General Manager – Commercial at Transforming Teaching Education & Learning (T-TEL)

Reporting and Management

•  Reports to Operations Director
•  Line management responsibility for Human Resources Officer and Procurement & Logistics Officer.

Job Description

Responsible for all commercial matters including HR, procurement, logistics and administration. Specific tasks and responsibilities to be implemented under the direction of the Operations Director include:

•  Overseeing compliance with all procedures and policies set out in T-TEL’s Operations and HR Manuals so that these are active documents which help to ensure that the organisation is managed effectively and efficiently.
•  Ensuring that all recruitment, payroll and performance appraisal matters are dealt with in accordance with T-TEL’s HR Manual.
•  Responsible for contracting of consultants, suppliers and service providers.
•  To ensure that all procurement and contracting is carried out in compliance with T-TEL’s Operations Manuals.
•  Complying with all donor-related procurement, operational, HR and reporting requirements in line with our project contract.
•  Responsibility for management of T-TEL’s fleet of vehicles.
•  Overseeing relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate Specification

•  Postgraduate qualification or equivalent in HR management, administration or a similar discipline.
•  A minimum of 8 years relevant experience
•  Experience in overseeing the operations of a complex organisation including conducting procurement in line with company policies and procedures.
•  Experience in Human Resources (HR) management and oversight.
•  Experience in transport management.
•  Adept in handling relations with relevant authorities, suppliers and stakeholders.
•  Understanding of the concepts of due diligence, value for money and ethics and transparency.
•  Excellent written and spoken English.
•  A good communicator with strong relationship building skills.
•  Line management experience and ability to develop high performing teams.
•  Demonstrable ability to deliver to deadlines and handle multiple priorities.