About the Role
Whiz Kids Workshop is looking for an operation & performance director who will be responsible for running the overall operational department in collaboration with the sub-units and manage the performance management of WKW staff. The position is particularly focused on developing different operational annual & quarter plans, monitoring the execution, generating & reviewing regular implementation plans for the department, & managing the employee performance by aligning with the Whiz Kids Workshop performance management tools & system’s. He/she will be conducting regular performance appraisals with the talent management team, generate insightful reports about the performance of each staff using the sprint tool, review implementation plans with the operational department unit team’s in a regular basis & report to the management team.
The Operation & Performance Director will report to the Chief Operating Officer and work closely with our Operation Department.
About the Company
Whiz Kids Workshop, founded in 2005, is an Ethiopian-led, innovative social enterprise that focuses on improving the lives of children and youth through educational media. We believe that mass-media is the most cost-effective and immediate way to spark young imaginations and make an impact on education. We use existing research on mass-media education, new lower-cost technologies for media creation, and the wide reach of television, radio, print and cell phones to put that belief into practice. Our content covers topics that include literacy, health education, character building and social-emotional learning to prepare children and youth for success in life.
Whiz Kids has produced three television series that inspire, engage and empower children, youth and families. WKW follows a Life Cycle approach to drive knowledge, attitude and practice across all members of the society. WKW implements 4 local innovative and tested platforms namely Tsehai for Families (pregnancy to age 7), Tsehai Loves Learning (for children aged 3-10), Tibeb Girls (for adolescents aged 11-18), Youth Investigators (for youth above age 18) and Better Wellbeing Advocacy that advocates major developmental needs of each life cycles to policy makers and existing governmental structures. Applying our User-Centered Design and Youth Content Advisory methodologies, we produce culturally relevant and educational audio-video, print, text, and internet based content to utilize mass media and technology to reach the four different life cycles. By utilizing these contents, we implement projects in various settings in the community to ensure the target groups have the necessary soft and technical skills to help them reach their full potential.
Whiz Kids won numerous international awards for its innovation, impact and excellent quality of products. Whiz Kids has extensive experience working with local and international NGOs and works in partnership with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation. Visit our website at http://www.whizkidsworkshop.com/ to learn more.
Responsibility
Operation Management:
Working with the senior management team to set up goals that promote the growth of the business
Co-design, plan and implement business strategies, plans and procedures
Developing plans and strategies to improve productivity and reduce costs within the business
Establishes quantitative and qualitative metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the company’s efficiency and effectiveness can be evaluated; identifies opportunities for improvement
Developing and controlling the budget for the operations department, while ensuring that the department has all the resources required to meet its objectives
Implements policies and procedures that will improve day-to-day operations.
Ensures work environments are adequate and safe
Communicates and explains new directives, policies, or procedures to managers; meets with entire operations staff to explain changes
Leads coordination and integration of efforts among HR & Admin, finance, & commerce divisions to produce smoother workflow and more cost-effective business processes.
Assist with quarterly and annual strategic planning of the business.
Designing and periodically updating the Company’s standard operating procedures
Conduct departmental meetings regularly as per the company meeting policy
Conducting regular assessment for operational works & formally report to the management team on a monthly basis
Maintain, Guide and oversee all department Performance
Develop efficient systems for collection information on performance of individual, teams, departments and organization
Gathering and analyzing cross-functional performance data
Presenting statistical performance analysis and recommending solutions
Design and review policies related to employee performance
Lead, develop and inspires teams
Provide training and development to staff on best practices
Identify, report, and resolve workplace or interpersonal barriers to performance
Setting performance objectives and updating as necessary
Statistical performance analysis
Managing the development and presentation of performance reports and major delivery activities, and coordinating the company’s performance management framework and ensuring robust data quality arrangements
Be responsible for the accurate collection, analysis and reporting of performance data in conjunction with department heads
Present performance information (monitoring and identifying trends) against key indicators through a variety of means like monthly performance management reports, performance clinics, ensuring that managers and team leaders are fully appraised of key performance trends and issues and that areas of under-performance can be effectively challenged
Identify, retrieve and interpret information from a variety of sources to produce reports to multiple audiences
Performance appraisal
Set goals and KPIs that are aligned with the departments and annual goal
Identify and plan learning needs based on gap assessment
Reflect on what is required of an individual in their position and what high performance look like
Provide staff with timely and meaningful feedback
Reporting
Generate comprehensive report on the functioning of platforms(TLL,T4F, YI, and TG)
Generate weekly progress report of each new product on MVP
Generate individual and team performance
Presenting statistical team performance analysis and recommending solutions for the management per sprint (2 weeks)
Qualification
A Master's degree with 5 years of experience in operation management, business administration, Project Management or other relevant field;
2 year+ direct experience on operational works
Experience of performance management tools and application systems;
Experience of data and statistical analysis;
Able to produce findings and recommendations relating to a broad range of statistical information;
Experience of producing written information, documentation and reports
Experience of developing performance management policies and strategies;
Experience of delivering training to meet business and individual needs.
Skill
Strong presentation and report writing skills
Proficient in using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Mastery of Excel is an added advantage
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Strong relations management abilities
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Excellent oral and written communication in Oromiffa will be a plus.
The Ideal Candidate
Strong presentation and report writing skills
Proficient in using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Mastery of Excel is an added advantage
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to make sound judgment and decisions and offer innovative solutions
Attention to details, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
Strong relations management abilities
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Excellent oral and written communication in Oromiffa will be a plus.
Working Environment / Conditions
Office-based