Role Title: Business Manager

Role Purpose: The Business Manager is responsible for providing exceptional leadership and management of DANWADA Business Operations.

Reports to/supported by: Chairman, Board of Directors

Direct reports: Departmental Officers/Heads

Externals Contracts: Customers, Service Providers, Government institutions, Auditors and other stakeholders

Location: Dangorayo – Nugal, Somalia

Duration of the Contract: One Year with possibility of Extension

 Company overview                                                                        

DANWADA was incorporated on 1st August 2021 by a group of professional members of Dangorayo business people who were highly motivated and committed for contributing their time, skills and resources for the development of Water system in Dangorayo in accordance with Puntland Water Management rules and regulations and the Companies Act.

DANWADA is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Company that collaborates with Puntland Water development Agency (PWDA) to invest, improve the water supply system and services in Dangorayo with sound financial resource investment and technical innovations.

The Company is mandated to provide water services to the residents of Dangorayo in a financially affordable and sustainable manner as per the Puntland and Somalia Government water regulations. The city population is dramatically increasing and it is projected to grow for the coming years.

DANWADA Company is committed to ensuring that all stakeholders receive water regularly and efficiently and that the water reaching the customers of highest quality.

Job Summary

The Business Manager provides leadership for all aspects of the company’s operations with an emphasis on long-term goals, growth, profit, and return on investment. The role leads a cohesive and coordinated approach to improving water infrastructure, supply and services provided by DANWADA that retain independent governance and commercial autonomy to ensure a better balance between commercial, government and community objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the ongoing operations of all divisions in the company.
• Manages and directs the company toward its primary goals and objectives.
• Oversees employment decisions at the operational level of the company.
• Leads a team of department heads/officer, supervisors and technicians in the daily business decisions in the approved thresholds.
• Promotes communication and cooperation among divisions to create a spirit of unity in the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with the board of directors and head of departments/officers to establish short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policies.
• With the support of the admin and finance leads and department heads, prepares the annual plans, and budgets and submits to the Board of Directors for approvals
• Approves all the expenditures incurred by the company and activities according to the approved annual budget and the approved thresholds.
• Presents regular reports on the status of the company’s operations to the board of directors, external agencies, government institutions and to company staff as required.
• Oversees the company’s financial structure, ensuring adequate and sound financial management in place.
• Effectively manages the human resources of the company according to authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conform to current laws and regulations.
• Reviews the financial results of all operations, comparing them with the company’s objectives and taking appropriate measures to correct unsatisfactory performance and results.
• Ensures the company’s compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
• Serves as the company’s representative to the board of directors, shareholders, employees, customers, the government, and the public forums.
• Assures the company’s mission, vision and services are
  consistently presented in all forums in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders.
• Performs other related duties to benefit the company’s long objectives and strategies.
• Performs other assigned responsibilities as delegated by the Board of Directors.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent managerial and financial skills and the ability to take leadership over any business operations area.
• Superlative communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate as a leader.
• Thorough understanding of management and financial practices in all areas and phases of business operations.
• Experience in developing profitable strategies for the business and implementable plans.
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles.
• Familiarity with diverse business functions such as accounting, marketing and personnel management etc.
• Know-how to write a developmental initiative concept notes and progress reports
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
• An entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Analytical abilities and problem-solving skills
• Excellent public speaking skills