General Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day operations.
- Provide visionary leadership and operational oversight to ensure the company meets its strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement policies and strategies aligned with the company’s mission and vision.
- Supervise the financial performance, investments, and other business ventures to ensure profitability.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of key projects within scope, budget, and timelines.
- Develop and implement project management methods and practices.
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to ensure successful completion.
- Liaise with directors to ensure project requirements are met.
- Identify and explore new business opportunities to expand the company’s market presence.
- Develop strategic partnerships and networks to enhance business growth.
- Conduct market research to inform business strategies and identify emerging trends.
- Lead the preparation of business proposals, contracts, and negotiations with potential clients.
- Establish and monitoring and evaluation framework for tracking the performance of company projects and initiatives.
- Prepare and present regular performance reports to the Board of Directors.
- Oversee recruitment and training of new employees and ensuring they work productively and develop professionally.
- Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors).
Qualifications, Requirements and Skills
- Bachelor’s or Masters degree in, Business Administration, Management, or related field. Preferably a Master’s degree.
- Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a senior management role, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and/or business development preferably within a similar industry.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead a diverse team.
- Excellent writing and communication skills as well as oral presentation skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with office equipment.
- Must have a valid driving license with 2 years plus driving experience.
Candidates are required to submit their application letter via email to apply@jobsportal-career.com with the subject “JOB TITLE-FULL NAME” to which must be attached; Cover letter, An updated Curriculum Vitae with three traceable referees, two of whom should be professionally acquainted with the candidate and one character referee.