Head of Operations - Research and Consulting Firm in Agriculture and Rural Development for Creative Agri Solutions Pvt. Ltd (CASPL)

Purpose of the Job:

The Head Operations will be responsible for ensuring efficient functioning of the organization from a strategic and operational perspective. The individual will take responsibility for excellence and timely delivery in operations and support the growth of the organization as a global leader in the area of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The ideal candidate will have excellent management skills. S/he should have leadership qualities and aspire to lead the team. The ideal candidate will have exposure and experience in the area of agriculture, livelihoods, rural development. S/he will work closely with the Management Team to strategically plan the growth of the organization as a global leader in agriculture and livelihoods research and consultancy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA- S)

1. Achieve Business Performance

- Be accountable for the aggregate plan and delivery of systems, operations, and the general operating model of the organization.

- Leverage the advantages of bringing together the operational expertise and drive through more efficient ways of working.

- Contribute to the organization leadership with dedicated and singular focus on execution and delivery.

- Ensure strategic objectives shaped at Management level are translated into operational plans and ensure monitoring the progress.

- Coordinate the efforts of the different operational areas under management to ensure minimal duplication of efforts, maximum efficiency and to maximise efficiency.

- Contribute to the developing a short term, medium term and long term strategy for the organization.

- Analyse effectiveness of processes and systems in use in general and recommend corrective action or automation.

- Review performance against as per the goals of the organization and discuss gaps and agree on action plans to close the gaps.

2. Driving Business Direction

- To be an integral part and driver of the strategic planning, and decision making process.

- Work with the Business Development and Technical team to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients

- Ensure an effective and efficient operating model is maintained.

- Develop and facilitate planning for efficient operations

- Support expansion of the organization in new locations as required.

3. People Management/Leadership

- Lead and inspire a team of committed professionals as a leading research and consulting firm

- Work with project leaders to achieve excellent quality outputs

- Ensure that project managers have strong work plans to ensure timely completion of highest quality work.

- Ensure highest quality standards in the work accomplished at CASPL

- Address poor performance of any team member through the formal Performance Improvement process and ensure that continued poor performance is appropriately dealt with.

- Pursue your own development goals to contribute towards personal as well as organization growth.

Note: Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned by Decision making authority

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Leading and Supervising

- Deciding and Initiating

- Relating and Networking

- Persuading and Influencing

- Analysing

- Creating and Innovating

- Formulating Strategies and Concepts

- Planning & Organising

- Entrepreneurial skills

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

- At least 5-8 years general operations Management experience at senior level

- A minimum of 10-12 years experience in various roles including Project Management,

- An understanding of the agriculture and livelihood related issues

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

- Management Degree in Rural Management, Agribusiness management, and related fields

- Project Management certification

Interested candidate can apply or may call us at 011-45679186

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