OPERATIONS MANAGER

Position title    Operations Manager/Officer
Contract type    Fixed-Term Contract (CDD)
Contract duration    4 months — September to December 2026 (renewable subject to budget availability)
Desired start date    September 2026
Duty station    Douala/Yaoundé (Cameroon), with occasional travel as required by project needs
Reports to    WETECH Executive Management
Compensation    Based on WETECH’s salary scale and the candidate’s profile
About WETECH
WETECH (Women in Entrepreneurship and Technology) is a Cameroonian civil society organization accredited as a business incubator, accelerator, and technology innovation center dedicated to women entrepreneurs. WETECH designs and implements entrepreneurship support programs and digital solutions with social impact in partnership with institutional donors, and runs a coworking space. As part of strengthening its teams for the September–December 2026 period, WETECH is recruiting:

an Operations Manager/Officer, responsible for monitoring and managing WETECH’s operations, its projects, and its coworking space.

Context and Purpose of the Position
Reporting to WETECH’s Management, the Operations Manager/Officer ensures the smooth day-to-day running of the organization. He/she oversees coordination of teams and activities, operational follow-up of projects, and the administrative and logistical management of WETECH’s coworking space.

Duties and Responsibilities
Management of WETECH’s Operations
Supervise and coordinate the organization’s day-to-day operations (administration, logistics, routine human resources);
Develop, update, and enforce internal operating procedures;
Serve as the interface between Management, project teams, and service providers/partners;
Contribute to the strategic and operational planning of WETECH’s activities.
Project Monitoring and Management
Ensure operational follow-up of projects: planning, deliverables, deadlines;
Coordinate project teams and ensure compliance with timelines and contractual commitments to donors;
Produce activity and monitoring reports (internal and for technical and financial partners);
Identify operational risks and propose corrective measures.
Management of the Coworking Space
Ensure day-to-day management of the coworking space: member reception, space bookings, enforcement of house rules;
Oversee maintenance, supplies, and the proper condition of equipment and facilities;
Develop and animate the community of members and users of the space (events, workshops, networking);
Ensure administrative and financial follow-up related to use of the space (memberships, invoicing).
Coordination and Reporting
Ensure cross-functional coordination between WETECH’s different units;
Produce dashboards and operational performance indicators;
Participate in coordination meetings and report regularly to Management;
Support Management in any other task related to the smooth running of the organization.
Required Profile
Education

At least a Bachelor’s degree (Bac+3).

Experience

At least 3 years of professional experience in operations management, project management, or team coordination;
Experience in the non-profit or entrepreneurship sector, business incubation, or with internationally donor-funded projects is an asset;
Experience managing shared workspaces (coworking) is desirable.
Technical Skills

Proficiency in project management tools and standard office software (Excel, Word, collaborative tools);
Strong planning, organizational, and reporting skills;
Knowledge of administrative and financial project management procedures;
Strong command of French, both written and spoken; proficiency in English is an asset.
Personal Qualities

Highly organized, rigorous, and autonomous;
Leadership and ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams;
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of hospitality;
Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure;
Integrity, discretion, and commitment to WETECH’s values in support of women’s entrepreneurship.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit an application including:

a cover letter addressed to WETECH Management;
an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV), with at least two professional references;
Applications should be sent to: contact@we-tech.org, with the position title clearly stated in the subject line.

Application deadline: 11 September 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications from women are strongly encouraged.