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RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Landscape, Parks and Recreation Manager will oversee the development and maintenance of Alaro City's outdoor spaces, ensuring they are safe, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing. This role encompasses strategic planning and execution of landscape and park projects that enhance community well-being and environmental sustainability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive landscape and park management plan.
• Oversee the design, installation, and maintenance of parks, gardens, and recreational areas.
• Collaborate with urban planners, architects, and engineers to integrate landscaping within broader development plans.
• Monitor and manage landscaping budgets and expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
• Foster community engagement and encourage public input in park design and programming.
• Create and oversee recreational programs and activities that promote healthy living.
• Prepare reports on park status and usage, presenting recommendations for improvement.
• Supervise staff, contractors, and volunteers involved in park maintenance and programming.

Requirements

Hard skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in landscape management, park development, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in project management and budget oversight.
• Strong knowledge of landscape design principles, plant biology, and ecological practices.
• Proficiency in using design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, landscape design software).
• Familiarity with relevant local regulations and environmental laws related to park development and maintenance.

Soft skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for community engagement.
• Creative, innovative problem solver who can balance aesthetics with functionality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and community members.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passionate about environmental sustainability and community wellness.

Personal characteristics:

• Strong sense of initiative and self-motivation.
• Adaptive and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Integrity and commitment to ethical practices.
• Strong interest in enhancing quality of life through well-designed public spaces.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development in landscape and recreation management.

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RESPONSIBILITES

• In close collaboration with the Utilities manager, this position will be required to provide specialist design, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of ICT and telecom infrastructure. The responsibilities also include building, maintaining, and updating the cloud and on-premises infrastructure   with an emphasis on security, data confidentiality, system integrity, availability, and reliability.
• Specific responsibilities include:
• Responsible for day-to-day monitoring, technical support, and planning of all aspects of the network infrastructure (LAN/WAN/Wireless network) while ensuring the ICT environment is secure.
• Develop and design accurate city-wide network topology network diagrams and documentation for planning network communication systems.
• Supervise and implement the siting of devices and equipment to facilitate last-mile connections.
• Track and repair fiber outages on GPON and active ethernet in coordination with the utilities  engineering teams.
• Managing the various ERP modules, database structure and points of integration with other      applications
• Maintain and monitor Alaro City ICT systems to ensure 100% uptime.
• Ensure entities’ compliance with ICT company policies and procedures.
• Support regulatory engagements for the approval and procurement of necessary licenses for the sale of internet services in a captive market
• Facilitate the setup and implementation of customer billing and interface systems for remote network monitoring.
• Facilitate the setup of equipment and devices necessary for the handshake between the multiple service providers (minimum of 4) and internal network topology in Alaro City
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the position as agreed with the Management.

REQUIREMENTS 

Hard skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), (CCNP) preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in technology, 4 of which must be in fiber and telecommunication networking experience.
• Expert knowledge of core routing and switching, PowerShell and all video conference systems
• Working experience in cloud computing, infrastructure security and databases.

Required competencies:

• Must have a customer-centric approach to daily operations so that he/she can impart these qualities to other team members.
• Understanding and ability to build capacity across disciplines within the country O&M organisation, i.e. people, structures and processes.
• Must be able to adapt to the needs of a start-up organisation and field challenges, including shift-based work.
• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework for ICT services in Nigeria and the role of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
  Must have a detailed and thorough approach to operational activities.
• Must be curious and entrepreneurial in their general approach to tasks.
• Ability to understand the needs of starter ISP and utilities business from a service viewpoint and its financial impact.

Soft skills:

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach;
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
• Good negotiation skills;
• Good attention to detail;
• Rigorous and organized approach; and
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.

Personal characteristics:

• High energy;
• Result-oriented;
• Strong work ethic;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
• Desire to live and work in Epe, Lagos.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Head of Utilities is a strategic position that establishes and executes the business model and directs the strategy for city-scale utilities (water, power, gas, telecom and ICT) at Alaro City.
• A senior management position in Nigeria that works closely with the Construction & Delivery team, the Head of Utilities coordinates with Rendeavour group management and management of other Rendeavour cities.

The position is responsible for all aspects of utility management:

• Financial and business strategy and oversight
• Budgeting, planning and development
• Policy development and implementation
• Operations and Maintenance
• Personnel management
• Contract preparation and implementation

Other responsibilities include:

• Lead and coordinate key engineering activities that affect Alaro City utilities.
• Provide leadership and coordination with all other groups to integrate project deliverables and
• plans to support procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all regulatory reports and deadlines are adhered to.
• Monitor and oversee internal quality standards that are met for the operational deliverables of maintenance services.
• Prepare high-quality weekly, monthly and other periodic reports on the status of utilities at Alaro City.
• Implement and ensure enforcement of best practices, policies and procedures for the utilities businesses.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departments, regulatory agencies, consultants and customers.

Requirements

Hard skills and experience:

• Undergraduate degree with a minimum of 15 years of hands-on experience in an engineering setup or utility infrastructure, including but not limited to electricity generation and water treatment and distribution.
• Leadership experience in an engineering or construction firm is a major plus.
• Experience in construction, operation and maintenance of utilities infrastructure.
• Effective development/project management skills.
• Excellent business analysis skills.
• Excellent budgeting and reporting skills.

Soft skills:

• Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment.
• Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Rigorous and organized approach.
• Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
• Quick learner and ability and pick up new skills in other related fields.

Personal characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic thinker with advanced verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to articulate and communicate complex infrastructure and energy concepts in simple terms clearly and succinctly.
• Exceptional project management and cross-functional leadership skills, a process-focused and keen ability to forester collaboration, influence, and build trust in a highly matrixed organisation.
• Ability to prioritise, multitask and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes.
• Self-starter with a track record of demonstrated ability and willingness to learn, motivation and dedication to excellence.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, comfort with ambiguity, good judgement and diplomacy.
• A consummate team player with impeccable ethics and integrity.
• The ability to work outside of standard business hours is expected of this position.