Community Coordinator at Givo Africa Limited

GIVO Africa is a circular economy company, leveraging the use of technology to collect, process, and upcycle plastic waste into valuable goods. We are a network of tech-enabled recycling centres with a manufacturing arm, where we make consumer and industrial products out of recyclables.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Community Coordinator

Location: Ajah / Ikota - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Operations
Reports to: Operations Lead
Manages: All Recycling Center Employees

Job Summary

• As a community coordinator at Givo, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of our recycling facilities.
• You will be responsible for overseeing various operational tasks, from production to quality control, to ensure we meet our environmental and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers, by phone, online, or in person; answer a diverse range of questions from general to specific regarding sales, operations, recycling options and hours of operation
• Assess incoming customer recyclable material loads and make sales when necessary
• Make administrative decisions in completing and submitting internal/external accounting/administrative functions
• Ensure that all center employees and contractors meet their set targets
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of staff and interns.
• Exercise judgment and discretion in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee inbound and outbound shipments of goods, materials, commodities and interdepartmental services.
• Maintain the center to maximize customer comfort, safety, and ease in unloading materials.
• Handle, resolve or refer any customer issues.
• Assists management in operational/administrative functions at other regions as assigned.
• Assigns responsibilities, set deadlines, monitors and summarizes progress of projects for management.
• Assists in the preparation of annual /monthly budget.
• Communicate all pertinent issues regularly with management.
• Supervise office activities to achieve maximum expense control and productivity.
• Assistance with grant work plan implementation and reporting as applicable.
• Externally solicits new customers for roll-off and drop-off recycling services
• Executes strategies to optimize maximum turnover times, assessment of extra day charges and identifies accurate price points that account for different costs
• Ensure sales records are completed properly and submitted for accounts receivable
• Coordinate vehicle/equipment management; predictive maintenance and repairs
• Collects data, prepares reports and offers insight to the management about the business status, including budgets, accounts payable and accounts receivable, site utilization, operational efficiency, etc.
• Makes recommendations to the Manager on accounting, administration and efficiency improvements
• Assists in employee related matters, onboarding, training, performance reviews and discipline/termination.
• Responsible for compliance with local, state and federal site licenses, prevention plans and other regulatory obligations
• Oversight of general site/facility cleanliness and ensures housekeeping plan is followed in assigned areas and that all areas are cleaned, checked and are effectively in a continuous compliance
• Assist in the planning and participation of special events as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Environmental Science, Communication, Business Administration, related field.
• 1-2 years of experience managing teams
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Experience in recycling and community outreach is a plus
• Passion for environmental sustainability and social responsibility
• Ability to think critically and work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Must reside around Lekki/Ajah and environs.

Remuneration
The benefits of working with our team:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on environmental sustainability.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online