunities. To facilitate their growth, we offer an integrated solution of tailored 1-on-1 consulting, peer community, and access to capital. The average growth of entrepreneurs in the portfolio is 116% in a year, adding up to 10 jobs.

You’ll be at the forefront of a talented and ambitious team of 17 to build the systems and structure around Ongoza’s exponential growth strategy as we look to reach thousands of scalable businesses and position Ongoza as the leading technical assistance provider for early-stage SME and technology ventures in Kenya.

Your Role

Your role is to refine, build, and execute on the systems around Ongoza’s operations as we enter our next phase of growth. You will be primarily responsible for leading Ongoza’s financial strategy and systems, streamlining Ongoza’s internal operational systems, aligning the team behind our strategic growth strategy, and executing on Ongoza’s talent and culture development. You will also lead and oversee the growth of Ongoza’s sister company that provides debt and equity investments in Ongoza’s portfolio companies.

As a central member of the leadership team, you will plan a role in shaping the growth of organizational strategy and growth over the next three years. This role reports directly to Ongoza’s CEO with one direct report; we expect the team to grow over time. You will have the following responsibilities:

Manage Operational Effectiveness (40%)

● Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, align and monitor organizational goals and key performance indicators to ensure that the team is moving together and delivering effectively.

● Serve as an internal organizational effectiveness consultant across Ongoza to create processes and build standard operating procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness across Ongoza.

● Lead in the selection and implementation of relevant software and technology solutions to modernize Ongoza’s internal processes, from finance to HR.

● Lead management, maintenance, and full utilization of Ongoza’s office and co-working space.

● Manage procurement and relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Manage relationship with immigration, and oversee work permit applications where appropriate.

● Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

● Lead the team through change management to drive adoption of operational changes.

Financial Strategy and Oversight (30%)

● Lead creation of Ongoza’s annual budget in collaboration with the leadership team and Board Finance Committee.

● Ensure that resources are properly managed and effectively invested for the greatest value to Ongoza’s entrepreneurs. Prepare and review financial information and adjust operational budgets as needed.

● Forecast and manage Ongoza’s cash flow, playing a role in ensuring that Ongoza’s earned income contributes to an increasing portion of budget size.

● With your support team, lead management of and oversight for all of Ongoza’s accounts and payments, including payroll and benefits, while ensuring we meet legal compliance.

● Maintain relationships with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.

Facilitate Team Growth (20%)

● Refine, build, and drive tracking of all internal performance dashboards and accountability systems.

● In collaboration with the departmental managers drive a comprehensive process to ensure cascading and alignment of organizational goals with team goals.

● Lead the creation and implementation of professional development and learning systems for all staff.

● Champion Ongoza’s culture (below): ensure that all organizational and operational initiatives align behind it and design initiatives to promote a sense of coherence.

● Lead creation and implementation of talent strategy and recruitment initiatives designed to attract the highest caliber of talent while satisfying client needs.

Build Ongoza’s Investment Fund (10%)

● Lead the development and growth of Key Partners, Ongoza’s sister company that offers debt financing opportunities for Ongoza’s partners.

● Design products, deliver on partnerships with financial institutions

● Oversee the development and management of a credit management system.

The Ongoza Way

We base our work and internal culture on four fundamental values and take them very seriously. If these resonate well with you, you will fit well within Ongoza. As Operations & Finance Manager, you will be expected to champion these values and align all of our work behind them.

  1. Act Together. We are open and inclusive. We prize ideas over hierarchy, value differences, and proactively support each other to achieve team goals.
  2. Improve Always. We actively seek and implement quick feedback for learning, innovation, and improvement both in what we do and how we do it. We evolve based on data, our experience, customer feedback, research, and industry trends.
  3. Don’t Solve the Same Problem Twice. We proactively communicate problems and build structures to address them in a consistent, systematic way.
  4. Demand Excellence. We consistently go above and beyond expectations to deliver the highest quality and professionalism in everything we do.

Who We Are Looking For

The right person will be an analytical, structured doer who brings order to chaos, with a strong drive to create systems and operational processes and keen attention to detail. They will have proven experience both in financial oversight and operational excellence, with a strong track record of building and aligning teams to achieve their fullest potential.

● 6-8 years of overall experience, with a deep understanding of cross-cutting business functions and a track record of building successful processes and systems to ensure overall organization efficiency and effectiveness.

● A good overview of financial management, having played a key role in ensuring overall organizational financial health and overseeing budgeting processes.

● A practical understanding of how people and teams come together to deliver results essential. Experience with cross-culture management and leadership in a team larger than 10 people preferred.

● Proven experience influencing teams positively and putting up necessary mechanisms to facilitate adoption of new behaviors and values during organization change management phases.

● A natural ability to zoom out to see the big picture and at the same time be able to break down and prioritize milestones in a systematic way.

● Background in general management, SME consulting, financial services, or related field with relevant degree.

● Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.

● A good understanding of accounting processes and legal compliance in Kenya.

● Working knowledge of IT/business infrastructure and MS Office.

● MBA or ability to empathize with the entrepreneurial journey preferred

About YOU.

You are a systems-builder. You are a process-oriented person who loves building and automating systems to optimize efficient work, and you see technology as a key instrument to achieve this goal. We have some systems already set up, but you will be asked to build more structures as Ongoza and your team grows.

You have excellent planning, time management and organizational abilities. You are meticulous in your attention to detail and your ability to build structure around chaos. Dashboards and data are how you think.

You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are action- and solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.

You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Most of all, you believe in our purpose – the power of young entrepreneurs to transform Kenya.

How to apply:

How to Apply

● Take a look at our website to see how you resonate with what we do.

● Please have a look at this guide on how to submit your application and tips on our selection process http://bit.ly/CandidatesGuide

● Fill out the online application form under this link http://bit.ly/OngozaOps

● You will upload your CV in PDF format into the form. Please ensure that it is tailored to this role and has no more than 3 pages.

● Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment process in collaboration with edge

2019-07-30

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