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PROJECT MANAGER-OFFICE SUPPLIES and GENERATOR (EXPAT)

Arrow General Supplies Company, Multi Location

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Multi Location ()
Full Time
483

About Arrow General Supplies Company

Job Summary

The incumbent is expected to supervise the successful implementation of two projects: Generators Supply and Office Supplies for KRCC, Camp Eggers. S/he has the responsibility for the management to carry out functions listed below through effective project supervision, monitoring and evaluating performance, identifying project strengths and weaknesses, weekly and monthly reporting, project procurement planning, project budget forecasting, staff training, etc. S/he will coordinate, guide and monitor day-to-day activities of project implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of the projects
• Serve as POC for the assigned projects both for suppliers and customers
• Review deliverables and coordinate timely implementation with project team
• Effectively communicate with clients and attend clients’ meetings when required
• Effectively communicate with vendors to ensure timely supplies and deliveries
• Draft Contracts with vendors and when signed ensure compliance with the contractual terms and conditions
• Work closely with Finance Department to prepare timely invoicing
• Ensure timely payments to vendors
• Ensure receiving timely payments from clients
• Provide regular training to local employees, engage them in every aspect of project implementation, allocate tasks for them and follow up with deliverables
• Draft Project Implementation Manual for project staff
• Provide regular (weekly and monthly) reports for Company Management on project implementation progress and ensure quality of reports
• Keep track / record of all expenditures related to the projects
• Make profit analysis, calculate input cost and net profit made from each project
• Prepare market analysis, identify competitors, search for best price options available in local and foreign markets
• Coordinate with all other relevant stakeholders


Other duties will include:
• Effectively present company at meetings
• Deliver presentations on company’s ongoing projects, current assets, and future plans
• Accompany company’s management team in official meetings when needed
• Assist with company sales and marketing activities
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by the company management

Job Requirements

Education/experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration or equivalent
• At least 3-4 years’ experience in relevant field (Project Management) with private company Government, International Organizations or NGO
• At least three years’ experience working in supervisory / management capacity
• Prior experience in developing and writing project implementation policies
• Prior experience of working in Afghanistan
• Knowledge of Afghanistan market
• Excellent English language skills
• Excellent computers skills

Skills/Competencies:
• Ability to work well in a cross-cultural environment
• Attention to details
• Proven organizational and administrative management skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, be able to detect meanings that are hidden in tone, body languages and etc
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• Building Relationships Across Work Units
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Ability to develop policy and procedure guidelines
• Ability to coach, mentor, delegate appropriately and provide departmental guidance to staff.
• Good adaptability and ability to work under extreme pressure.
• Proven leadership, teambuilding, and problem solving skills
• Excellent critical thinking, decision making and negotiation skills
• High level of integrity, independence and initiative.
• Strong service orientation with a high sense of urgency
• Representation and networking

Submission Guideline

Please submit your cover letter and C.V to (fawad.rastaak@arrowgsc.com). MUST provide last and current references and indicate clearly the following info in the subject of your e-mail for which you are applying.
- The Vacancy Announcement Number,
- Position,
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. No telephone inquires please.

Functional Area

Management

Countries

Post Date

Nov 02, 2011

Closing Date

Nov 19, 2011

Reference

VA #: 11/11/004

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

1 month

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Gender

Male