Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC) is one of the retail electricity distribution companies licensed by the federal government Benin Electricity Disco (“BEDC” or “Benin Disco”) is one of the successor distribution companies (Discos) created following the unbundling and privatization of the state-owned Power Utility, Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc. BEDC is responsible for retail distribution of electricity in Delta, Edo, Ekiti, and Ondo States with geographical coverage of 55,770 square kilometers. The company operates from twenty five (25) business districts with approximately 350 offices located across the four (4) states with about 13 million people and about 4 million households.ROLE OVERVIEW
The Head of Admin and Services plays a dynamic role in ensuring efficient organizational operations by coordinating logistics, facility management and providing support services to internal and external services.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provision of strategic leadership for the Admin and Services department. -Provide Team leadership and foster enabling work environment lead and develop the Admin and Services team, fostering enabling work environment and performance.
Develop and Implement strategies, SOPs and policies that align with business goals
Oversee office infrastructure, security and maintenance of assets.
Responsible for the maintenance, repair and repair of all BEDC’s assets.
Manage travel arrangements, accommodation, fleets etc.
Responsible for the management of the BEDC procurement and supply chain process.
Responsible for logistics and supply chain Management.
Managing the entire BEDC fleet, logistics and ensuring optimal fleet servicing
Proper engagement, negotiation and contracting of rented rented offices ensuring good price and quality.
Collaborate and provide support to other departments to ensure quality service delivery. Maintain excellent relationships with external customers vendors, contractors, etc. Ensure strict compliance with policies and procedures, service-level agreements with all external contractors/vendors.
Establishing and enforcing guidelines, budgets, and timelines.
Any other function that may be assigned
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Management or related discipline.
A Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
Membership of any of the following professional bodies is required: Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA), or any other relevant professional body.
Other professional qualifications are mandatory.
Relevant Experience
At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience in a similar role.
Proven experience in providing strategic leadership.
Core Competencies
Excellent leadership capabilities and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Excellent decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
High ethical standards, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines.