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Job Description

‍Location: Anywhere in central Israel

Reports to: CEO (based in Jerusalem)

Position: Full-time, senior leadership role

About OLAM

OLAM is a network of Jewish and/or Israeli individuals and organizations working in the fields of international development, humanitarian aid, and global volunteering. Inspired by Jewish values and committed to high ethical standards, OLAM convenes and mobilizes Jewish leaders, organizations, practitioners, and others to take meaningful action in support of the world’s most vulnerable people.

Position Overview

OLAM is seeking to hire a full-time Director of Operations, based in Israel, responsible for ensuring the organization functions smoothly and efficiently. This senior-level role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Working closely with the CEO, the Director of Operations oversees finance, HR, compliance, and other related operations. This role ensures staff have the systems, processes, and support they need to maximize their impact. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and brings strong financial and operational skills.

OLAM is global both in mission and in structure. Our team spans Israel, the U.S., and the U.K. As a legally incorporated nonprofit in Israel, OLAM operates under Israeli nonprofit regulations and maintains bank accounts in both Israel and, through a fiscal sponsor, in the U.S. Despite our relatively small size, our global structure requires careful coordination across different financial, legal, HR, and compliance practices.

Most of the work will be remote, with weekly in-person meetings in Jerusalem and occasional in-person events in Israel and occasional international travel. Some flexibility in work hours – evenings and weekends – is necessary to accommodate meetings across time zones, events, or deadlines. OLAM is committed to balancing flexibility with employee well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Support the CEO in the creation and management of the organizational budget.
• Act as the primary liaison with Israeli finance personnel (external bookkeeper, accountant, and auditor) and with the U.S. fiscal sponsor to ensure smooth financial operations, and oversee the preparation of quarterly financial statements, grant reports, and the annual audit in Israel.
• Refine financial policies and procedures as needed, and ensure their effective implementation.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained on financial best practices, including program budgeting, expense submission, and basic Excel skills.
• Review and approve staff expense submissions and vendor contracts.

Human Resources Management

• Coordinate HR practices across Israel, U.S., and U.K. to ensure a unified, equitable workplace.
• Refine HR policies as needed – working with a consultant when appropriate – and maintain an up-to-date employee handbook.
• Foster a positive organizational culture by overseeing the annual team retreat, annual employee feedback survey, and staff appreciation initiatives.

Operations

• Streamline processes to increase efficiency and quality, eliminating bottlenecks and redundancies.
• Ensure processes are documented, maintained, and accessible, including updating internal manuals (e.g., a program planning checklist) and maintaining a consistent folder structure in Google Drive.
• Manage and optimize the organization’s digital tools, and introduce new tools (e.g., project management software) to improve automation and efficiency.
• Work with a consultant to enhance Salesforce so that it reflects current organizational priorities, ensure data integrity, and support staff use.
• Coordinate with an IT consultant to troubleshoot email, software, and hardware issues and to acquire or upgrade devices as needed.

Compliance

• Liaise with legal counsel in Israel and the U.S. to review key contracts and ensure compliance with data protection, insurance, HR, and other regulations.
• Work with an insurance agent to maintain required coverage.
• Develop new policies as needed, such as those governing responsible AI use.
• Assess whether it is advisable to obtain Sif 46 status and, if pursued, coordinate the preparation of any required documents.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• Minimum of seven years of experience in operations, finance, or management – preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong financial management skills and command of Excel, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to design, improve, and oversee organizational systems to increase efficiency.
• Familiarity with standard HR policies and procedures, as well as with the basic legal requirements for operating a nonprofit in Israel.
• Skilled at planning, prioritizing, and delivering multiple projects on time.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day execution.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative team player.
• Fluency in English and Hebrew. (Our staff communicates with each other entirely in English, but Hebrew is required for interactions with Israeli vendors and consultants.)
• Flexible, with a proactive, positive, “can-do” attitude.
• Commitment to OLAM’s mission and values.
• Legally authorized to work in Israel.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with the Jewish communal world.
• Understanding of international development, humanitarian aid, or global service.
• Experience working in a global setting, with colleagues across time zones.

Compensation and Benefits:

The gross salary (bruto) range for this position is 22,000 ILS to 27,000 ILS per month, depending on experience. We also pay standard social benefits in Israel, and offer generous vacation and professional development opportunities.

Start Date: Immediate

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications for this position are no longer being accepted.