Chief Operations Officer Job Post at East African Data Handlers in Nairobi Kenya 2014
Interested in joining the EADH team? East African Data Handlers diverse roster of global employees includes some of the most experienced and forward-thinking experts in fact-finding, technology and security.
We are looking for an ideal candidate to fill in this position in our Nairobi Office
Chief Operations Officer
We are looking for an ideal candidate to fill in this position in our Nairobi Office
As part of the Corporate Strategy Team; you will provide analytic expertise to assist in the development of their corporate / business strategies, participate in strategic studies, drive key business initiatives and develop management communications that are critical to the continuous growth of the company.
Playing a key role in driving the company’s organizational alignment, engagement and performance management, you are required to collaborate with colleagues across the organization to seek answers to core strategic issues and facilitate the development of our organizational capabilities and intangible assets.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and review of the company’s business strategies, in conjunction with the various departments and business units, identify issues, form hypotheses, perform analysis, make recommendations and help to implement changes within the organization
- Spearhead designing, executing, and occasionally facilitating strategy-related workshops and training
- Assist in designing, cascading and tracking the corporate balanced scorecard via our Key Performance Indicators, as well as support business performance reviews
- Create and implement change management plans that maximize planner and balanced scorecard community engagement
- Perform selected strategic cross-functional studies/initiatives on the company operations, which will support the development and execution of the company’s in country strategies
- Contribute to the design and preparation of material to support the communication of strategies to both internal and external audiences to achieve commitment
- Establish and maintain strategy-related and change-related tools, information and processes
Requirements
- Degree in Business, Engineering or Science from a reputable University; an MBA is an advantage
- Minimum 3 Years requirement’s on a senior management position preferably in an ICT company
- CPA (K) or ACCA or Higher National Diploma in Finance will be an advantage
- At least 5 years of practical experience in one or more of the following professional areas: Information Technology Company, Business Management; business planning and analysis; strategy formulation; workshop facilitation; financial statement analysis; change management; and/or business process improvement
- Excellent strategic thinking, interpersonal and influencing skills, coupled with outstanding learning and analytical abilities to manage internal/external customers, especially the senior management
- An effective team playerwho is self-driven and able to work independently within a fast paced environment, and able to manage ambiguity
- Able to play an influencing and engaging role across all functions and team members
- High-level understanding of the business operations in Kenya
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint applications
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send their CV and Cover and should briefly describe his or her motivation for the position and highlight relevant experience by email:
Please send your application materials and the position you are applying for in As the Subject with full CV indicating current and expected salary + notice period to jobs [at] eadatahandlers.co.ke
The application should reach us on or before 20th December 2014.
The successful candidate can look forward to an exciting career development and advancement opportunity.