Vacancy at AS Operations West Africa Ltd
Employment Nigeria
31-Mar-2017
KANO ,
Administrative
AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) a subsidiary of Adam Smith International (ASI) that provides operational support to three DFID-funded projects in Nigeria, i.e. NIAF, GEMS and ENABLE.
POSITION : Manager, Operations
DESCRIPTION
- Based in Kano, the position manages day to day operations for a mid-sized operational services
- The position is responsible for the efficient and effective management of property, office and fleet assets
- The position interacts regularly with the Abuja-based management team to ensure that:
- Opportunities for improved services are identified;
- HR, IT, vehicle and property assets are documented, reviewed and reported; and
- Operational activities are aligned
- The position has supervisory responsibility
- This is an entry-level management position and salary is based on an established, posted pay scale. This position is classified as Management Services Level 1
Responsibilities
- Organizing and providing a well-managed and efficient work place for employees and consultants
- Overseeing the management of residences and guesthouses for employees and consultants
- Overseeing a broad range of operational activities including those relating to Protocol, Property Management, , Fleet Management and IT and Communications
- Carrying out routine and complex activities with extreme accuracy
- Ensuring that all services provided in the North are aligned with ASO plans and priorities
- Occasional travel to outlying states for the purpose of meeting with clients and suppliers
- Occasional travel to Abuja for the purpose of training and management meetings
Requirements
- Organize clerical work, administration, and control systems
- Perform a variety of detailed functions and meet established deadlines
- Organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and solve problems independently
- Excellent time management skills
- Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Work with minimum supervision
- Build and lead an effective team
- Excellent customer service skills
Education, Experience and Certification - Basic Screening Criteria:
- First Degree with a focus on Finance, Management or any Degree relevant to the position
- At least five years of documented project management experience
- five years of documented supervisory experience
- Excellent MS Office skills including: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Above-average written and verbal communication and problem solving skills
- 2 years' experience with logistics coordination
- 2 years' experience with asset management
Language:
- English is the essential language of this position; preference will be given to candidates who are also fluent in Hausa
How To Apply
Candidates should send their cover letters and CV's to: gm@asoperations.com using "Manager, Operations" as the subject line.
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