Senior Operations Manager

Lwala Community Alliance (LCA)

Lwala is a Kenyan-founded, Kenyan-led organization rooted in the communities we serve. When it comes to improving health outcomes, we believe that communities should be in the driver's seat–no one can identify challenges and solutions better than communities themselves. Our model centers communities as leaders and change-makers breaking cycles of inequity.

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https://lwala.org/

Senior Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Operations Leadership

  • Translate organizational strategy into effective operational plans and systems
  • Lead the development and continuous improvement of operational processes to enhance efficiency and impact
  • Monitor and report on operational performance against set goals and KPIs
  • Ensure implementation of audit recommendations and continuous operational improvements

Procurement, ICT and Operations Oversight:

  • Provide strategic oversight of procurement, ICT, logistics, fleet, security, and administration functions
  • Ensure procurement processes are compliant, transparent, and deliver value for money
  • Oversee supply chain management including sourcing, inventory, asset management, and distribution
  • Strengthen ICT systems, ensuring reliability, data integrity, and user support
  • Maintain and optimize ERP systems to meet organizational and user needs
  • Oversee logistics operations including fleet management, security coordination, and facility operations

Asset and administrative oversight:

  • Ensure efficient utilization and safeguarding of organizational assets and resources in their department
  • Oversee facilities management to maintain safe, functional, and compliant work environments
  • Drive cost-efficiency and accountability in resource allocation and utilization
  • Ensure adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Risk mitigation and controls:

  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational policies
  • Lead risk identification, mitigation, and monitoring in their department
  • Promote environmental sustainability initiatives, including Green Office practices
  • Ensure workplace safety standards are upheld, fostering a safe and compliant work environment

Leadership and People Management:

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for the Operations team
  • Build a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team culture
  • Identify capacity gaps and support staff development and training initiatives
  • Work closely with People & Culture to address staff engagement and performance issues

Process Improvement:

  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements across departments
  • Introduce systems, tools, and technologies that enhance productivity and service delivery
  • Champion innovation and continuous improvement within the operations function

Education and Experience Profile

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, ICT, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in operations management, preferably in an NGO or development context
  • Professional certification (e.g., ICPAK, ACCA, Procurement/Supply Chain, ICT certifications) is an added advantage
  • Strong understanding of procurement systems, ICT infrastructure, and operational compliance
  • Experience managing ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics Business Central is an advantage)
  • Proven experience in managing multi-functional teams and complex operations

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://lwala.org/career/senior-operations-manager/?utm_source=Jobinkenya

Deadline  23rd April 2026.

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