VdE | Director of Operations | Be Girl

Reports to: Country Director & CEO

Direct reports: TBD

Job Type: Full-time, Maputo.

About Be Girl:

Be Girl is a U.S.-registered, women-led social enterprise with a Mozambique subsidiary, Be Girl Mozambique LDA (BGML), established in 2019. Be Girl delivers innovative reusable menstrual products, youth-centered education services, and data-driven advocacy tools to partners, including UN agencies, the government, and NGOs. These partners use our solutions to implement impactful initiatives that empower girls and transform communities.

Our theory of change is simple yet powerful: when girls have access to high-quality menstrual products and age-appropriate education, they gain mobility, confidence, and knowledge, enabling them to fully participate in school, community activities, and health services. This approach drives progress toward Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, 5, and 6, positioning BGML as a critical player in advancing menstrual health and education across Mozambique and the region. Learn more at www.begirl.org.

The Role:

The Operations Director will oversee and manage all aspects of Be Girl’s operations in Africa, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and alignment with the organization's strategic goals. This role focuses on building operational capacity, fostering collaboration, and driving continuous improvement to support Be Girl’s mission. The ideal candidate is an experienced operations professional in an international organization who excels in managing teams, optimizing processes to enable scaling, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Execution

• Support the CEO/Country Director in implementing business strategies and driving organizational priorities.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable plans to drive efficiency and achieve objectives.

2. Operations Management and Process Improvement

• Oversee daily operations of BGML, including HR, IT, procurement, inventory, and global shipments.
• Optimize processes to improve productivity, reduce costs, and ensure scalability.
• Ensure efficient resource allocation to effectively balance cost-efficiency with productivity.
• Promote cross-departmental collaboration for seamless and integrated operations.

3. Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Establish and track KPI and OKRs to measure operational success and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present operational performance reports to senior leadership.

4. Risk and Compliance Management

• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and organizational policies, working with legal and compliance teams as needed.

5. Team Leadership and Development

• Lead recruiting, onboarding, professional development, and retention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and business regulations, taking appropriate action when necessary.

Key Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree

· At least 8 years of experience in operations or business management, preferably in a leadership role

· Strong financial literacy, including the ability to read and interpret financial statements, manage company budgets, and monitor financial performance.

· Proven ability to manage and scale operations in a product company in dynamic

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement

· Exceptional leadership and team-building abilities

· Knowledge of compliance, import/customs, and HR practices

· Proficiency in using CRM system

· Strong data analytics, data management, and problem-solving skills

· Fluency in English and Portuguese is a requirement, any other language skills are a plus

Compensation:

Competitive.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit their application by completing this form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRoF5mE_xwdUUMBWKq0YptL_003K3k1RLp8W_kq3LwEWg1jA/viewform). Please include your full name in the names of attachments (e.g. YourNameCV.pdf”).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline January 31, 2025.

Be Girl does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or marital status. We strive to create a workplace where all individuals feel welcome and are supported according to their needs.