General Operations Manager at a Reputable Company

A reputable company is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: General Operations Manager

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The General Operations Manager will play a critical coordination role in driving operational excellence, ensuring organisational efficiency, and supporting the smooth execution of the organisation’s multi-country programmes.
• This role is responsible for overseeing internal operations, optimising systems and processes, and managing day-to-day functions across administration, procurement and contracts, compliance, facilities, and logistics.
• You will work closely with leadership, department heads and leads to build a culture of accountability, implement cross-functional solutions, and support strategic growth.
• While this role is not a core finance function, the ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in budgeting to support the finance team and contribute to operational planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
Operations Implementation & Coordination:

• Manage and implement day-to-day operations, including procurement, logistics, administration, facilities, and office support services.
• Coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely operational support for programs, events, and initiatives.
• Serve as the focal point for internal administrative workflows and vendor interactions.

Procurement & Contract Administration:

• Lead procurement processes in compliance with internal and donor policies, including bid solicitation, vendor selection, and contracting.
• Maintain an updated vendor database and manage relationships with service providers.
• Track procurement requests and delivery schedules to ensure timely fulfilment.

Logistics & Asset Management:

• Oversee logistical planning and execution for organisational events, training, travel, and field missions.
• Maintain a comprehensive asset register, ensuring accountability, inventory tracking, and periodic reviews.
• Support resource allocation for field and office activities.

Policy & Compliance Support:

• Implement existing organisational policies and procedures, and contribute to process documentation and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legal, donor, and internal operational requirements across activities.
• Support internal audit preparations and respond to operational queries as needed.

IT & Facility Coordination:

• Coordinate with the IT Operations personnel to ensure functional digital systems and basic tech support.
• Monitor facility maintenance needs and work with vendors to address them efficiently.
• Ensure all offices (Lagos, Abuja, and temporary project locations) are safe, functional, and operationally sound.

Budget & Reporting Support:

• Assist in preparing operational budgets and procurement plans in collaboration with the Finance team.
• Track and report on operational expenditures and variances, providing data to inform decision-making.
• Maintain accurate documentation and generate periodic reports on operational performance.
• Monitor performance indicators for operational efficiency and generate reports for senior management.
• Support internal culture-building by fostering collaboration, accountability, and a high-performing work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in operations, administration, or general management in the nonprofit, development, or social enterprise sectors.
• Proven experience managing complex operations in multi-programme, multi-location organisations.
• Strong understanding of procurement systems, vendor and contract management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement operational policies and SOPs.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to coordinate teams and stakeholders across all levels.
• Knowledge of donor-funded project operations (e.g., EU, UN, USAID) is an asset.
• Experience in managing security, logistics, and administrative coordination for office/ field activities is an advantage.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Development Studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, mission-driven, evolving environment.

Salary
N350,000 - N400,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2025. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV and cover letter (in PDF) to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.