Splash is an international charitable organization headquartered in Seattle, WA, founded in 2007. Our mission is simple: “We clean water for kids.” In 14 years, we have reached over 800,000 children in cities around the world. In 2019, we embarked on an exciting, five-year initiative, Project WISE, (WASH in Schools for Everyone), to reach every government school in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Kolkata, India with improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, WASH behavior change programs and strengthened school-based menstrual health programs. This project will benefit 800,000 children by 2023.
Our core values guide everything we do including every hiring decision we make. They are:
Splash values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. To learn more, please visit www.splash.org.
This is a full-time position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of Operations (DOO) is a seasoned professional who is passionate about Splash’s mission and has an entrepreneurial spirit. Our Ethiopia Country Program is at a growth stage and poised for expansion. As the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring that this massive operation not only comes to fruition but is run at world class levels. That we are able to continuously and effectively stride towards Project WISE goals, with the utmost efficiency.
You bring more than passion to the role: you are a leader with exceptional operational and people management expertise. You’re an expert in building and managing complex operations and developing the processes necessary for scale. You know how to think – and act – big, while leading with integrity every step of the way.
The Director of Operations reports directly to the Ethiopia Country Director (CD) and dotted line to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and is an integral member of the Ethiopia Leadership Team.
CORE COMPETENCIES
KEY PRIORITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead all operational elements of Splash Ethiopia
Build strong processes and systems
Manage, coach, and mentor a strong team
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