Operations Manager at africanDRONE

Operations Manager at africanDRONE

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africanDRONE is a new NPO which is being incubated by Code for Africa’s innovateAFRICA programme aims to promote and connect drone pilots and journalists throughout the continent of Africa. It also coordinates drone journalism projects and supports them with direct grants, and organizes drone meetups and events throughout the continent.

africanDRONE seeks to employ an Operations Manager to be based in Cape Town.

Report to: Director

Salary: Dependent upon experience

Start: January 2018

Duration: One year, with an initial three months’ probation period with the possibility of renewal

Responsibilities:

• Manage the build of a new website and online marketplace to showcase drone work around the continent
• Help to set up operational systems that will work across multiple countries
• Manage the marketing of africanDRONE
• Manage the logistics and promotion of drone meetups around the continent
• Manage budgets and payments
• Manage communications and newsletters to members

Requirements:

• Strong organisational and project managing skills with proven track record in managing projects and teams
• At least five years’ experience working in a multimedia and /or digital environments
• Experience working with budgets
• Experience in journalism, creative processes, or production is a plus
• Strong communications skills in written and spoken form
• Competent working with Slack, Google folders/Docs/Sheets
• Has own laptop
• Self-motivated, energetic personality with the ability to work independently
• Willing to be flexible in work environment and tasks
• Ability to manage multiple unconnected management processes at the same time
• Commitment to social issues and stories that “make a difference” a huge plus

To apply, submit CV and a cover letter to admin@africandrone.org