Director of Operations - Mayor's Office on African Affairs (MOAA)

Washington, DC

Full Time

Mayor's Office on African Affairs (MOAA)

Manager/Supervisor

POSITION: Director of Operations
OFFICE: Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA)
GRADE: Excepted Service, Grade 6 (ES-6)
SALARY: $91,865.97

This is an Excepted Service position. Selected candidate must be a District resident or establish residency within 180 days of hire.

Current District of Columbia residents will receive priority and advanced preference for screening and interviews.

background

The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) ensures that the full range of services and resources are accessible to the District’s African community. It serves as the liaison between the District’s African community, District government agencies, and the Mayor to improve the quality of life of the District’s diverse African born constituencies living in the District. To learn more about MOAA, please visit here: https://communityaffairs.dc.gov/moaa
The Director of Operations reports to the Director of MOAA. The role is responsible for participating in and supervising the planning, directing, and coordinating of the general program activities supported by MOAA through the various African constituency groups and community-based organizations. The work supports MOAA in advancing the Mayor’s strategic plan and contributes to the improvement of the quality of life of African residents in Washington, DC.

Major duties

Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the Mayor’s priorities to support African communities.
Provide visionary leadership to advance MOAA's goals and objectives.
Oversee day-to-day operations of MOAA, ensuring efficiency and adherence to policies and procedures.
Manage budgetary resources effectively to support programs and initiatives.
Foster positive relationships with African community leaders, organizations, and stakeholders.
Organize and participate in community events, forums, and meetings to address community needs and concerns.
Collaborate with policymakers, District departments, and external partners to advocate for policies that benefit African communities.
Monitor legislative developments and propose policy recommendations.
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and initiatives that promote the well-being of African residents.
Ensure programs are responsive to community needs and aligned with MOAA's strategic priorities.
Supervise and support a diverse team of staff members, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and innovation.
Serve as a spokesperson for MOAA, representing the Director in media interviews, public speaking engagements, and community forums.
Responds to requests from senior leadership, Council, and the Mayor, DC agencies and officials, with the guidance of the Director.
Prepare reports, presentations, and communications materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Identify funding opportunities and manage grant applications to support MOAA's programs and initiatives.
Cultivate relationships with donors and seek additional funding sources to sustain and expand office activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong understanding of issues affecting African communities, including immigration, education, health disparities, economic development, etc.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans, manage budgets, and achieve measurable outcomes.
Experience in program development, evaluation, and grant management.
Knowledge of the District’s Language Access program and ability to demonstrate implications to the constituent groups.
Knowledgeable of the grant development and operations management
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities and stakeholders, demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with database management and reporting tools.
Knowledge of local government operations and policies preferred.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for community events and meetings.
Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the African diaspora and broader community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should have 3-5 years of community organizing, stakeholder engagement, or advocacy experience, preferably in a government or nonprofit setting and with demonstrated leadership and management roles.
Ability to speak and write fluently in French, Amharic, and/or other African languages

Work environment

The work is performed primarily in-person in an office setting. Times in the field are permitted when there is a related event.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted or Executive Service either:

be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment; or
become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.

The law also requires that Excepted Service employees remain District residents during the duration of the individual’s appointment. Failure to remain a District resident for the duration of the appointment will result in forfeiture of employment.

If you are interested in this role, please upload your resume and answer the questionnaire. Only the candidates deemed most suited for the position based on resume will receive a call to schedule further discussion.

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