Oral Genealogy Operations Manager at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

JOB DESCRIPTION

FamilySearch is working to discover and preserve the genealogy of people in rural villages of Africa who would otherwise permanently be lost.  The Oral History Manager will be responsible for developing the business plan and managing the operations of the oral history project.  These plans will include the acquisition of contracts, operation of equipment, and training of personnel to implement and maintain operations of the project.  This position will also ensure all collected oral history data, audio, and photographs collected and submitted to FamilySearch meeting quality standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development:

• Draft and execute a business plan to collect and transfer the oral genealogies of rural villages in Africa.
• Develop collaborative relationships, partnerships, and projects with other organizations to facilitate the collection of oral genealogies.
• Recruit, train, and support a team of contracted resources for the collection of oral histories.

Contract Development, Negotiation, and Budget Management:

• Develop and manage a business development and operations budget.
• Develop and manage contractual relationships with partners to implement and execute the collection of oral genealogies.

Business Operations:

• Potentially more than 50% travel.
• Train others to conduct, capture, and transfer oral history interviews.
• Implement and manage a quality control program to ensure the accuracy and usability of collected genealogies.
• Publish written training and support materials for partners and operation team members.
• Develop and manage an audit program to control quality and privacy.
• Develop and manage a program to forecast equipment requirements and perform routine equipment repair and maintenance.
• Manage program assets to ensure equipment is used effectively and mitigate loss.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Master's Degree in business management, history, sociology, or anthropology preferred.
• 8 years of experience in business operations; including, project management, contract negotiation, quality management, training, and budget management.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English and French.
• Strong leadership skills: with the ability to take initiative, manage your own schedule, and be a self-starter.
• Ability to travel throughout Nigeria and other countries.
• Experience developing and maintaining successful working relationships with contract organizations in Nigeria.
• Understanding of family history and the family structures in various cultures of Nigeria.