March 2015 Job Opportunities at Olusegun Obasanjo
Foundation in Nigeria
A leading hospitality, tourism and service organization in
Abeokuta made up of a guest house facility, museums, a mini
wild life park, a youth centre, a family amusement and
entertinament centre and a banquet centre.
Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Location: Ogun
Job description
- Supervise the recruitment, selection and placement of
new staff members; induction/orientation of new staff,
confirmation of appointment etc; assist in the ongoing task
of setting up of proper systems and processes
for Human Resource Management and General Services;
- Work closely with the HOD in policy formulation (review,
formulation, communication and enforcement of company policies,
SOPs, core values- including staff discipline etc); maintain
and analyze data to assess organizational performance and
assist in implementing improvements;
- Supervise the maintenance of staff records, database,
statistics and filing systems; Develop and maintain a
database for the efficient filing of relevant official
records and documents (electronic and hard copy)
Create standard template, forms for different office
operations and services;
- Supervise the analysis of staffing requirements; assist to
develop job descriptions for all job functions; Assist to
implement the office Performance Appraisal System; ensure
timely appraisal and analysis of organizations performance in
compliance with management and regulatory requirement;
- Oversee the development of staff training programmes and in
facilitating delivery of all training programmes and
activities;
- Coordinate the organization and facilitation of staff
meetings, retreats, workshops; maintain a record of the agenda,
minutes and perform follow up actions;
- Provide logistics and supervisory support to different
administrative operations such as budget planning, creating
budget tables, resource allocation, and the effective
implementation of the approved budget, assist in the
implementation of financial processes;
- Carry out reporting and documentation functions; Assist
with the preparation of necessary reports/presentations as may
be required
- Oversee and ensure compliance with standard procurement
processes; such as purchases and supplies, ensure updated
procurement information about vendors and suppliers , ensure
orders are processed and filed, that supplier’s database
are maintained and there is effective contract management
system; Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels,
delivery times, transport costs and efficiency; Oversee the
arrangement of warehouse, catalogue of goods etc;
Desired Skills and Experience
- First degree and/or Masters in a relevant field
- Knowledge and experience in operating diverse office
practices and processes
- Previous relevant work experience.
- Strong organizational skills, good communication and report
writing skills;
- A good team player with strong organizational skills and
ability to prioritize tasks
- Ability to work under pressure and timely delivery of work
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion,
- Ability to keep confidentiality of records and information
- Proficient in the use of computer (word processing, Excel,
Power Point, spreadsheets, database, internet applications;
website.
- Excellent research skills
- Proven interpersonal and team building skills;
Job Title: Tourism Manager
Job Location: Ogun
Job description
- Produce tourism strategies and implementation plans
for each of the strategies, to develop and promote tourism in
the centre;
- Manage the tourism unit and budgets, supervise tourism
assistants and tour guides; plan and conduct training for unit
staff members;
- Carry out market research, write business plans, develop
tourist development initiatives/campaigns with the aim of
generating and increasing revenue;
- Develop tourism products, services and facilities to
attract visitors; prepare tourist and visitor information
booklets, guides, newsletters, brochures etc; provide a
range of information about the tourist attractions at the
office complex;
- Plan tours and arrange itineraries for tourists and
visitors; participate in ordering products and services as well
as gift items for visitors;
- Organize special and seasonal events and festivals
- Assist to develop e-tourism platforms, including websites ,
build and maintain database of tourism contacts;
- Establish and maintain a tourism information centre;
- Prepare and submit variety of status reports on monthly,
quarterly and annual basis.
Desired Skills and Experience
- First degree in English, additional qualifications in
travel, leisure, business studies, marketing or business
management.
- Minimum of ten years relevant experience in tourism
or related fields, preferably gained in an international or
tourist organization in Africa;
- Knowledge of how to develop information products and
materials such as brochures, newsletters, guides etc;
- Ability and experience on how to develop and
implement a marketing strategy;
- Able to take responsibility and demonstrate high
level of integrity in working with all stakeholders;
- Ability to build effective working relationships both
within and outside the organization;
- Target-driven, initiative-taking and entrepreneurial
skills, self motivated and result oriented;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Very good presentation skills;
- Strong networking, inter personal and organizational
skills;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
must understand internet communication strategies.
How To Apply:
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click on
preferred job titles to apply online.
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Operations Manager
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Deadline: 18th March, 2015