Job Title: Chief Operation Officer(C.O.O)
Deadline: 28-02-2013
Application:recruit@odumont.com
Job Summary
Lead and direct the following functions and/or business units:
operations, human resources, information systems, new business coordination,
and agency promotion and communication.
Assist the CEO in the development of organization policies and
goals that cover operations, personnel, financial performance, and growth of
the functions and/or business units mentioned above.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Directs
internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial
criteria, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the enterprise.
- Participates
in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and
budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives.
Recommends their adoption to the Chief Executive Officer.
- Directs
the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote
communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify
management control and direction of the enterprise.
- Develops
and establishes operating policies consistent with the CEO’s broad
policies and objectives and insures their adequate execution.
Appraises and evaluates the results of overall operations regularly and
systematically, and reports these results to the CEO
- Insures
that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local,
state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
- Develops
and maintains a sound plan of organization. Establishes policies to
insure adequate management development and to provide for capable management
succession for those functions/business units falling under his/her
responsibility.
- Directs
the development and establishment of adequate and equitable personnel
policies throughout the organization, including compensation policies and
employee benefit plans. Insures that the interests and welfare of
employees as individuals are preserved and protected.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree (or higher) in a relevant field
- 10-15
years’ work experience, including roles leading operations in demanding professional
environments. A background in operations for a company would be an
advantage
- Strong
analytical and financial skills
- Demonstrated
leadership, networking and negotiation skills
- Hands-on
approach to getting things done
- Excellent
verbal and written communications skills in English; preference given for
excellent Swahili skills as well
- Strong
computer and office skills
Skills and Competencies:
This is a senior position, reporting to the CEO we need a leader who is flexible and able to juggle numerous responsibilities.
The person we’re looking for has top-notch strategy and analysis
capabilities, paired with deep experience in an operational management
setting.
A COO-level position would be the most appropriate preparation
for this role.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover
letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to
recruit@odumont.com before end of day 28 February2013.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.