General Manager - Similie in Timor-Leste

Job Description

General Manager

About Similie

Similie is a for-profit social enterprise that provides sustainable technology solutions to organisations through our software products, technical innovation, management training and consulting services. Our focus is to develop technologies and software to improve the livelihoods of people in emerging markets, by creating new and innovative ways to deliver services better through innovative use of tech.

Based in one of the worlds youngest nations, Timor-leste, the application of our tech is applied to asset management, logistics, personnel management, natural disaster early warning systems and water supply monitoring. We are focused on harnessing the power of cloud computing, through our platform One, and data collection through our Ai IoT logger network connected to a range of different sensors. We use the latest software development approaches and are pushing into innovative ways to apply tech, such as AI. Our proprietary tech base is creative, home ground and fosters the development of young talent from across the region.

While tech is our thing, we don’t just deliver an innovative tech base, we have a strong focus on the people who will use our tech. Many of our projects take our partners through the entire digital transformation process, where we apply change management, and learning and skill development methodologies to achieve sustainable project outcomes.

Overview of Role

The General Manager (GM) has a key role in the success of Similie in Timor-Leste and is tasked with overseeing the implementation of daily business activities, improving overall business functions, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, creating policies, growing the team culture and communicating business goals. The GM has two direct reports, the Finance and Adminstration Manager and the Project Manager. The GM is part of the Similie Senior Management Team and will report directly to the Similie C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

General

• Oversee the planning and coordination of all daily business operations.
• Continuous improvement of current practices and develop new internal process to optimise operations and productivity.
• Ensure that Similie’s operations comply to the laws and policies of Timor-Leste.
• Provide contract management support across the business.

Financial Management

• Monitor and review accounting and financial data across the business.
• Review of expenditures to seek cost efficiencies and to maintain business profitability.
• Review and present regular financial statements to the CEO.

Human Resources

• Oversee the recruitment of new employees and contractors, and the performance review process across the business.
• Train, guide and mentor employees and make sure that they promote Similie culture and values.
• Resolve staff conflicts efficiently and provide staff with HR support as required.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment across all of Similie’s activities.

Projects

• Develop internal processes to monitor and evaluate the performance of Similie’s project implementation and socialise this into Similie.
• Assist in proposal development when required.     

Required skills and experience

• Degree or higher in Business Administration, or relevant qualifications or experience.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in budgetting and financial reporting.
• Outstanding leadership qualities.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, and financial management software such as Quickbooks.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with a new and growing company.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and logically both orally and in writing in English and Tetun. Bahasa Indonesian and Portguese, an advantage, but not essential.

To submit an application:

•  Submit your Cover Letter and CV to: people@similie.org before 9:00AM Monday 21 February 2021 (Dili time - GMT+9).

 Note:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page) must summarise your skills and experience relevant to this role.
• CV (max 3 pages) must clearly outline your experience relevant to this role. Your CV must include the contact details of three recent referees.
• Only submissions that meet these requirements will be considered for interviews.
• We will only respond to successful candidates because of the large number of submissions we receive.

 

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