Job Title: Operations Manager (Nigerian or Expatriate)
Job Reference: WSR0001
Location: Ekiti, Nigeria
Organisation: Ekiti Tourism Development Bureau
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for:
• Providing operational leadership, vision and direction to the Resort to maximise results and optimise its competitive strengths in the Nigerian Tourism sector.
• He/She will coordinate and oversee the entire operations, including all its business concerns, such as hospitality and leisure services, amongst others.
Specifically, the candidate will:
• Co-ordinate the day-to-day operational activities of the Resort and formulate policies that are geared towards promoting hospitality and tourism in the Resort.
• Identify, develop and direct the implementation of the Resort's operational strategy and define the critical success factors in conjunction with the General Manager
• Drive the development of annual operating plans including business plans, operational requirements, staffing and budgets within the framework set by the Resort's corporate mission, strategic plan and policies in conjunction with the General Manager.
• Coordinate and ensure seamless and optimal integration of operational departments in line with its resources (human, financial and information) to achieve the Resort's overall objectives.
Qualifications, skills and experience:
• A good first degree in any Social or Management Sciences discipline from a reputable institution.
• Higher degree(s) or an MBA will be an advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' post-qualification experience, five (5) of which must have been spent in senior management position in an international or multinational organization within the tourism or hospitality industry.
• Previous experience in managing resort centres will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of groups and individuals.
• Good leadership and people management skills to motivate and coordinate teams.
• Excellent understanding of the local and global hospitality industry.
• Good understanding of key regulatory issues and knowledge of health, Safety and Environment management.
• Proven track record in achieving results in an environment that is challenging and sometimes unpredictable.
• Good negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
How to Apply:
Apply with your current Curriculum Vitae with state of origin and local government area (as MS Word doc and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of two (2) referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 19th September, 2012.
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