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Operations Associate Director/Director
Consulting Strategy
💰 Salary Not shared
📊 Market US$45,000–US$75,000/mo (US$540,000–US$900,000/yr)
About the Company
ABOUT IDINSIGHT We're a global data and evidence advisory, working with governments, philanthropies, and non-profits to improve lives at scale, using technology and AI where they can deliver the most impact. IDinsight is a global nonprofit that equips leaders with the data, evidence and technology to improve lives at scale. We partner with governments, NGOs, multilaterals, and funders to support decisions at every stage of their impact journey - from bold pilots to nationwide scale-ups. Our teams bring rigorous evidence and practical insights so leaders can make informed decisions that truly change lives. With our partners, we are pioneering the next frontier of social impact, where data and technology accelerate progress for millions. We help leaders overcome the three main barriers to impact: 1. Figuring out what works 2. Learning and improving 3. Reaching and operating at scale We work in multiple countries across Asia and Africa. Our work spans a wide range of sectors, including agriculture, education, health, governance, sanitation, financial inclusion, and other areas. We have expertise in a variety of rigorous approaches and methodologies, which we tailor to each client depending on their needs and constraints. To achieve a positive social impact we: - Support our partners with the full 'data and evidence' value chain - from primary data collection to data systems, monitoring evaluation and learning tools, and data science - Inform funding decisions - tow
Requirements
- ● + years in operations, people operations, HR, or an adjacent function in international or multi-stakeholder environments, with 10+ years for candidates at the Director level.
- ● A track record of driving people growth, including staffing strategy, team development, and building specialization and depth in a growing team.
- ● Track record of building and improving systems at scale, not just running them.
- ● Strategic thinker who can hold the big picture while keeping execution on track and translating ambiguity into clear priorities.
- ● Strong financial judgment, including owning budgets and communicating trade-offs to senior leadership.
- ● Direct responsibility for safety, security, travel risk, or duty-of-care systems in complex or higher-risk operating environments.
- ● An established professional network across West and North Africa, with the ability to navigate government, legal, and vendor relationships effectively.
- ● Data-informed decision-maker who uses analysis to shape strategy, not just track activity.
- ● Executive presence in written and verbal communication, able to represent the operations function credibly in senior forums.
- ● Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive people and organizational matters.
- ● Ability to travel regularly across WNA offices and, where applicable, to any newly established office.
- ● Familiarity with MS Office, Google Docs, and ideally other relevant systems such as BambooHR, Asana, and Slack.
- ● Fluency in English and French required
- ● Based in Dakar or Rabat, with work authorization in Senegal or Morocco, or the ability to obtain it.
- ● NICE-TO-HAVE
- ● Direct experience standing up or supporting a new country office or legal entity, including registration, banking, compliance, and early hiring, or overseeing such a setup led by external providers.
- ● Passion for global development and social impact.
- ● Working knowledge of compliance contexts in West and North Africa.
- ● Working proficiency in Arabic, Moroccan Darija, or Wolof.
- ● BEHAVIORS AND MINDSETS
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