Job Description
Reports To International Division President
Job Responsibilities
1. Oversee the administration of all elements of the Job Placement Center Pilot Program of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including aiming for successful national roll-out of the program.
2. Ensure that program administration and operations are in compliance with all applicable requirements of the contract.
3. Manage approximately 120 project staff at all locations, ensuring adequate staffing levels to effectively deliver the contract scope of work.
4. Develop and maintain effective communications and agreements with community and industry groups.
5. Ensure the availability of necessary resources for effective and efficient service delivery.
6. Monitor and manages project budget.
7. Assist in the creation and implementation of innovative methodologies to improve project services and operations.
8. Develop and maintain effective communications with the Human Resources Development Fund, Job Placement Centers, project management, and subcontractors.
9. Work with subcontractors to review and analyze performance as well as cost effectiveness.
10. Ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
Skills
Education / Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or considerable relevant experience in lieu)
• Five years or more experience overseeing all aspects operations including managing staff, finances and government clients
• Experience in employer relations and a working knowledge of KSA’s Ministry of Labour and HRDF’s specialist programs (preferred)
Desired Professional Skills:
Experience in the delivery and ongoing program operations, ability to interact successfully with project staff, subcontractors/suppliers, employer groups, and public agencies; communicate contractual and financial data effectively; computer literacy in word processing program, spreadsheet software, and database programs; excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment; ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously; ability to work as a team member, as well as independently; and ability to meet all performance standards established for this position. Bilingual required (Arabic / English, written and verbal).