Operations Coordinator

Who We Are! 

🌍 Africa has the world’s youngest and fastest-growing population. By 2035, the continent is poised to contribute more young people to the global workforce each year than the rest of the world combined. 

At Educate! we're obsessed with impact. We leverage iterative learning to build highly scalable youth employment solutions aimed at unlocking the potential of the world’s youngest continent. 

Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today’s economy by: 

1. Introducing an employment-focused school subject into secondary and 
2. Delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.

To date, more than 500,000 youth have been meaningfully impacted across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, and along the way, Educate! has become the largest youth employment and skills provider in East Africa.

Educate! is a team of over 300 largely African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors. We prioritize building an engaging, fulfilling and growth oriented work environment. 50% of our top 30 leaders have been with us for over 5 years, 10+ alumni have started their own organizations, and 6 current or former team members were Acumen Fund East Africa fellows. 

We have been backed by top foundations such as Imaginable Futures, Livelihood Impact Fund,  Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall, CIFF and Echidna Giving. Educate! won a 2018 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize and a 2015 WISE Award, and has been highlighted by the World Bank’s S4YE's Impact Portfolio, an Al Jazeera documentary, BBC, The Brookings Institution as one of 14 case studies on scaling education, and the Gates Foundation as a Goalkeepers Accelerator. In 2022, we received a catalytic investment from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott to scale our systems change work.

Educate!'s long-term vision is to design solutions that measurably impact millions of youth across Africa each year.

Good to note: To Our Awesome Applicants! 🚀💫

We know that incredible candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply! 

We’re looking for passionate individuals who believe in our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team—not just those who check every box. We value diversity and strongly encourage women and individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Position Overview

Educate! the largest youth skills service provider in East Africa, is seeking an Operations Coordinator to join our team in Tanzania. We are looking for an Operations Coordinator who is excited and passionate about ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Educate!’s Tanzania office. This position will be responsible for managing the procurement processes, overseeing visitor and vendor interactions, and handling purchases to support our programs and initiatives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to supporting Educate!’s mission to impact youth.

To all our amazing applicants: We are a diverse team and we strongly encourage women and individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We value potential, growth, and diverse perspectives in our team. 

Performance Objectives

Procurement Management 

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts according to Educate!’s cost culture, and establish strong relationships to secure favorable terms.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of procurement activities, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier evaluations.

Visitor and Vendor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional experience while adhering to the health and safety standards of Educate!
• Coordinate logistics for visitor arrivals, including transportation, accommodations, and meeting schedules.
• Manage relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of services and resolving any issues that may arise.

Purchasing and Inventory Control

• Oversee the purchasing process, from identifying needs to receiving and inspecting goods.
• Monitor and manage office inventory levels, ensuring essential supplies are always available.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with organizational policies and budgetary constraints.

Administrative Support and Event Management

• Assist in organizing company events, training sessions, and meetings as needed.
• Maintain and update office records, ensuring confidentiality and security of data.
• Collaborate with team members to support various operational tasks and projects.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in operations, procurement, or administrative roles.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes and vendor management.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with procurement software.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Educate!’s mission.
• Fits our Five Cultural Tenets (see What is Educate! About? below); Learn more by looking at Educate!’s culture deck here

Terms 

• This position will be based in our office in Tanzania.

What We Offer 💼

• A vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team.
• Flexibility— Hybrid work environment to empower you in your mode of work. 
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Healthcare coverage for you and your dependents, work laptop, Internet & call stipend
• Learning & growth opportunities
• This is a Fixed term  contract with a possibility of extension based on performance

Application Process: Rolling basis, interviews happening soon!

Our Culture & Tenets(Values) 🌱

We’re ambitious. Are you? Educate! is growing fast, so new opportunities are opening up and expanding all the time. We’re inspired by people with drive, and we love to help them reach their full potential. We expect everyone at Educate! to contribute above and beyond their job description, grow their skills, and advance their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey of their careers, and we are committed to supporting our staff members on that journey. 

1. We put Youth First, Impact-Obsessed - We are purpose-driven, focused on impact, and prioritize what truly matters. We listen to youth, design our efforts around their needs, and ensure every dollar creates transformative experiences they value.
2. We Exceed Expectations - We take pride in going above and beyond to achieve the best results—proactively identifying problems and seeking solutions without waiting or stopping at what's requested.
3. We Are Always Learning - We are committed to seeking and applying new knowledge and ideas. We stay open-minded and continuously try new things, experiment, grow, and improve. We invest in learning for ourselves and our teams.
4. We are One Team, Many Views - We value all individuals, believe diverse ideas and open dialogue drive excellence, foster a supportive and respectful environment where everyone can freely express themselves. We work as one team and prioritize the organization's mission over personal or team interests.
5. We have the Startup Mindset - We innovate relentlessly to grow our impact, we never think “we have arrived” or “we’re done.”We constantly challenge the status quo, embrace change, and move quickly toward our vision. Unafraid of failure, we question anything that hinders progress.

Every person at Educate! — from interns to the executive director — is evaluated by how they live up to these five cultural tenets. They are at the core of how we achieve our mission and why we work as well as we do.  Educate is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In creating this environment, we encourage people from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences to join our diverse team. 

We’re committed to ensuring all candidates are screened for child and youth safety. As part of the process, you’ll need to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct. Educate! reserves the right to withdraw employment offers if any risks to youth are identified.