Chief Operating Officer at an EPC Company - GUS Consulting Limited

GUS Consulting Limited - Our client, an EPC company running a foundation in Okija is urgently in need of qualified candidates in the capacity below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Okija, Anambra
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Direct reports from: Heads of Operational Units/depts.

Job Summary

• You will be responsible for managing all operational activities of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the day to day operations of the SBU in order to achieve quality service as well as efficiency and effectiveness of Operations.
• Liaise with the Leadership and the Departmental / Unit heads to develop strategic plans that support productivity, operational performance, staff retention and satisfaction and drive the implementation processes.
• Prepare and manage annual operational budgets and financial reports for the Strategic Business Unit(s).
• Ensure the continued financial viability of the SBU’s operational units through financial (cost and revenue) management.
• Create management practices that support high performance in employees.
• Liaise with all departmental/unit heads to ensure that adequate operational support is rendered to the Programs of the Foundation.
• Develop and implement outreach programs to facilitate strategic partnership and business development initiatives.
• Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan Implementation.
• Maintain effective liaison with all relevant stakeholders (e.g. Trustees, Organizational Leadership, Community Leadership, Employees, Patients etc) to ensure the smooth running of the SBU.
• Develop and manage the design of program plans for sustainability
• Development of program budgets and execution
• Interface with program stakeholders both internally and externally
• Work with CEO in sourcing for donor partnerships and collaborations
• Conduct of focused research and surveys in relevant program segments
• Oversee program data management
• Use and maintenance of program management templates
• Develop business cases for every new initiative in line with organisational standard processes and policies
• Identification and management of program related risks
• Make periodic presentations of progress reports to management
• Conduct regular training/capacity building sessions for subordinates for effective knowledge transfers
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO and the group leadership.

Requirements

• Exquisite knowledge of Operations in a Foundation
• Minimum of B.Sc. or its equivalent in relevant discipline
• Membership of relevant professional body will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years working experience
• Computer Literacy and knowledge.
• Good communication and Interpersonal Skills.
• Good Knowledge of the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Power point).
• Ability to think strategically, plan, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of subordinates
• Sound knowledge of project management with ability to mentor subordinates.
• Experienced in managing expectations of donor organisations.
• Micro financing and process proficiency will be an added advantage
• Strong program research capabilities
• Stakeholder management skills
• Strong presentation and data management skills
• A team player with effective communication skills

Relationships
Internal relationships:

• All Staff

External relationships:

• Heads of Operational Units/depts.
• Vendors
• Suppliers
• Schools
• Churches
• Hospitals

Application Closing Date
22nd September, 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@gusconsulting.com using the subject title: “COO - Okija, Anambra”.