Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Vivo Energy is the company licensed to operate Engen and Shell brands in Africa. We are here to offer customers with the very best products and services, including supply reliability, technical expertise, and unmatched Customer service, in the countries in which we operate. In doing so, we have in place industry-leading health and safety standards, and are committed to delivering high quality fuels and lubricants in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
We invite suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following position based in Lusaka:
1. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE
The Managing Director is responsible for leading the development and execution of Vivo Energy OU strategic and operational direction to deliver the five-year business plan and shareholder value.
This entails implementing the mandate received by the VE Board and VE CEO to deliver long-term and short term plans and responsibility for all day-to-day management decisions in leading the downstream sales and marketing operations for Vivo Energy OU. .

2. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Maximize Business Potential and Deliver Results:
• Lead the formulation of strategic objectives and priorities for the business in OU aimed at giving a competitive and profitable edge to the company.
• Provide strategic leadership and operational guidance for the elective and efficient management of the business.
• Drive the growth agenda and build a strong culture of high performance urgency. Deliver the business plan - ensure the delivery of key Financial, HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environmental) and Customer Satisfaction targets.
2.2 Reputation:
• Build the reputation of VE with all key stakeholders, internal and external, including Government, the press and media. Protect our product and employer brand.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership. Ensure the highest standard of ethics and compliance in the way we do business, with both internal and external legal and compliance requirements.
• Board Administration and Support -- Supports operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members, interfacing between Board and staff. Duly advice and support the Board's Audit Committee, Governance and Remuneration Committee.
• Leading the company in periodical meetings with Analysis, Brokers as well as Minority Shareholders.
2.3 People Leadership:
• Continuously drive staff competence and identify and develop key stall to drive the business and also contributing to the pool of future business leaders.
• Develop and grow a culture that will foster a high level of staff commitment and motivation, increased accountability all country level, and a winning mindset.

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
• Dynamic self-starter, demonstrating excellent Personal and managerial effectiveness.
• Courageous with a strong sense of self confidence to challenge the status quo.
• Proven track record of managing significant change and business transformation under challenging circumstances Results driven and thrives in a high performance environment, with a strong focus 011 local accountability, Displays a sense of urgency, resilient and calm under pressure (manage competing priorities and changing demands).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to focus on what matters, make lough calls and manage/deal with substandard performance.
• Ability to be both strategic and also hands-on with solid attention to detail and comprehension of critical details impacting business plans and decision making.
• Proven business and financial acumen
• Able to influence and motivate teams with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Innovative and develops profitable and sustainable business solutions.
• Outstanding relationship builder with key stakeholders.
• Act with the highest standards of integrity and ethical corporate behavior towards all stakeholders, internal and external
• Excellent marketing orientation and good knowledge of the petroleum industry, particularly the downstream sector (supply and marketing) will be an advantage.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
1. Appropriate business degree with suitable experience as Country Managing Director, Country GM or Senior Business Lead with at least 4 years’ experience
2. Master’s degree in Management is an added advantage.
3. Management experience in supply and distribution
4. Proven track record of having successfully managed large, challenging and even controversial change initiatives.
5. Experience in working in a group of companies with a listed parent company.
6. Fully fluent in English & French.

Job Education Requirements:Master’s degree in Management is an added advantage

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
To apply, please state the position in the subject box and email your application to: Chishimba.Kachasa@vivaenergy.com  

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