AS Operations West Africa Limited Job Vacancy for an Manager, Operations in Kano
AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) is a Nigeria-registered subsidiary
of Adam Smith International (ASI). ASO provides operational support to
three DFID-funded projects in Nigeria, i.e. NIAF, GEMS and ENABLE.
Operational services include IT and Communications; Residential and
Hotel Accommodations; Administrative Support; Domestic Ground and Air
Transportation; International Travel and Protocol; and, Security
Services.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Manager, Operations
Location: Kano
Who Can Apply: Nigerian citizens only
Job Summary
- 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
- 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
- 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
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to organize clerical work, administration, and control systems
- Ability to perform a variety of detailed functions and meet established deadlines
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to build and lead an effective team
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and solve problems independently
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
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
- Excellent MS Office skills including: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Above-average written and verbal communication and problem solving skills
- At least 2 years' experience with logistics coordination
- At least 2 years' experience with asset management
- At least five years of documented supervisory experience
Language:
- English is the essential language of this position; preference will be given to candidates who are also fluent in Hausa
Note: Applications received after the stated time, will not be considered.
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to:
[email protected] using "Manager, Operations" as the subject line.
Your application package should include:
- A cover letter detailing why you are qualified for this position;
- Your CV detailing how you meet the basic screening criteria (Education, Experiences and Certifications.
Application Deadline: 1600hrs (WAT), 8th March, 2017.