Jabu is recruiting a City Manager (m/f), to be based in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Requirements
- The best candidates should have the skill and experience in directing a city’s bureaucracy to help the council make sound decisions. In addition, a qualified city manager must be a skilled to execute decisions and policies put forth by the council
- Soft Skills required:
- Excellent face-to-face communication and presentation skills
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Effective leadership skills and experience managing large and small teams
- Willingness to learn from mistakes and give feedback on ways of improving
- Collaborative and team oriented
- Excellence on coordination, organizational, analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Financial management in city government
- Ethics in leadership, making value-based decisions
- Experience with goal setting and program evaluation
- Negotiation experience to resolve complex and sensitive problems
- Hard worker and a hands on person
- Education & Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years experience as City Manager in the FMCG Industry
- Deep knowledge of the FMCG Industry in Namibia
- Bachelors Degree
- Previous experience in operations
- Delegating authority and responsibilities
- Understanding of HR management best practices, staff facilitation, and strategic planning
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted