VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AT ECOBANK TANZANIA - HEAD, ECOBANK BUSINESS SERVICES (EBS)

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO - Group Head EBS and Country Head Operations and Technology

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementing EBS Policy guidance on Logistics and Transport, Procurement and vendor Management, Facility Management and realty /Property Services.
• Manage and co-ordinate procurement and Vendor Management, Facilities, Property, Logistics and Transport to ensure maximum benefit to Eco bank.
• Managing Physical Security, Protocol, Record Management Building Maintenance, Health and Safety, Disposal of Assets etc.
• Ensure centralization of procumbent in the affiliate
• Deliver cost effective project so as to archives departmental, functional, and organizational strategic objectives.
• Provide guide to Management /Stakeholder on the cost benefit analysis of project.
• Manage and Monitor project finance and cash –flow and maintain financial control.
• Liaise with finance to capitalize capital project expenses in a timely manner so as to commence depreciation.
• Proactive performance management of external consultants, develop contractors and vendor /suppliers.
• Implement Health and Safety practices to minimize work place injuries /hazard.
• Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors ,and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Recognize success and developed talent within the organization share skill with other areas of business 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and device contingency plans.
• Manage and monitor lease renewals and rent escalations.
• Provide accurate data on statutory obligations.
• Develop and update property schedule.
• Build and sustain strong tenants-landlords relationship vital to the success of the business.
• Vet and process third party payments in a timely and efficient manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Leasing with statutory bodies and government agencies to ensure compliance.
• Manage the archiving system in the affiliate.
• Manage efficiently all hard facility issues in Ecobank landed properties.
• Implementation of yearly Planned Maintenance works in all Ecobank buildings. 
• Budget and monitor expenditure to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure maximum security in all Ecobank building.
• Advice on all risk associated with each of the Ecobank property and provides an action plan to remedy/minimize the risk.
• Ensure that all Ecobank buildings are safe for use/occupation.
• Create a conducive and clean environment for staff, customer and visitors.
• Manage and monitor services providers to ensure that they deliver good service at a reasonable cost.
• Focus on regular monitoring standards and thorough training for team members to enable them performs to meet business needs.
• Exploring, identifying and tracking areas of EBS saving.
• Successful execution of operational management of all EBS activities in the affiliate. Success to encompass meeting financial targets and “value” criteria whilst delivering a quality employee experience and customer experience for all Ecobank buildings.
• Achieving efficiency targets for building utilization and density of occupation.
• Ensure timely reporting on all lease, valuation, and cost information on all properties in the affiliate.
• Ensure efficient utilization of company transport and logistics.
• Recruitment of EBS Staff in the affiliate.
• Liaising with Group Head EBS for ensuring appropriate EBS structure for the affiliate.
• Training, development and motivation of EBS staff.
• Identify and mitigate operational risk.
• Any other duties that will be assigned by Group EBS Head and Country O&T from time to time.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Group Head EBS
• Country O&T Head in all Affiliate
• BS Staff in all affiliate
• All Ecobank Staff

External

• Vendor/suppliers
• Key facilities management services providers
• Local Authorities and assemblies
• Contractors &consultants
• Key real Estate service provider

KEY PERFORMANCE DRIVERS

• Putting Customers first
• Performing through our people 
• Delivering results
• Managing a changing environment
• Communicating for impact

JUDGMENT/COMPLEXITY

• Organizing and prioritizing EBS activities
• Developing and implementing Logistics, Procurement, Facility management and property strategies
• Actively search out opportunities and collaborative relations
• Set business strategy and translate into measurable goals and motivated others to achieve them
• Managing staffs, contractors and service suppliers

FINANCIAL AND BUDGET

• Deliver EBS capex and Opex budget
• Establish and manage deliverables within agreed budgets, ensuring spend is prioritized in the affiliate

KNOW HOW AND EXPIRIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply chain, Facilities Management, or other business related discipline preferred
• A Procurement specialist with at least three to five years’ experience
• Member of recognized Procurement Professional Board in good standing 
• Very strong analytical mindset 
• Project Management knowledge 
• Strong Communication and Negotiation skills 
• Multi-tasking and sensitive to cross-cultural exposures 
• Independent but strong team player with ability to encourage and support individuals to achieve their full potential 
• Strong leadership skills
• Collaborative and persuasive
• Proactive problem solver
• Post graduate degree will be an advantage

If you fit the criteria above, kindly submit your application to ETZ-humanresources@ecobank.com with your most recent CV/Resume. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 16th November, 2018.