ROLE OVERVIEW

(Executive Director)

· Responsible for the resource management, delivery, performance and customer focus of the Company.  

·   Continue to improve key services according to Company’s priorities and to deliver this improvement within very tight financial constraints. The improvement in service must therefore come from better ways of working, greater customer focus and stronger delivery and performance management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources:

·   Determine staffing requirements for management and program delivery.

·  Oversee the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff.

·    Establish a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.

·    Recruit, interview and select staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the Company's mission.

· Ensure that all staff receives an orientation to the Company and that appropriate training is provided.

·  Implement a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review.

·   Coach and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.

·  Discipline staff when necessary using appropriate techniques; release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures.

Operational and Planning Management:

· Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the Company.

·  Ensure that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its clients.

·   Oversee the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the Company.

·  Draft policies for the approval of the management and prepare procedures to implement the Company policies; review existing policies on an annual basis and recommend changes to the management as appropriate.

· Provide support to the management by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials.

· Responsible to oversee and ensure the quality and integrity of cost management procedures, develop and implement project cost control management policies, online tools, reporting protocols and documentation procedures for the project program.

·   Assist the General Manager with special projects as assigned.

Financial Resources:

·     Prepare financial plans and annual operating budget for Board approval.

·     Manage the efficient and effective use of the Company’s resources.

·   Participate in the Finance Committee to ensure understanding of current financial position.

·   Act as a signing officer for the Company including cheques and other bank related documents.

·     Oversee all accounting functions, including payroll and project costing.

Material Resources:

·   Full coordination with all departments in the Company

· Making studies on cost savings, mainly in labour and propose it to the management

· Complete closing of the projects as per terms and conditions of the contracts

KEY SKILLS

· Highly developed communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate and establish credibility to represent the Company and enhance its reputation and form positive relationships with clients.

·  A moderniser with ability to think innovatively within general principles and national agenda to develop vision and direction of travel. 

· Strong partnership working skills with ability to recognise and exploit potential opportunities for joint agendas, encouraging collaboration to develop joint outcomes, which satisfy complex and competing demands.

·  An effective and ‘visible’ leader with the ability to inspire and provide vision and direction, promoting a ‘can do’ attitude and an environment of creativity and innovation.

·  Highly developed ability to relate to demonstrate political awareness and its application to problem solving and judgement.

· Ability to delegate responsibility and provide constructive feedback and coaching to individuals in roles where there is a high degree of discretion in decision-making.

· Drive, energy, emotional resilience and self-management skills to handle complex and extensive agendas

·   Integrity, openness and awareness of others, with courage to make difficult decisions and be held accountable.

Education

NEAR EAST UNIVERSITY, Turkey

Degree:   BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEER  - Year 2003

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