About the Job
\nThe Operations Director at Flipper International School (FIS) is responsible for the physical integrity, safety, and operational continuity of all FIS campuses. This role is not desk-bound; it requires a hands-on leader to manage distributed teams of security and cleaning staff, oversee technical building maintenance, and ensure 100% compliance with Ethiopian OHS regulations. The Operations Manager will be the responsible for our procurement and maintenance schedules.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
1. Multi-Site Security & Hygiene Management<\/p>\n
Security Oversight:\u00a0Direct management of the security teams across all sites. Implement standardized SOPs for access control, emergency response, and student safeguarding.
\nSanitation & Cleaning:\u00a0Oversee cleaning crews and vendors across various sites to maintain high levels of hygiene.
\nVendor Performance:\u00a0Manage external service providers, negotiating contracts that optimize service delivery while controlling costs.
\n2. Technical Maintenance & Asset Integrity<\/p>\n
Maintenance Scheduling:\u00a0Draft and execute comprehensive preventative maintenance schedules (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and structural) for all rented and owned properties.
\nTechnical Knowledge:\u00a0Provide expert oversight on building repairs and renovations, ensuring all campuses meet FIS brand specifications.
\nInfrastructure Projects:\u00a0Manage small-to-midscale construction or “fit-out” projects as we expand or relocate branches.
\n3. Compliance & OHS (Occupational Health & Safety)<\/p>\n
Regulatory Alignment:\u00a0Ensure every FIS site is fully compliant with Ethiopian OHS regulations and Ministry of Education facility standards.
\nRisk Audits:\u00a0Conduct regular safety audits, fire drills, and hazard assessments across all sites.
\nTraining:\u00a0Lead OHS training for all support staff to ensure a culture of safety.
\n4. Procurement & Financial Control<\/p>\n
Strategic Procurement:\u00a0Centralize and oversee the procurement of all operational supplies (cleaning chemicals, security tech, maintenance materials) to leverage economies of scale.
\nBudgetary Oversight:\u00a0Draft the annual operational budget. Implement rigorous budget monitoring to identify variances and execute corrective actions.
\nAsset Management:\u00a0Maintain a meticulous fixed-asset register across all locations.<\/p>\n
About You
\nExperience & Qualifications<\/p>\n
Education:\u00a0Bachelor\u2019s degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related technical field.
\nSenior Leadership:\u00a0Minimum 8\u201312 years of experience, with at least 5 years managing\u00a0multi-site operations\u00a0(e.g., hospitality, retail chains, or large-scale education).
\nTechnical Proficiency:\u00a0Demonstrated experience in drafting maintenance blueprints and managing technical teams (electricians, plumbers, etc.).
\nLocal Context:\u00a0Deep knowledge of the Ethiopian Labor Law and OHS regulatory framework.
\nRequired Skills<\/p>\n
Strategic Budgeting:\u00a0Ability to translate operational needs into a lean, defensible financial model.
\nNegotiation:\u00a0Proven track record in vendor management and contract negotiation in the Ethiopian market.
\nCrisis Management:\u00a0Calm and decisive under pressure (e.g., campus relocations or emergency repairs).
\nCommunication:\u00a0Report monthly to the General Manager.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[210],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-34685","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-project-management-and-administration","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/05\/Flipper-International-School-PLC.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Flipper International School PLC","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"210":"Project Management And Administration"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"1","_job_experience":"Senior","custom-select-25910079":"5 \u2013 10 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-05-31","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"with_email","_job_apply_url":"","_job_apply_email":"fikiru.admasu@flipperschools.com","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing\/34685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/207"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_type?post=34685"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_category?post=34685"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_location?post=34685"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_tag?post=34685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}