Deputy Operations Manager at Coffey Nigeria Limited

Job Summary

• Based in Kano, this fulltime management position is accountable for the day to day operations of a midsized team providing support in the following areas: Transport Management; IT and Communications; Accounting Services; Property Management; and Protocol Services.
• The work covers a geographic area that includes Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa States. Salary is based on an established pay scale.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day to day operations of the company across the Northern region in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa States
• Supervising a team of employees across several service lines to ensure project needs are met in a timely and professional manner
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that work is carried out in a planned, acceptable and timely manner
• Ensuring that records systems for all activities are wellmanaged and up to date
• Ensuring that operational budgets are implemented with expediency and accuracy
• Ensuring that monitoring systems are developed to ensure the efficient management of fleet vehicles, including maintenance schedules and fuel procurement
• Working with the management team to ensure policies and procedures are aligned across the State offices and that team works together to meet targets
• Working closely with the project team to ensure operational services are aligned to needs and problems are identified and rectified quickly
• Carrying out special projects, as required.

Education and Experience

• M.Sc Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study
• 3 - 5 years' experience supervising employees
• At least 5 years of operational experience; and
• Experience with the use of a variety of computer applications including Excel and Word

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to use a personal computer, email, Excel and Word
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing (English is required for this position)
• Ability to effectively supervise staff across a cross section of functions and responsibilities
• Ability to track purchases and manage assets
• Ability to write and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to undertake regular travel to Kaduna, Jigawa and Abuja
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Knowledge of principles of human resource management.