FOBs Scientific Limited
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
7th January,2025
Position: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)
On a: 4-years Contract
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer or COO to oversee our organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. You will be the company’s second-in-command and responsible for the efficiency of business.
Job Summary:
The Chief Operating Officer(COO) is directly responsible for developing and executing the internal operational strategies necessary to achieve the goals and objectives of FOBs Scientific Limited. The COO will ensure the internal daily planning, implementation, management and oversight of the organization. The Chief Operating Officer will directly supervise organizational administrators and staff and will serve a variety of roles and responsibilities when critical positions are vacant.
The Chief Operating Officer will work in collaboration and in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the C-Suite leadership. The COO and CEO will have co-reporting responsibilities and will report directly to the Board of Directors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and other related duties to a level of professional excellence. In addition to the requirements listed below, regular attendance in the workplace is an essential function of this position.
• Regular attendance in the workplace is essential to this position and must comply with policies and procedures and ethical conduct at all times.
• Provides day-to-day operational leadership and support to staff that mirrors the mission and core values of FOBs with the highest level of personal and professional integrity.
• Oversees, directs and manages all day-to-day business operations and internal administrative staff of the organization.
• Develop, implements and manages operational policies and procedures.
• Finds solutions to complex problems by breaking down complicated issues and communicating effectively to the CEO, C-Suite and Staff.
• Develops and maintains effective communications and reporting to the CEO and collaborates effectively with C/Suite.
• Helps manage grant activity related to day-to-day operations; including financial auditing, overseeing outcomes and reporting.
• Works with certain board committees related to operations and helps manage expectations, in order to meet organizational goals.
• Ensures all legal and regulatory documents are filed, reported, audited and in compliance with laws and regulations for the organization.
• Works with the C-Suite in managing and executing the strategic plan for the organization and has on-going strategic conversations and collaboration to the C-Suite and CEO with regular data and reporting.
• Responsible for overseeing budgets, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability.
• Monitors monthly financial reports to assure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled.
• Takes action to improve performance and achieve financial goals.
• Responsible for oversight, input and developing best practices for Human Resources and related functions listed, but not limited to; HR policies, procedures, documentation, on-boarding employee experience, culture, employee accountability, performance measures and evaluations, employee handbook and compliance.
• Initiates and implements process improvement strategies relating to workflow, quality of programming, safety and experience.
• Works with the CEO in the planning and formulation of the long-range goals of the organization.
• Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports to agency performance and yields input from the CEO when compiling information.
• Ensures all programs and departments meet the short-term and long-range plans, and budgets based on defined agency goals and growth objectives as determined by the BOD and with collaborative input from the CEO.
skills
- Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity
- Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues
- Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics
- Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence.
• A team player, and strong problem-solving skills and emotional intelligence.
• Gain the trust and cooperation of others to effectively communicate concepts and ideas and to motivate and hold staff accountable.
• Analytical abilities are necessary to make sound decisions, logical interpretations, and to review and interpret financial statements and budgets.
Education and Experience:
- Preferred BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field or closely related field which will provide knowledge of the principles, practices and administration of business MSc/MBA is a plus
- 5+ years or the equivalent in experience of full-time progressively complex and responsible related work experience directly involved with operations, business, development, finance or related area.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity, human potential and service.
How to Apply:
Send your cover letter and CV as one document to: [email protected] or you can bring application in person.
All applications should be addressed to the:
Human Resource officer
FOBs Scientific Limited,
Plot 3510, House #9,
Matandani Close, Off Lubuto Road,
Rhodes Park, Lusaka, Zambia.
Closing date 15th January,2025.