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Operations Associate: Addis Ababa
ALX Africa
Posted 4 months agoAddis Ababa
Location
Addis Ababa
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
Entry-Level
Category
Operations
Job Description
Do you enjoy turning complexity into clarity and helping teams execute on what matters most? Are you highly organized, analytical, and able to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear insights and compelling presentations? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can coordinate projects, solve problems, and keep initiatives moving forward across different teams? Are you comfortable using modern digital and AI-powered tools to research, analyse, and improve workflows? Are you excited by the opportunity to work closely with leadership and gain a front-row seat to how a fast-growing organization operates? If so, this role might be for you.
ALX Africa, a non-profit organisation under the ALX Foundation, is dedicated to unlocking the potential of Africa's digital future. Formerly part of Sand Tech Holdings, we've embarked on an independent journey to provide world-class tech skills training and career acceleration programmes. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide, upskill and re-skill talent, and create a generation of innovative leaders. By 2030, we aim to empower 2 million Africans to secure sustainable tech careers.
With hubs in 8 cities across Africa and counting, we provide safe access to quality learning and a dedicated network of expert instructors. Our innovative programmes equip learners with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's rapidly evolving tech industry. Through a combination of rigorous coursework, industry partnerships, and hands-on projects, we prepare our students for in-demand roles in software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.
Providing young professionals with access to the most in-demand tech skills that will power the future.
Empowering the next generation of technology innovators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders through challenging, real-world coursework.
Building a lifelong, impactful community of tech professionals that supports them at all stages of their career journey.
347k+ graduates since 2020
257k youth in work
31k youth starting own ventures
60k youth in jobs created by entrepreneurs
Visit our website www.alxafrica.com to learn more about our digital revolution.
The Operations Associate will work directly with the Country General Manager and play a central role in driving the execution of key priorities across the organization. Acting as a strategic coordination partner to the GM, the role helps translate leadership priorities into well-organised projects
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Requirements
- Personal Attributes:
- Courage: You are willing to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
- Adventure: You have a passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
- Initiative: You take ownership, anticipate needs, and move things forward without waiting to be asked.
- Curiosity: You enjoy learning, asking questions, and understanding how things work.
- Resilience: You remain calm and effective in fast-moving environments and adapt well to changing priorities.
- Humility: You are open to feedback and eager to grow.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: You enjoy turning complex challenges into clear and practical solutions.
- Employment Type:
- This is a full time, in-person role, located at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Responsibilities
- Executive and Operational Support:
- Strategic Project Coordination:
- Identify operational bottlenecks and help coordinate solutions across teams
- Research and Decision Support:
- Conduct research and gather information to support leadership decision-making.
- Synthesise complex information from multiple sources into concise briefs, reports, and presentations.
- Track key initiatives and provide regular updates on progress and outcomes.
- Information and Communication Management:
- Help manage internal communications and ensure information flows effectively between teams and leadership.
- Cross-Functional Coordination:
- Work closely with different teams across the organisation to support alignment and collaboration.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure initiatives are well executed and communicated.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues and partners across functions.
- Operational Effectiveness
- Assist in developing and improving operational processes that increase efficiency and clarity across the organisation.
- Support the monitoring of key operational activities and initiatives.
- Provide administrative and operational support where necessary to ensure smooth day-to-day functioning.
