Purpose of Position: 
The Center Manager would be responsible for the management of administrative requirements as approved by the Governing Council.
KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
include but not limited to:

Overall management of all administrative systems, record keeping and governance processes to aid the effective running of facilities.
Analyze program risks and determining mitigants.
Space management
Oversight of routine planned, and preventative maintenance of the building facilities and outdoor space by staff, volunteers, or contractors.
Maintain, monitor, and commission work as part of cyclic or needs-based repair and refurbishment.
Manage and update a register of risk for facilities and update the Center Director.
Manage and monitor all health and safety aspects in the building and outside spaces as required by regulation or good practice.
Manage operational budget
First-line review of agreements with vendors and contractors
Liaise with Accountant, Media, and other direct officers regarding key deliverables.
Manage all ad-hoc staff that manages the facility’s varying capacities. Ensure that staff and volunteers can work collaboratively with each other.
Work in collaboration with other staff and contractors to establish marketing of facilities and good, serviced channels of communication about activities, events, and facilities available.
Deal with communications issues internally and externally
Develop a budget and operating plan for the program.
Manage budgets for the locations.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED. 
To be successful in this role, the candidate must possess the following.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, public speaking, strategic planning, and writing skills are required.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and tasks efficiently.
Excellent time management skills and resourcefulness with attention to detail

EDUCATION 

An MBA with relevant work experience (A PhD is an added advantage, given the research output expectations from the centre).

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years of professional experience in a lead management role.

Closing: August 11, 2023