Assistant Director – Operations & IT Support

About the role

The new company launching its operations in Burundi seeks an Assistant Director to act as the right‑hand to the Local Director. You will help steer daily activities, bridge technical and IT functions, and support external relationships with institutional partners.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Local Director in managing day‑to‑day operations of the entity.
• Serve as deputy in the Director’s absence, ensuring continuity.
• Coordinate cross‑departmental activities, with a focus on technical and IT teams.
• Maintain traceability of decisions and instructions from headquarters.
• Support external relations with institutional partners and stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven management or team‑leadership experience, supported by formal training, certification, or demonstrable results.
• Minimum five years of professional experience, preferably in a heavily regulated sector such as banking, telecom, or insurance.
• Fluency in French and Kirundi; English is an advantage.
• Rigorous, discreet, with strong leadership and decision‑making abilities.

Required skills