Operations and Events Manager at Zeraki

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Company Details
Name:Zeraki
Industry: Telecommunications
Description: Zeraki is all about using technology to solve some of the toughest challenges encountered in providing quality education in Africa. Our cutting edge solutions, provide insights that enable informed decision making, provide access to quality instruction and take the stress out of everyday administrative tasks. We strive to improve the lives of educators and students at every stage and in every setting. Our Core product, Zeraki analytics, is transforming the way educational data is collected, analyzed and used.ย Zeraki simplifies and enhances the use of technology to deliver quality education. We develop cutting-edge tools that reduce the pain parents, teachers, students and schools face in attaining their educational goals.
Job Description

Key Responsibility Areas

 Administration & Office Operations

  • Develop, implement, and maintain administrative policies, systems, and controls.
  • Oversee office infrastructure, facilities, technology, and asset management.
  • Implement and monitor security, asset tracking, and resource utilization systems.
  • Supervise administrative staff and ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
  • Ensure administrative practices align with company policies and governance standards.

Operations Management

  • Oversee day-to-day operational activities across the organization.
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to reduce cost and friction.
  • Develop and enforce operational procedures, workflows, and service standards.
  • Lead operational reporting to support management decision-making.
  • Drive continuous improvement across internal operations.

Procurement & Vendor Management

  • Lead procurement planning and supplier sourcing.
  • Negotiate supplier contracts to achieve cost savings and service quality improvements.
  • Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal approval processes and policies.
  • Track procurement KPIs, cost savings, and supplier performance.
  • Maintain a compliant and auditable procurement process.

Events Planning & Execution (Strategic & Operational)

  • Develop and maintain an annual events calendar in collaboration with the Marketing Lead.
  • Coordinate 1–2 strategic events per quarter, including:
  • Education competitions (Science Congress, Math Contests)
  • School leadership forums (KEPSHA/KESSHA, bursars, directors)
  • Parent webinars and Zeraki activations
  • Manage end-to-end event logistics: venues, vendors, equipment, staffing, and on-site coordination.
  • Support grassroots activations that drive brand visibility and engagement.
  • Ensure events are delivered professionally, on budget, and aligned with Zeraki’s brand positioning.

Cross-Functional Coordination & Brand Alignment

  • Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to ensure events and activations are aligned with business objectives.
  • Coordinate external stakeholders including schools, associations, partners, and vendors.
  • Support the preparation of event materials and collateral.
  • Oversee collection of event content (photos, videos, testimonials) for marketing use.

 Measurement, Reporting & Accountability

  • Track operational KPIs, procurement savings, and administrative efficiency metrics.
  • Monitor event performance: attendance, cost per event, leads generated, and engagement.
  • Prepare post-event and operational reports with insights and improvement actions.
  • Support management in evaluating ROI across operations and events.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Operations & Administration

  • ≥15% year-on-year reduction in operational costs.
  • ≥15% improvement in asset and resource utilization.
  • Successful implementation of at least 5 cost-saving or efficiency-driven process improvements annually.

Procurement

  • ≥5% cost savings through supplier negotiations.
  • 100% compliance with procurement approval protocols.

Events

  • Timely and professional execution of all planned events.
  • High satisfaction ratings from attendees and internal stakeholders.
  • Clear contribution of events to brand visibility, partnerships, and engagement.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in operations, administration, procurement, or event coordination.
  • Strong organizational and project management capability.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across operational and event timelines.
  • Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel for regional events and activations.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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