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Location: Kampala, Uganda, Africa
Career Level: Mid Career (2+ years of experience)
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Job type: Contract
Positions: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Apply before: 05 Mar, 2013
About this job
Our client Grameen Foundation is a non profit organization that is seeking
to recruit result driven and motivated individuals for the Vacancy above;
Reports to:Country Director, AppLab Uganda
Contract: 6 months
Job Summary: The Operations manager will plan, direct and coordinate the
operations of the organization. The Operations manager is responsible for
ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency and
profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the
provision of effective methods and strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination and Supervision
Coordinate, manage, improve the
efficiency of and monitor the workings of the support services such as
Accounts, Human Resources and Administration departments in the organization.
Financial
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Review financial statements and
data.
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Utilize financial data to improve
profitability.
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Prepare and control operational
budgets, review performance against budget.
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Control inventory.
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Plan effective strategies for the
financial well-being of the company.
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Donor reporting
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Monitor businesses and agencies
to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while
staying within budgetary limits.
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Direct and coordinate
organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize
investments, and increase efficiency.
Administration and Best Practices
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Improve
processes and policies in support of organizational goals.
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Formulate and implement
departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.
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Monitor adherence to rules,
regulations and procedures.
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Manage official internal and
external organizational communications.
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Manage maintenance of Assets
equipment and machinery.
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Implements and ensures safety is
abided at the work place
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Recommend locations for new
facilities or oversee the remodeling of current facilities.
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Plan office layouts
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Human Resources
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Plan the use of human resources.
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Organize recruitment and
placement of required staff.
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Establish organizational
structures.
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Delegate tasks and
accountabilities.
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Establish work schedules.
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Supervise staff.
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Manage quality and quantity of
employee productivity.
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Monitor and evaluate performance.
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Implement new concepts and
management tools from time to time to Build a common company culture in line
with the organization vision.
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Manage staff, preparing work
schedules and assigning specific duties.
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Establish and implement
departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with board
members, organization officials, and staff members as necessary.
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Determine staffing requirements,
and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel
processes.
Strategic Input
Liaison with top management.
Assist in the development of
strategic plans for operational activity.
Implement and manage operational
plans.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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critical thinking and problem
solving skills
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planning and organizing
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decision-making
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communication skills
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persuasiveness
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influencing and leading
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delegation
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team work
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negotiation
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conflict management
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adaptability
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stress tolerance
Qualifications:
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Degree in business
administration, commerce, management.
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Knowledge and experience in
organizational effectiveness and operations management
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Knowledge of business and
management principles and practices
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Knowledge of financial and
accounting principles and practices
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Knowledge of human resource
principles and practices
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Knowledge of project management
principles and practices
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Information technology skills
How to Apply:
Please follow the instructions as stated below as failure to do so could
lead to disqualification.
1. Send an Application letter and CV/Resume.
2. Merge these two documents into one document in either word or pdf
format.
3. Do not attach or send any scanned documents, these are sometimes too
large for our inbox.
4. Include the job title and/or reference number in the subject line of the
email address and send your application
by email to grameenjobs@nftconsult.com
5. Only successful candidates will be contacted. For all other inquiries
please contact our offices directly.
