Operations Manager

 

 

 

 

Position Title: Operations Manager
Reports to: Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Operations)
Salary Grade: 5
Key purpose: To provide efficient and effective administration support in the Centre
Duties and Responsibilities:

• To manage the Human Resources and Administration portfolios in the Centre. This includes: -
  
  1. Human Resources: i.e. interpreting and applying the Human Resources manual, handling employee welfare issues etc.
  2. Administration: Ensuring security of the office premises and properties
• To provide strategic and operational support, including but not limited to implementation of policies, plans and activities relating to Human Resources Management, Procurement of goods and services, Monitoring and Evaluation, Administration, Events Management and Communication, Information Communication Technology and Database Management
• To review payroll summary to check for correctness prior to payment
• To coordinate all studies, consultations and reviews carried out in respect of Human Resources Management, Procurement, Monitoring and Evaluation, Administration, Events Management and Communication and Information Communication Technology and Database Management
• To coordinate procurement plans of the Centre and actual purchases of goods and services in conformity with provision of the Procurement manual, the Financial manual and all other related guidelines
• To review all payment vouchers and invoices and bank reconciliations and make authorisation where necessary
• To design and recommend strategies for widening partnerships and create relationships with potential partners, investors and stakeholders
• To assist monitoring and evaluating programs and operations of the Centre in order to ensure they are carried out according to approved work plans and are conducted in a transparent, competitive and economical manner
• To assist in organizing, managing and participating in different events and functions
• To assist in implementing the Communication Strategy
• To supervise office administrator cum receptionist and drivers
• To undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Qualification: A Master degree in any of the following fields: Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration or Communication

Minimum Experience: At least five (5) year experience in giving strategic and operational support to a business, preferably in a company, multi-donor funded organisation or international set up.

Other attributes

• Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision in a highly dynamic environment Strong coordination and project management skills
• A good command of Microsoft office programs
• Proven experience to manage complex projects in a time conscious and coordinated manner
• Ability to deal with multiple partners/stakeholders and grasp and articulate issues quickly
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and work in a professional team
• Professional writing and oral skills in English is a requirement. Oral and written skills in Swahili are preferred

Qualified candidates who meet the criteria above are welcome to apply before the deadline of 14th March 2014, 4:30 pm. Please attach a cover letter clearly stating which job you are applying for and a copy of your curriculum vitae and send it to only one of the addresses below. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Email Address: info@favoritegroup.net

Physical Address: 
Favorite Group Ltd.
Infotech Place, 2nd Floor South
565 MwaiKibaki Road - Kawe Beach

Postal Address: 
Recruitment
Favorite Group Ltd.
P.O. Box: 105300
Dar es Salaam