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Job Title:   Operations Specialist   

Organisation: Glovo

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Glovo is a Barcelona-based startup and the fastest-growing delivery player in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. With food at the core of the business, Glovo delivers any product within your city at any time of day.

Job Summary:  The Glover Specialist will be responsible to lead and supervise the Glover Specialist as they conduct day-to-day operations, managing the Couriers, helping and creating organizational and program budgets in collaboration with Management and ensuring organizational effectiveness by providing leadership for the organizations financial and operations functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and oversees strategic, operational, and administrative programs, projects, and/or services of broad significance to the organization within the designated functional area of focus.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
• Provides strategic advice and recommendations to leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new or modified operating policies, practices, and procedures within the specified functional area of focus.
• Recruit, train and onboard the entire fleet of Couriers (couriers) in the new city
• Be responsible for implementing processes and optimizing strategies involving the acquisition and retention of Couriers
• Have a Data Sensitive approach, making sure that all the information is transferred to our database and reports
• Analyzes, designs, documents, and implements internal reporting systems and procedures for the organization or business entity, within a specified functional area of operation, as applicable to the specified functional area of focus.
• Be responsible for all documentation and contracts of Couriers in the city
• Be there for the Couriers when they need support
• Take care of procurement, ensuring that all Couriers receive the work kit and are ready to spread the Glovo brand
• Ensure that all Couriers are properly trained and prepared to provide feedback to the Fleet Operations Manager
• Manage scheduling, attendance and general administration of Info-Sessions while supporting daily operations through operational supervision and analysis of KPIs
• Communicate effectively with the local Operations Manager on customer support processes and operations
• Improve processes on behalf of Couriers through projects (when necessary)
• Recommend effective strategies for the financial well-being of Glovo.
• Improve processes and policies in support of organizational goals.
• Monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures by Couriers.
• Identify channels to source new leads and potential Couriers through both online and offline mediums
• Analyze daily and weekly operation metrics with a macro view of the long-term success of the city.
• Optimize delivery times and Courier earnings.
• Develop analytical frameworks and models for your city and the region
• Oversee organizational insurance policies. Ensure health and Safety committee meetings are held and tasks assigned.
• Ensure service levels are maintained and customer satisfaction achieved.
• Actively collaborate with your colleagues and learn from each other in a supportive environment that allows you to grow, develop and make a difference

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate must hold a Diploma or Bachelor’s in Engineering, Economics or similar education is an added advantage.
• Two years of experience in high demanding positions (operations, consulting, investment banking, etc.).
• Experience in on-demand delivery is a plus
• Computer literacy in MS programs or ERP systems.
• Open to directions and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
• Effective English written and communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Results oriented, autonomous and efficient
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view
• Persuasive with details and facts
• An empathetic, inclusive and curious attitude

How to Apply:

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