Employment type: Full time
Contract type: Contract
Our client is a firm that offers borehole drilling services to individual and institutional clients in the NYANZA/WESTERN region of Kenya. Currently, our client is seeking to engage a qualified individual as a GENERAL MANAGER. This position is a contract position that will be based in Kisumu, Kenya.Contract type: Contract
RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide solutions to jump start the operations of the business and assist in the preparation of a comprehensive business plan for the way forward.
1. Implement policies, procedures and organizational structure within the framework of corporate policy.
2. Assist in the establishment and ensure compliance of short-term and long-term goals with overall corporate objectives.
3. Carry out intensive field investigations to obtain comprehensive ground-based findings on the viability of the business and advise accordingly.
4. Develop, plan, staff & supervise a strong field force (operational, implementation & sales) and all work activities.
5. Develop and implement strategic and tactical marketing plans for introduction of business into new geographic areas and/or into already established areas to maximize sales, profits and ultimately growth.
6. Develop relationships with customers and participate in relevant customer related activities where required.
7. Develop and prepare standard proposal & contract templates (technical & commercial) to ensure consistency across all projects.
8. Oversee the contract execution and administration process to ensure that it is being performed in accordance with the budget, client and statutory requirements.
9. Analyze reporting and project schedules to proactively address potential problems, manage risk, investigate solutions and establish project recovery plans.
10. Proactively investigate opportunities for improvements in the project or drilling/completions scope that will result
in value add and fewer change orders.
11. Develop and implement mechanisms to achieve effective communication, coordination of effort, information flow and learning with direct reports (sales, operational and implementation teams).
12. Ensure a high level of productivity, teamwork and employee satisfaction among the teams.
13. Perform any additional duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
Tertiary qualification especially a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Accounting & budgeting experience is a must. (CPA or similar qualification)
Sales experience and/or certification will be an added advantage
Practical Mechanical Engineering knowledge and experience are a must.
Borehole Drill operation experience is an added advantage.
Contract /Bid Service & Customer/Supplier relations experience.
Business Planning and Report Writing skills.
People management experience is a must.
Honesty and Integrity is a must.
Proficiency in computer applications is a must.
Self-driven, results-oriented person with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have the above credentials, please visit our website at www.stanza-solutions.com to access application instructions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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