General Manager Job in Kenya


Our client, Isolutions Associates (ISOLs, is an IT Security solutions provider operating within the Eastern Africa region since February 2004. 

The IT security solutions they provide include: Anti-virus, Content Filtering, Firewalls, Integrated Security Appliance (UTMs), Network Management, Encryption, PKI, VPNs, Change and Configuration Audit, Backup and Data Recovery, Data Leakage Protection and Intrusion Detection & Prevention IDS/IPS.

They are looking for a highly motivated, self-driven and results focused candidate to fill the position of: 

General Manager (GM) ISOLs

Reports to: CEO and Board of Directors
Place of Work: Nairobi, Kenya

Basic Function:
  • As a key member of the company hierarchy, the GM ISOLs will be responsible for the following:
  • General oversight of the company’s operations
  • Ensuring productivity of all functions through business functions direction to ensure achievement of company’s objectives
  • Providing strategic support and management to maximize growth and shareholder returns
  • Business strategy, planning, budgeting, formulation of annual operating plans and operationalization of both short-term and long-range plans
  • Optimum office administration to support the company’s operations, operational efficiency and profit and loss responsibility
  • Business development and service delivery quality assurance
  • Staffing, coaching, training, mentoring, performance management and motivating teams to deliver and drive high productivity
  • Business performance monitoring and management
  • Driving the company brand initiatives and corporate relations
  • Ensuring intra-company knowledge transfer and skills sharing
  • Facilitating innovation, growth and the transformation of the company
  • Financial management, company risk management and compliance
  • Qualifications, Experience and knowledge:
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a business related field.
  • MBA will be an added advantage
  • High computer literacy
  • Minimum 5 years management experience preferably in the ICT sector
  • Successful record of achievement and experience in business and financial management in the ICT industry
Competencies:
  • Superior leadership and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work well with a team and nurture excellent employee relations
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
  • Problem solving, conflict management and mediation skills
  • Quick learner with ability to acquire thorough knowledge of the company, its culture, products and services
  • Ability to work well at all levels of management and engage at senior management
  • High levels of energy, discipline and integrity
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dependable and professional
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 17th October 2012 stating their current and expected remuneration, day time telephone contact and addresses of three referees. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.