Head of Africa

Enveritas

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

100% remote

Experience

Senior · 8+ years

Job description

Ensure smooth, effective operations across African countries of operations
Standardize operating procedures across African countries to ensure consistency and scalability
Lead the development of new operational products and drive their successful adoption across markets
Develop and execute strategies to optimize operational costs
Manage the various African teams, including budgets, staffing and operational processes
Lead the Machine Labelling Operations team, including budgets, performance and operational workflows
Manage the regional team overseeing tailored client deliverables, including annual country summaries and key issue prioritization across all countries
Manage the Operations team, providing leadership to streamline processes, improve efficiency, maintain operational excellence, oversee contract review, and manage global coverage data and client deliverables
Manage key relationships with core supply chain partners
Represent Enveritas to external stakeholders and regional authorities, ensuring the organization delivers on its mission
Support additional projects and additional activities as needed
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8+ years of experience in operations management, with at least 3+ years in a senior leadership role overseeing multi-country or multi-team operations
Experience in the coffee, agriculture, sustainability, or certification/verification sector strongly preferred
Proven track record managing and developing teams across multiple functions (operations, project management, business operations)
Experience working across multiple African countries or markets, with strong cultural and contextual fluency across the region
Demonstrated ability to standardize processes and drive adoption of new products or systems across diverse teams and geographies
Strong track record in stakeholder management, ideally including client relationships with corporates, NGOs, or supply chain partners
Experience with budget management and P&L or cost/revenue accountability
Familiarity with survey methodology, data standards, or quality assurance processes is a plus
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to represent the organization credibly to external stakeholders
Willingness to travel regularly within Africa (and internationally as needed) | 10 - 20%
Fluency in English required; proficiency in French, Portuguese, Swahili, or other regionally relevant languages is a strong plus
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field (business, international development, agriculture, sustainability) a plus
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