General Manager Job in Kenya

Job Title: General Manager

Duration: Two (2) years renewable contract for expatriates/Open ended for locals

Effective Date: ASAP

Reward: Competitive and commensurate with Competencies /Negotiable

Age: 35 – 50 years

The jobholder in liaison with the Leadership Team of the company has the responsibility of identifying, developing and directing the implementation of the business strategy of the respective country.

In addition the jobholder is the overall, primary management and leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the Leadership, develop and implement the business strategy in the respective country.
• Plan and direct the organization’s activities to achieve stated/agreed targets and standards for business performance, quality and legislative compliance
• Direct functions and performance to ensure achievement of strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain organizational culture, values and reputation in interactions with all staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies
• Implement and monitor annual budget to achieve and exceed the objectives set there in while ensuring ROI and sound state of the business.
• Report to Shareholders/Board of Directors on business plans and performance.
• Engage and develop team members to ensure optimal productivity and acceptable engagement index in the team.
• Effectively represent the company’s interests in various forums relevant to its business.

Education, experience and skills required:

• Experience of 5 years in a Senior Leadership position in the Energy Sector, with an excellent track record. Experience in the Oil industry will be an added advantage.
• A degree holder with a professional qualification in oil related field (Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Development or Finance). MBA qualification will be an added advantage.
• Strong Strategic Management skills
• Good communication, interpersonal, leadership and management skills
• In depth understanding of Oil Marketing and Distribution Risk
• Good understanding of profitability and cost management

Communication and working relationship:

• Chief Executive Officer
• Board of Directors
• Senior Leadership
• Various Regulatory Bodies and government representatives
• Key clients
• Peers in the industry

All cv's should be sent to recruit@odumont.com