Director, Corporate Services at Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL)

JOB DESCRIPTION

a) Strategic Planning

• Be actively involved in ensuring that the strategy gets translated into a business plan and budget for the Division;
• Ensure  the   consistency   with   the   Authority’s   strategy   and business plan;
• Ensure that risks are identified in the planning process and that the division is constantly aware of the managing of these risks;
• Provide  meaningful   inputs   into   the   Authority’s   strategy, especially with regard to organization  development  and operations, and as regards impact and prioritization;
• Ensure  performance    measures    are   designed    to   evaluate performance against the strategic plan;
• Ensure reporting on work done into the reporting structures in the Authority on a monthly; quarterly or annual basis;
• Develop strategies and policy in line with legislation and good practice in relation to governance, accountability and standards; and
• Work closely within the executive team (EXCOM) to develop and implement strategic plans and company goals and initiatives and create associated policies and procedures.

b) Policy Development

• Research, draft and implementing appropriate strategy and policy in relation to finance, human resources, remuneration, corporate governance and procurement issues;
• Oversee  the   ongoing   review   and   reporting    of   internal performance  management,  with  the  aim  of  keeping  the  DG advised of performance  and development  of new performance management arrangements;
• Develop,  maintain    and    oversee    property    management, acquisition, disposal and rationalization strategy;
• Oversee  corporate     financial     operations     and     financial management; and
• Ensure effective implementation and compliance of all legislative requirement relating to corporate services.

c) Division Oversight

• Build  a   highly   effective   team,   by   leading,   managing   and motivating staff and by directing and coaching them where appropriate, so that they achieve excellence in delivery;
• Oversee organization of corporate  office, paperwork,  supplies, equipment, cleanliness, procedures and daily operations;
• Oversee corporate  budgeting,  monthly,  quarterly  and  annual reporting, cash flow and debt management;
• Coordinate departmental and corporate wide systems purchases, implementations, and upgrades;
• Manage the skills development for staff to ensure that training needs are properly identified and appropriate training is arranged;
• Manage and conduct performance management reviews for the division;
• Work closely  with  department  heads  to  develop  goals  and initiatives; and
• Ensure quality control and customer service.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and knowledge

• Masters degree in a business related field/social sciences;
• Bachelors degree in a business related field;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership; and
• Proficiency in ICT 

Experience

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience with at least six (6) years at leadership level in a similar organization;
• Experience in management and organization development; and
• Experience in managing and leading diverse teams of professionals

Skills and Competences

• Operational problem solving skills;
• Ability to develop long term integrated and cross functional operational plans;
• Ability to operationalize strategy into action for the organization as whole; and
• Strategic management skills.