Operations Manager Job in Kenya Vocational Institution - Corporate Staffing

Responsibilities for the Operations Manager Job

• Plan, organize, coordinate and control large group events, classified meetings, and community and family engagement events
• Local contract manager for transportation, foodservices, facilities maintenance, security and other third party service contracts
• Work with school staff to manage reporting and data tracking for all special education programs
• Support all operational and logistical projects for start-up operations and prepare reports on site operations
• Respond to and resolve routine internal and external inquiries with parents, employees and school organizations
• Financial/budgetary administration – planning and monitoring
• Handling correspondence – organizing and servicing committee meetings (producing agendas, taking minutes and producing reports etc.)
• Coordinate with the director to maintain a positive, safe learning environment for trainees by enforcing the discipline plan
• Responsible for public relations and communications plan: promote the institution through positive relations with community, businesses, parents and students
• Perform other duties as assigned

Operations Manager Job Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or related course
• Minimum 5 year’s administrative experience
• Experience within vocational training organizations
• Experience of working with/training low capacity teams/grass root organizations
• Effective communications skills (including IT skills and report writing)
• Able to do stock taking – maintain equipment, textbook and supply inventories
• A keen eye for detail
• Time management and organization skills
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Critical thinking and successful leadership of cross-functional teams
• Strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Knowledge of principles and practices of administration, supervision and training
• Budget preparation and control expertise