Director Of Operations

Wavemm1

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Competitive salary based on transpyrent formula; p...
On-site
Manage large field teams
Agent network management
Liquidity and cash security oversight
Wave is seeking a Director of Operations in Burkina Faso to lead and innovate operational strategies during a period of rapid growth, aimed at building a robust agent network for their cashless financial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, particularly in managing field operations and teams, and must be fluent in English and French

Job Summary

  • The company is on a mission to make Africa the first cashless continent by providing accessible financial services.
  • This role involves leading day-to-day field operations and managing core teams including agent operations, liquidity, and quality.
  • Employees receive generous benefits including health insurance, parental leave, free food, and airtime reimbursement.

Matching Summary

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Wave is seeking a Director of Operations in Burkina Faso to lead and innovate operational strategies during a period of rapid growth, aimed at building a robust agent network for their cashless financial services. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience, particularly in managing field operations and teams, and must be fluent in English and French.

Salary

Competitive salary based on transparent formula; Performance bonuses for strong performers after 6 months; Generous health insurance included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage large field teams
  • Agent network management
  • Liquidity and cash security oversight
  • Operational strategy translation
  • High-performing team leadership

Nice-to-have

  • Coach and empower direct reports
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Innovative process improvement mindset
  • Anticipate challenges proactively

Key Requirements

  • Eight years of experience managing large field teams
  • Fluency in English and French
  • Burkina market knowledge
  • Work authorization in Burkina Faso required

Work Rights

Work authorization in Burkina Faso required

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