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Director, Workplace Services & Operations (Interim)
Open Society Foundations
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 2 days ago (22 Sep 2026) Updated 2 days ago
Job Description
The interim Director of Workplace Services & Operations will oversee all facilities and workplace services for Open Society Foundations in Nairobi, ensuring safe, efficient and cost‑effective environments. The role includes managing service contracts, leading a cross‑functional team, and driving operational improvements during the fixed‑term assignment.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or related field
- • At least 8 years of progressive experience in facilities or workplace services, including senior leadership roles
- • Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and complex vendor relationships
- • Strong project management, negotiation and communication skills
- • Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Lead the planning, delivery and maintenance of all workplace facilities and services
- • Manage vendor contracts, service level agreements and procurement processes
- • Oversee health, safety and security compliance across the office campus
- • Supervise a team of facilities and operations staff, providing coaching and performance management
- • Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring cost‑effective use of resources
- • Implement operational policies and continuous‑improvement initiatives
- • Coordinate office moves, space planning and workplace redesign projects
- • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders on facilities matters