Wider Perspectives Ltd Nigeria Jobs: Assistant Director, Administration

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Wider Perspectives Limited, a reputable state government development authority requires competent and high achiever individuals, capable of providing professional performance with good team mindset to fill the following positions:

Position: Asst. Director, Administration
Ref: 185/11
Location: Rivers State, Nigeria

Responsibilities:
* Directs staff in the planning, coordination and provision of a variety of support services to departments including but not limited to: information systems, risk management, facilities maintenance, purchasing, vehicle operations and maintenance, mail and reprographics, telephone services and communication
* Coordinates training, staff development and welfare
* Oversees the development, modification and implementation of operational and administrative policies and procedures
* Serves on committees that formulate policies related to departmental services
* Manages relationships with contractors, \vendors, etc www.theinfostride.com
* Responds to service requests referred by subordinate officers
* Directs staff in the appropriate level of services and rates
* Develops performance measures; analysis of services provided to ensure cost efficiency and adequate level of service
* Facilitates the review of subordinates' and managers' budget requests to determine the need for requested items, their priority and alternate sources of funding
* Provides clear and effective direction to staff, applies applicable laws, rules and policies
* Represents Department and Divisions with tact and diplomacy
* Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Departments, Agencies, Private contractors business and general public.

Qualifications and Experience:
* Applicant should have a University degree (BSc) in Economics, Management, Business Administration, Accounting or any related discipline
* Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
* Good working knowledge of MS Office applications
* An MBA with focus on management will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:
* Staff performance Management
* Personnel Development
* Consulting Techniques and quality management
* Good knowledge of IT, management principles and practices
* Principles and practices of effective supervision and performance management
* Negotiation and team building techniques www.theinfostride.com
* Competitive bidding
* Contract administration and standards
* Result oriented
* Professionalism self confidence
* Integrity
* Teamwork and Leadership

Method of Application:
Interested candidates should send CVs quoting the appropriate reference to: info@widerperspectivesltd.com or

Wider Perspectives Limited,
Ground Floor,
Union Bank Building,
180 Aba Road,
Port Harcourt,
Rivers State.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 26th July, 2011.

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