Mozambique Country Lead Full-Time

Do you see yourself as someone who can be responsible for effective and successful management of labour, productivity, quality control and safety measures? Do you have the experience in a role which involves overseeing the operations within a country and ensuring an organisation is running as well as it possibly can, with a smooth efficient service that meets the expectations and needs of customers?

We are looking for someone who is a strategic thinker with the capability to continue to innovate and grow. If you are someone who fulfils all the above requirements and are looking for a new challenge, we at Alistair Group are happy to give you a chance to prove the same.

Your key roles will include but not limited to:

• Overseeing the daily operations for Alistair Services in Mozambique.  This involves running the head office in Pemba and overseeing remote sites including Palma and Nacala:
• Introducing clear systems and processes to all aspects of the business to ensure the Company is poised for further growth;
• Completing tender submissions and due diligence paperwork needed to get us registered with new clients;
• Communicating clearly and effectively with the HQ;
• Understanding clients’ needs and problems and providing solutions using Alistair Group current and potential resources;
• Identifying new projects and strategic areas in which we should invest;
• Managing a fragmented team and clients and keep the operations going;
• Deal with customer complaints rapidly and professionally in liaison with the Key Account Holder / Business Development;
• Build and maintain business relationship with the Governement;
• Ensure that all internal inputs to operations is of the highest quality i.e Suitably trained, competent and disciplined drivers from HR; Suitably maintained and supported vehicles from Workshop; timely cash flow from Finance; reliable tracking systems from IT; Complete and accurate Job Confirmations from BD and KAMs.

Essential Skills:

• Leadership skills to motivate and inspire team members;
• Clear communication skills ensuring clear and candid information;
• Strong management skills ensuring efficient use of resources;
• Computer Literacy to effectively operate and manipulate online management systems;
• Faultless administration skills ensuring accurate and efficient procedures;
• Problem solving skills to ensure obstacle to progress are overcome.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of University Graduate Degree in any relevant discipline or equivalent vocational experience in Transport / Logistics service support;
• Experience in oil & gas industry (preferable);
• Minimum of 5 years of Management experience;
• Fluent in English and Portuguese is preferable;
• LEAN SIX SIGMA (Desirable);
• Project Management (Desirable);
• Business Management (Desirable);
• Safety Management (Desirable).