Operations Manager (Port Moresby, PNG)

Job Description

• Multi-faceted Corporate Leadership role
• Global professional services consultancy

About the role

The Operations Manager is responsible for providing support to GRM’s in-country corporate presence, whilst providing administrative, operational and human resources leadership, support and advice to a range of in-country project teams that are currently operating in PNG.

Key responsibilities include:

• Foster constructive relationships with project and program managers, team leaders, teams and clients
• Manage the implementation and management of GRM’s Health, Safety, Security and Environment management system
• Support the GRM corporate staff, Project Managers and Coordinators and team leaders with administrative support and management backstopping, including coordinating employment contracts, obtaining PNG work permits/visas, banking support, as well as induction and training activities
• Manage the in-PNG payroll system
• Manage fleet and lease vehicle arrangements.

About You

You will hold a professional qualification in either, business or human resource management, along with demonstrated career experience in a management capacity within a developing country, preferably PNG.

You will have a sound understanding of the social, political and economic environment within PNG, and your proven history of interacting, negotiating and influencing key stakeholders, clients and team members within this area will be essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid background in office management within a centralised support function environment, and a strong interest in the international development sector to join a well-established managing contractor.

To apply for this position, please email your covering letter stating your suitability for this role and resume to louisa.west@grminternational.com

PNG Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note that there are no relocation or visa allowances provided for this role.

Applications close 26^th April 2013

In October 2011 GRM International and the Futures Group merged to become a major global force in development with approximately 90 current projects operating in more than 60 countries, and $225 million in revenue. The combined group has a multi sectoral focus, more diverse technical offerings and a wider geographic reach. We aim to be a world leader in everything we do whilst meeting the highest professional and ethical standards. By exceeding our clients’ expectations and creating value for them, we will create value for our shareholders and employees. To achieve this, we need consistent and sustainable growth.

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