General Manager - Business Development Organisation

Qualified and experienced Staff are urgently required to fill the vacant positions stated below in a reputable Business Development Organisation in Ghana with branches in 37 districts capitals

The General Manager will be responsible for planning, directing and overseeing the general operations and fiscal health of the organisation at the branch. He/she will work to ensure the development of businesses within the catchment area of the organisation. He/she will ensure activity implementation timeliness, efficiency and effectiveness by providing leadership for the technical operation of the branch. He/she will supervise and direct Officers responsible for the activities of the various departments.

Key Functions & Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate, plan, manage, supervise, and monitor the implementation of activities of the various departments of the organisation.
• Lead in securing jobs for the organization through generating business leads and following up on job noportunities: nenotialino and signing of contracts on behalf of the organisation.

• Improve the performance, productivity, efficiency and effectiveness of the various departments of the organisation through the application of effective methods and strategies.
• Improve procedures, processes and operational systems in support of the overall organisation's activities implementation strategy to achieve set targets and monitor compliance.
• Manage the overall operational, budgetary. and financial responsibilities and activities of the organisation.
• Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable. justifiable, and defensible in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with relevant supervising agencies and stakeholders. Undertake any other activities that may be assigned by the Advisory Board.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Development Studies or other relevant field. A Master's degree in any relevant field will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 7 years' working experience in a Senior Management position in Commercial Organisation, Development Work, Consultancy, Banking, Finance or other related field.
• Knowledge of business and project management principles and practices in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques. and coordination of people and resources.
• Functional Compute' proficiency in MS-Office tools and other software applications.