Manager, Operations

AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) is a Nigeria-registered subsidiary of Adam Smith International (ASI). ASO provides operational support to three DFID-funded projects in Nigeria, i.e. NIAF, GEMS and ENABLE. Operational services include IT and Communications; Residential and Hotel Accommodations; Administrative Support; Domestic Ground and Air Transportation; International Travel and Protocol; and, Security Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: 

Job Title: Manager, Operations

Location: Kano
Who Can Apply: Nigerian citizens only

Job Summary

• Based in Kano, the position manages day to day operations for a mid-sized operational services
• The position is responsible for the efficient and effective management of property, office and fleet assets
• The position interacts regularly with the Abuja-based management team to ensure that:
  • Opportunities for improved services are identified;
  • HR, IT, vehicle and property assets are documented, reviewed and reported; and
  • Operational activities are aligned
• The position has supervisory responsibility
• This is an entry-level management position and salary is based on an established, posted pay scale. This position is classified as Management Services Level 1

Responsibilities

• Organizing and providing a well-managed and efficient work place for employees and consultants
• Overseeing the management of residences and guesthouses for employees and consultants
• Overseeing a broad range of operational activities including those relating to Protocol, Property Management, , Fleet Management and IT and Communications
• Carrying out routine and complex activities with extreme accuracy
• Ensuring that all services provided in the North are aligned with ASO plans and priorities
• Occasional travel to outlying states for the purpose of meeting with clients and suppliers
• Occasional travel to Abuja for the purpose of training and management meetings

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to organize clerical work, administration, and control systems
• Ability to perform a variety of detailed functions and meet established deadlines
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively and solve problems independently
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to build and lead an effective team
• Excellent customer service skills

Education, Experience and Certification - Basic Screening Criteria:

• First Degree with a focus on Finance, Management or any Degree relevant to the position
• At least five years of documented project management experience
• At least five years of documented supervisory experience
• Excellent MS Office skills including: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Above-average written and verbal communication and problem solving skills
• At least 2 years' experience with logistics coordination
• At least 2 years' experience with asset management

Language:

• English is the essential language of this position; preference will be given to candidates who are also fluent in Hausa

Application Closing Date
1600hrs (WAT), 8th March, 2017.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to: gm@asoperations.com using "Manager, Operations" as the subject line.

Your application package should include:

• A cover letter detailing why you are qualified for this position;
• Your CV detailing how you meet the basic screening criteria (Education, Experiences and Certifications)

Note: Applications received after the stated time, will not be considered.