Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About Code for Africa (CfA)
Code for Africa (CfA) uses technology and #OpenData to empower citizens. We give citizens actionable information for better-informed decision making and digital tools to amplify their voices, so that they can hold the authorities (both governmental and corporate) to account. We do this in a number of ways: firstly, by liberating the data currently locked up in governments and corporations, and using this information to build open data / open government digital "backbone"​ infrastructure. Secondly, we embed technologists into civic watchdogs, the mass media, public entities, and grassroots citizen organisations to help create the tools, skills, and data necessary to engage meaningfully with the power elite. And, thirdly, we build civic engagement apps and digital services that encourage active citizenry and that promote evidence-based public discourse. We work as a federation of country-based Code organisations in Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda with additional affiliate networks in 10 other African countries.
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Required: minimum requirements include:
• At least five years of experience in an operational, programme management or high-level administrative role.
• Organised, systems thinker who is comfortable with both executing and fine-tuning established system/processes as well as creating new ones as needed
• Proven ability operational management ability, such as project management for complex projects or administrative/office management of mid-sized organisations
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal instruction in a teamwork environment
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• High professional standards and ethics

Preferred: candidates who are able to demonstrate the following will have an advantage:
• Proven experience as deputy COO or similar role
• Solid experience in the civil societyy, technology and/or journalism sectors will be highly advantageous
• Experience of working in cross-cultural and complex environments
• Experience working in a digital-first environment (i.e. proficiency Google Suit, Slack and other digital platforms)

Language and Location Requirements:
Location: CfA has labs located in Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. However, exceptional candidates from elsewhere in Africa will be considered.
Languages: English
Preferred but not required: Arabic, French, KiSwahili or any other major language spoken in Africa.

About the Role:
The successful candidates will join CfA’s core Secretariat team. The Secretariat team is a small and agile team of experts who are responsible for operationally supporting CfA’s 90+ staff across 22 countries, helping them achieve their best potential.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Job application procedure
Apply at: https://opportunities.codeforafrica.org/ 

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