Service Centre Operations Support Manager – Kampala – MTN-Uganda

About US:
MTN-Uganda is the leading telecommunications Company in Uganda, providing payphone, fixed lines, fax/data, internet and mobile services.

Job Summary: The Service Centre Operations Support Manager will cultivate a high service and sales culture while ensuring the smooth running of the Service centers through optimum utilization of resources

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the recruitment, performance and development of staff in the Service Centers.
Mentor and coach direct reports
The incumbent will develop a credible employee value proposition to maximize employee engagement and promote loyalty.
In charge of the implementation of the Service Centre HR operations in respect to Service Centre contract staff recruitment, training and discipline.
Manage the 3rd Party service providers in the Service Centers
Implement appropriate strategies to manage risk within Company risk appetite parameters.
The jobholder will manage Service Centre stock through formulation & implementation of the necessary controls in the Service Centers
Formulate and implement controls in respect of Mobile Money Float and Sales (Cash) in the Services Centers
Perform periodic quality checks and implement strategies to ensure performance improvement and relevance to the ever changing customer needs.
Ensure that Service Centers maintain the approved Look & Feel as per the C.I
The jobholder will implement appropriate strategies for achieving both the Retail & service strategies by managing the customer experience at the Service Centers .
Develop strategies to fully support the MTN Customer Experience program.
To support the achievement of set revenue targets; Devices, Connections and deployment of cross sell and upsell strategies
To set in place mechanisms for each service center to be an integral part of the Regional team and to form part of the MTN regional proposition in an effective manner.
Actively promote and enforce strategic change in order to realize both the Service Centre and Business objectives
Facilitate the planning of the Service Centre Strategies and annual Budgets
Plan and monitor implementation of the Service Centre operational activities and annual budgets.
Prepare and submit management reports as required
Build and manage relationships and nurture synergies with the supporting business units
Improve operational efficiencies by formulating and implementing business processes in the Service Centers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant for the MTN Uganda Service Centre Operations Support Manager must possess a B. Com degree in Finance or Accounting, Business Administration or a numerate discipline
At least five years prior work experience in area of specialization
A minimum of three years of leadership experience/managing teams.
Previous experience working in a medium to large organization
Prior experience in financial and stock management an advantage
At least two years’ driving experience in a manual transmission vehicle
Broad knowledge of best practice customer service principles
Business process optimization
Good Customer Care Principles & Techniques
Excellent stress management abilities
A strong business acumen
Good financial and planning skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Highly developed coordinating Techniques
People management, financial and stock management skills.
Good interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Commitment to quality and high performance.
Highly resilience, self-motivated and flexible
Ability to work under minimum supervision
Ability to learn and unlearn.

NB: Please note that presentation of false academic documents and certification will lead to criminal prosecution.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with detailed CVs, certified copies of certificates (originals are to be presented at the interview) and names and addresses of three referees to Recruitment Officer, MTN- Uganda, P.O. Box 24624, Kampala, (MTN Towers).

Deadline: 15th August, 2016 by 5:00 pm