Jobs at Myrtle Management Consultants

Job Description

The Business Administration Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a deputy in most cases, you will be counted upon to manage the day-to-day knowledge of the client’s business with regard to sales, people management, operational management, market position, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and motivate a team of administrative professionals, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement performance improvement plans as needed.
• Streamline and optimize administrative processes to improve overall operational performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks through proactive measures.
• Prepare and present regular reports on financial and operational performance to senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Strategically align administrative processes to enhance guest experience
• Renegotiate vendor contracts to obtain better rates
• Ensure customer service is top notch
• Engage with potential partners of the businesses
• Handle personnel management (recruitment, leave approvals, consequence management, etc)
• Acting as a deputy in most cases, you will be counted upon to manage the day-to-day knowledge of the client’s business with regard to sales, people management, operational management, market position, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead and motivate a team of administrative professionals, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and implement performance improvement plans as needed.
• Streamline and optimize administrative processes to improve overall operational performance.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
• Stay abreast of industry regulations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks through proactive measures.
• Prepare and present regular reports on financial and operational performance to senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Strategically align administrative processes to enhance guest experience
• Renegotiate vendor contracts to obtain better rates
• Ensure customer service is top notch
• Engage with potential partners of the businesses
• Handle personnel management (recruitment, leave approvals, consequence management, etc)

Person Specification

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• At least 5 previous supervisory experience in Hospitality 
• Proven track record of financial management and administration.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with short-let serviced apartment operations is a plus

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA)

• Excellent analytic, oral, written, interpersonal and negotiating skills.
• Capability to align administrative processes with overall business objectives
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights

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Job Description

• Develop and implement logistics strategies to optimize transportation operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
• Lead and manage a team of logistics professionals, including supervisors, planners, and coordinators.
• Oversee the allocation of resources, including vehicles, personnel, and equipment, to meet operational needs.
• Coordinate the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement, inventory management, and distribution.
• Implement efficient route planning to minimize delivery times and fuel consumption.
• Monitor and control logistics expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities and negotiating contracts with suppliers and carriers.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and evaluate the performance of the logistics department.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Implement and leverage logistics and transportation management systems to improve tracking, reporting, and efficiency.
• Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demands while minimizing carrying costs.
• Identify and mitigate risks in logistics operations, including contingency planning for unexpected events.
• Promote sustainable and environmentally friendly practices within the logistics department.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in transportation fleet management, logistics and operations, supply chain management,
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
•  Proficiency in logistics and transportation management software and technology.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset for process optimization.
•  Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and industry trends.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and a commitment to safety in all logistics operations.

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They are seeking a full-time, ideally a Female and Bi-Lingual (English and French Speaking), Lagos, Nigeria-based Program Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating and overseeing gender-related matters, women inclusion, women empowerment, Accountability, Capacity Building, and Development Projects. 

 As a key representative, the Program Manager will promote the organization’s mission, cultivate relationships that support their efforts and will work collaboratively across the organization to meet their strategic goals.

Job Description

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategy for accomplishing organisation objectives on gender-related matters, women inclusion, women empowerment, Accountability, Capacity Building, and Development Projects. in Nigeria and the region.

• Design, implement, and manage a portfolio of projects and grants, supportive of the organisation’s overall goals and strategies for the region. Project responsibilities have the following dimensions:  Develop donor concept papers, proposals, reports, and correspondence.
• Serve as  representative to promote thematic focus areas in gender-related matters, women inclusion, women empowerment, Accountability, Capacity Building, and Development Projects in Nigeria and the region.
• Analyze, research, and develop familiarity with thematic issues in the political and economic landscape of the portfolio country, identifying opportunities for programming and partners.
• Identify potential partner organizations and beneficiaries in the country and collaborate to design effective democratic and economic-reform programs.
• Implement, monitor and manage all project activities, in collaboration with local partner organizations and team members.
• Maintain correspondence and operational records regarding organisation funded programs in the assigned portfolio.
• Monitor grantee performance to ensure full compliance with objectives, financial and reporting requirements, and evaluation plans.  
• Evaluate projects through on-site visits, file reviews, and coordination with independent evaluators where appropriate.  
• Develop project reports, summaries, and assessments.
• Establish and maintain relationships with donor organizations and local partners and identify linkages with organisation strategies, monitor trends, and assess new funding opportunities.  
• Collaborate with multiple organisation departments to achieve programmatic goals, including regional teams, Centers of Excellence, Communications, Grants and Finance, Evaluations, and Policy and Program Learning.  
• Provide oversight on the financial management and stewardship of funds, including monitoring project spending, projecting future expenses, approving expenditures, and developing accurate budgets for new projects.
• Contribute to external communications, including blogs, podcasts, and other publications to advance organisation's thought leadership on digital economy and governance.
• Adhere to appropriate organisation, NED, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and donor policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields is required: International Relations, Law, International Business, Economic Development, Development economics Political Science, Public Policy, or a related discipline. Added advantage to candidates with a master’s degree, or the equivalent experience in the above-listed fields.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in project management, proposal development, and implementation, preferably in an International non-governmental organization (NGO) or with business advocacy or association management.
• Expertise in Agender-related matters, women inclusion, women empowerment, Accountability, Capacity Building, and Development Projects.
• Experience with international development and topics consistent with organisation’s mission, gender-related matters, women inclusion, women empowerment, Accountability, Capacity Building, and Development Projects. Prior experience with Donor (US or European) run programs is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, establish, and maintain good relationships with international partners, donors, and colleagues.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to develop, manage, and monitor project budgets.
• Excellent English writing, communication, analytical, and presentations skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to supervise, develop and manage young professionals and other staff.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks with limited supervision in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Contribute to an organization-wide culture of innovation, integrity, inclusion, and respect.
• Must be able and willing to travel frequently.
• Strong interpersonal relations skills and a high degree of cultural competence.