JOB TITLE: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS JOB SCOPE: In charge of the implementation of business measures, new guideline or strategies.

Work jointly with other department heads especially senior business managers. Improve the working environment and business processes of a company. Strengthen client relationships and ensure the successful continuance of business operations. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, and/or distribution of products. Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. Co-operate with colleagues in the senior management team to ensure that the Department offers the highest quality service to its clients and foster a culture of excellence and innovation. Directly line-manage and monitor the work of the operations management team. Develop an ethos of teamwork throughout the Department. Ensure the dissemination of information about, and examples of, best practice in the industry as well as information on relevant national and local policy developments. Ensure that appropriate targets are set and agreed throughout the Department, that performance against them is monitored and that the Department meets or exceeds them. Ensure that the Department at all levels is committed to the development and personal growth of all the employees. Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits. Provide direction and management of the department and leadership of the staff. Provide management and leadership of staff which will ensure that the Department discharges all of its responsibilities and that good labour relations are maintained and developed. Promote discipline and good conduct and encourage commitment of staff, leading by example. Prepare annual estimates of expenditure for consideration and approval by the Board and manage the budget and resources within the estimates approved by the Board. Demonstrate prudent and effective budgetary management. Ensure that there is proper and effective operation of financial, planning and management controls. Ensure the use of information systems which provide robust data to support the management of the whole Department. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION A Degree in Business administration/management or a related field from a recognized institution A masters degree from a recognized field EXPERIENCE Minimum 8 years relevant experience in a recognized organisation in a senior management position. Track record of achievements in previous engagements APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, clearly detailing their current remuneration and expectations to recruitment@odumont.com before end of day 31 July 2013. Only short listed candidates will be contacted