Coffey International Development has a 40 year history in successfully delivering international development projects on behalf of donors right around the world, including Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, USAID and the UK’s Department for International Development. Our people work side by side with local partners to support stability, economic growth and good governance, positively changing people’s lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Deputy Operations Manager
Location: Kano
Job Summary
- Based in Kano, this fulltime management position is accountable for the day to day operations of a midsized team providing support in the following areas: Transport Management; IT and Communications; Accounting Services; Property Management; and Protocol Services.
- The work covers a geographic area that includes Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa States. Salary is based on an established pay scale.
Responsibilities
- Managing the day to day operations of the company across the Northern region in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa States
- Supervising a team of employees across several service lines to ensure project needs are met in a timely and professional manner
- Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that work is carried out in a planned, acceptable and timely manner
- Ensuring that records systems for all activities are wellmanaged and up to date
- Ensuring that operational budgets are implemented with expediency and accuracy
- Ensuring that monitoring systems are developed to ensure the efficient management of fleet vehicles, including maintenance schedules and fuel procurement
- Working with the management team to ensure policies and procedures are aligned across the State offices and that team works together to meet targets
- Working closely with the project team to ensure operational services are aligned to needs and problems are identified and rectified quickly
- Carrying out special projects, as required.
Education and Experience
- M.Sc Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study
- 3 - 5 years' experience supervising employees
- At least 5 years of operational experience; and
- Experience with the use of a variety of computer applications including Excel and Word
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to use a personal computer, email, Excel and Word
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing (English is required for this position)
- Ability to effectively supervise staff across a cross section of functions and responsibilities
- Ability to track purchases and manage assets
- Ability to write and implement policies and procedures
- Ability to undertake regular travel to Kaduna, Jigawa and Abuja
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
- Knowledge of principles of human resource management.
Application Closing Date
10th October, 2019 0900hrs.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application package to:
Mary.Ellen.Havlik@coffey.com stating "Deputy Operations Manager, Kano" in the subject line of the email.
Your application package should include:
- A cover letter detailing how you meet the Education and Experience requirements;
- Your CV; and
- Contact details for three recent workrelated referees
Note
- If you do not meet the Education and Experience criteria, please do not apply.
- Nigerian citizens or NonNigerian citizens residing in and with the legal right to work in Nigeria
- Failure to include any of the required documents as noted above in your application package will result in an immediate rejection of your application for this position.