Job Title
Director of Finance and Operations
Location
Kenya
Programme
Social Development - Education
Agency
Aga Khan Academies
Deadline
26 Mar 2012
The Aga Khan Academies are an integrated network of residential schools dedicated to expanding access to education of an international standard of excellence to exceptional young men and women regardless of their ability to pay. Envisaged in Africa, South and Central Asia and the Middle East, the Aga Khan Academies foundational values include pluralism, meritocracy and civil society. Housed in spacious and attractive campuses with outstanding facilities the Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum from Primary Years to the Diploma and provide a rich opportunity for both teachers and students alike to grow both professionally and personally. The first Aga Khan Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya, in 2003, and construction of the second Academy is currently underway in Hyderabad, India. More information.....
The Position
The Director of Finance and Operations will oversee all the non-academic functions of the school including Finance, Administration, Communications, ICT, Procurement, Human Resources, Facility & Property Management, Transport, Housekeeping and Food Services. In this new and critical role, the DFO will be responsible for building capacity and the efficient and effective deployment of many of the Academy's financial, human, technology and physical resources. To succeed s/he will need to be a problem solver at a strategic and hands-on level, and be an excellent communicator.
In this context, major responsibilities will include:
Work collaboratively to develop and effect strategic decision making within the school's Senior Management/Leadership Team to support the Academy's educational aims.
To professionally and effectively lead, coach and manage all school administration and support staff through the Managers of various departments.
To support the oversight of The Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa, and the wider Academies, through best practice implementation, modeling and development; and providing up-to-date data and analysis, and expert advice as required.
Maintain a strategic financial plan that will indicate and guide the trends and requirements of the school development plan, and will forecast future year priorities and budgets.
Prepare the annual budgets, seeking input from all budget managers. Use the agreed budget to actively monitor and control performance to achieve value for money.
Proactively manage the whole school administrative function and lead all support staff.
Use data analysis, evaluation and reporting systems to maximum effect by ensuring systems are streamlined to maximise efficiency.
Ensure the safe operation, maintenance and secure operation of all school facilities.
Work with the Project Manager and the Facilities' Manager to ensure the supervision of relevant planning and construction processes.
Oversee and ensure the successful marketing of the Academy in the community, the country and internationally.
The Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following profile:
Senior management experience, with responsibility for multiple functions in an educational or allied field.
Professional leadership with a strategic focus.
A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA, Chartered Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification.
Successful track record of effective use of resources and achieving high service levels in a developing country context.
A record of success in attracting, motivating and developing professional, skilled-trades, and support staff including the development of local personnel.
A track record of successfully implementing systems and processes utilizing sound management practices and principles.
Commitment to the vision of the Academy in a demonstrable and proactive manner.
Energetic, tenacious, creative and flexible problem solver.
Strong interpersonal skills, tact, patience, resilience and ability to work successfully in a developing world context.
Proven ability to persuade peers, inspire direct reports and provide a role model for colleagues.
Reputation for integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness in safeguarding the assets, financial probity and reputation of their institution.
Application letters and detailed CVs, photograph, 3 contactable referees & copies of all relevant qualifications and testimonials and daytime telephone contact should be submitted by 26 March 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
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