AGDC: Head of Operations/Business Manager

After school Graduate Development Center (AGDC) a social enterprise for career development programs. They are recruiting for Head of Operations/Business Manager who would report to Executive Director.

Reference Code: HOBM/AGDC/HR/10/10

Department: Operations

Location: Lagos

Qualification & Skill sets

* B.Sc. Business Administration, Finance and other related disciplines.
* Minimum of 4 years working experience in Business/Operations Management
* A Masters Degree in Business Administration is an advantage
* Experience in managing the start up phase of a business and an entrepreneurial mindset is key
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and manage a diverse & young workforce.
* Good knowledge of MS Office suite applications, accounting packages (Peachtree, etc.)
* Proven ability to work with Management in setting and achieving organizational targets

Duties & Responsibilities

* Core delivery of this role is the overall operations management & meeting enterprise targets which will position AGDC as a sustainable social enterprise.
* Overall People, Process & Project Management: Proven experience in a Consulting, Training, and Finance, Sales or Enterprise management role is therefore a MUST.
* Provide overall strategic operational advice and guidance on resource and management matters.
* Work with the ED to drive overall strategy and execution of AGDC business plan ;also work with program directors to help manage and track their matrixes for measuring program success
o Partner with HR on recruitment, organizational structure and professional and leadership development
o Work with the Finance department in the management of cash flow and preparation of cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
o Enterprise Management: Working alongside head of projects to ensure maximization of funding drives whilst leveraging on business models of AGDC to ensure sustainability and lasting impact.
o Alongside the head of projects, provide professional inputs of the highest quality across all AGDC project cycles.

* Oversee building and sustenance of AGDC training/services function with a view to holding a prime position in the career- development industry

How to Apply:

Stating the appropriate reference code, interested candidates should send hard copies of their CVs with a cover letter to:

AGDC Employability & Enterprise Devt Ltd/GTE,
7 Maitama Sule Street
Off Awolowo Road
SW Ikoyi, Lagos.

Application Deadline: 4th November 2010

Expected latest date of resumption for these Roles: 1st December 2010.

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted