The incumbent will be responsible for the administration, supply chain, building Repair & maintenance and HR functions for schools, area offices, and regional office.

Repair and Maintenance:

• Lead the strategy, planning and execution, of repair and maintenance process for school buildings.
• Maintain an updated infrastructure and asset inventory for all schools.
• Scope, budget, and prioritize annual requirement of major and minor repair works.
• Oversee and direct locally managed construction projects from requisition to completion.
• Maintain a repository of reliable vendors/ contractors at district/ area level for local repair and maintenance being undertaken by the region.
• Overseeing all constructions to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations, schedule and costs.
• Coordinates and monitors schedules with Engineering department for major construction work.

Supply chain:

• Support, and monitor supply chain functions for schools and areas.
• Manage annual forecast projections to drive procurement.
• Organize and oversee inventory by keeping a detailed database of available inventory at area and regional level.
• Assist in the logistics process for central SC department.
• Responsible for timely reporting of shortages or inaccurate deliveries to SC or to the government.
• Manage locally procured supplies from procurement to delivery.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities to streamline process and improve efficiency within operations.

Office administration:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the regional office.
• Manage office budget and procurement of office supplies.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, or replacement of office equipment and machine.
• Manage agendas/travel arrangements for the team.

Fleet management:

• Efficient utilization of fleet at school and office level including logistical support to big events.
• Planning and optimizing routes to increase vehicle utilization, minimize mileage and fuel consumption.
• Scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain fleet record on fleet management system.
• Establishing network of good motor workshop in the region for quality repair work of vehicles on economical rates.

Relationship management:

• Support area managers in resolving community related conflicts.
• Collaborate with area managers to build strong ties with local government officials for speedy delivery of supplies, information and other resources.
• Crisis management in case of any untoward incident involving, Principals, teachers, students, school building or transport.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Excellent people skills and the ability to resolve conflicts and implement discipline.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for administration, supply chain, logistics and HR management.
• Proficiency in using computer (MS Office, Internet etc.).

Bachelor's or Master's

Civilian with at least 12 years of relevant experience or Lt. Col or equivalent rank from Armed Forces.