Associate Director Operations

To spearhead the management of the non-academic aspects of the Centre – an international setting that conducts teaching, research and outreach of mathematical sciences. Leading a diverse team of 4-8 professionals, embrace the challenge to create a world-class learning environment using an established model with the flexibility to adapt to local needs and the opportunity to innovate new approaches.
Oversee the launch and continuity of a defined curriculum and give guidance to the Centre’s growth in the coming years to implement other initiatives including Research and Outreach/Teacher Training. Given your extensive experience in Operations, you will on and monitor the overall administration of the AIMS, including regulatory compliance with local laws and applicable international norms; you will establish the Centre as a fully functional institution in time for each academic year including (but not limited to) staffing, facilities, procedural implementation, finances etc. as well as develop a contract review process to ensure that all processes are fully documented and that all requirements are complete before approval, proper reviews and due diligence have occurred, and key fraud red flags have been checked accordingly; provide guidance to procurement team at the Centre and ensure compliance with
all donor reporting requirements.
Additionally, you will contribute to attracting and nurturing fruitful relationships with key funding sources (governments and institutions), and, effectively manage and leverage funds grounded in an effective governance structure, regulatory requirements and appropriate financial and administrative policies and practices.

Competencies & Other Requirements
• Master’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or Educational Leadership; a Doctorate Degree, an asset.
• 5 years of experience in managing medium to large international settings, ideally as part of a global network
• Experience and understanding of the requirementsfor using and working with international donor funding e.g. DFID, IDRC, USAID etc.
• A proven record of developing and professionalizing start-up organizations
• Experience working in international environments
• A consummate diplomat with the drive to innovate and lead change with a collaborative spirit
• Superb relationship management skills to lead, manage and interact with a diverse team of professionals
• An influential communicator with strong verbal, writing and presentation skills
• Functionally Bilingual (English-French)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.)