Our Generation Speaks (OGS) · 23 hours ago
Director of Organizational Effectiveness
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expOur Generation Speaks (OGS) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering entrepreneurial leaders for meaningful change between Israelis and Palestinians. The Director of Organizational Effectiveness is responsible for ensuring efficient internal operations, aligning strategy with programmatic goals, and supporting the CEO and Board in organizational development and strategic planning.
Civic & Social Organization
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the senior management team, working closely with the CEO, Program Director, and VP of Advancement to align strategy, operations, and resources
Work closely with the CEO and Board to develop and operationalize the organization’s annual and multi-year strategic plan
Prepare materials and manage logistics for Board and committee meetings; track and follow through on Board directives in close collaboration with the CEO
Act as a strategic thought partner, helping shape the organization’s trajectory and ensuring alignment across programs, partnerships, and growth
Ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations across the organization
Oversee and strengthen organizational systems and processes for administration, information management, monitoring and evaluation, compliance, and risk mitigation
Build and maintain robust operational infrastructure for new programs in partnership with Program Director, including feasibility assessments, budgeting, and operational planning
Oversee vendor relationships, office operations, and technology infrastructure
Supervise and support team members responsible for finance, operations, and information management
Partner with the CEO and financial management consultants (“Your Part-Time Controller”) to ensure timely budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management. Staff the Finance Committee of the Board
Prepares annual budgets and reports in close collaboration with the CEO, and with Your Part-Time Controller team
Ensure compliance with fiscal policies, funder requirements, and audit standards; functions managed by Your Part-Time Controller
Oversee and support the Operations Manager’s financial responsibilities; ensure timely monthly material preparation for Your Part-Time Controller
Oversee and support the Operations Manager in HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management (semi-annual reviews and goal setting), and professional development. This includes developing and sustaining a work environment where hard work is balanced with happiness, fulfillment, and well-being
Foster an innovative, collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture that reflects OGS’s core values
Maintain high-quality HR systems, policies, and compliance with labor and employment laws
Strengthen and manage strategic partnerships that contribute to programming or organizational sustainability; oversees contracts and compliance
Support the CEO in managing and building institutional relationships to strengthen work opportunities
Assess opportunities for partnership and business development
Work with VP of Advancement and Development and Communications Associate to ensure streamlined communications systems
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in a management role, including supervision and cross-department coordination
Demonstrated ability to operationalize strategy and plans, and build and oversee healthy internal operations
Successful candidates may come from a background in the nonprofit sector or in the business/for-profit sector, particularly in mission and impact-driven work
Candidates with experience across both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors are strongly encouraged to apply
Proven track record of sound decision making, senior leadership, big-picture thinking, steadiness, and critical thinking
Demonstrated success in leading operational functions within a growing organization or company
Fluency with budgets, profit and loss statements, cash flow reports, audit reports, and other relevant financial materials
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills; able to build systems and translate big-picture goals into action and results
Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities
Skilled communicator, able to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders
Commitment to OGS's mission of building bridges and working toward a peaceful future for Palestinians and Israelis
Leadership style that balances rigorous execution with a human-centric, joyful, and fulfilling work environment
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time
Preferred
Experience with Board engagement, budgeting, and/or new program development
Understanding of and/or experience in the Israel/Palestine context
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Group life insurance with the option to create an FSA account
401(k) retirement plan with a competitive company match
Generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal and sick leave
Company
Our Generation Speaks (OGS)
Our Generation Speaks (OGS) is a "people accelerator" dedicated to building the human infrastructure of hope and trust among Palestinians and Israelis.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lobna Agbaria
Chief Executive Officer
Ellen Varney
Chief Finance & Operations Officer
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