Operations Officer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate local operational requirements including event management, travel, HR queries, and logistical onboarding.
• Implement and ensure compliance with Global Operations policies and procedures within the local office.
• Manage local contracts and vendors for outsourcing to ensure alignment with global standards.
• Oversee facilities management tasks, including reviewing vendor invoices, tracking budgets, and maintaining service agreements.
• Support the implementation of cultural transformation initiatives across different geographies.
• Assist with budgeting, expense monitoring, and evaluation in coordination with the Finance department.
• Serve as a local signatory for operational processes such as bank payments and vendor contracts.
• Provide support for local health and safety (SHEQ) activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in vendor management and contract administration.
• Experience working within a change management or transformational change environment.
• Basic understanding of real estate management principles and local compliance regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets to inform local operational decisions.
• Fluency in Spanish and an excellent working knowledge of English.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with sensitivity to cultural differences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous annual professional development allowance and onsite training opportunities.
• Employer-paid health and dental insurance for individuals and families.
• Exceptional retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Progressive paid parental leave and reproductive/family planning support.
• Flexible work arrangements and generous time off.

About the Company

Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights by engaging with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, and strategic litigation to drive positive change.