SAMANU represents group of companies which are engaged in the business of manufacturing consumer-focused products in Ethiopia. Today these companies manufacture well-known brands for the Ethiopian market including Tena Oil, 555 and Aura Soap, Chef Luca Pasta and AquaSafe Mineral water from their facilities.

Job Summary

The Officer acts for the organizational development of the company and initiates relevant interventions for organizational improvements. Supporting the design, development, and implementation of Processes, Procedures, and Operating Modes. Implementation of best practices, systems, and techniques that affect organizational change. The goal of this is to drive an organization’s performance and/or culture to reach excellence levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this critical role, the Officer is responsible for driving organizational change during a period of transformation. Key responsibilities will include:

• Asses areas for improvement in organizational structure, processes, and systems.
  Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
• Analyze workload distribution, resource allocation, and decision-making processes.
• Designing and implementing organizational development projects to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and employee engagement
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align organization tools with the overall business objectives
• Develop clear and Concise Processes, Procedures, and Operating Modes with full collaboration of related departments of the company.
• Review (on an annual basis) Processes, Procedures, and Operating Modes & suggest improvement areas.
• Undertake accurate certification/training programs assigned by the Department Manager
• Providing training and development to enhance the skills and capabilities of the workforce through the change processes
• Stay UpToDate on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and organizational development trends.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks or projects as assigned
• Understanding of organizational Methods principles, theories, and best practices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze organizational issues and develop data-driven solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in designing Processes, Procedures, and Operating Modes
• Project management skills

Requirements

COMPETENCIES: –

• Understanding of organizational Methods principles, theories, and best practices
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to analyze organizational issues and develop data-driven solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in designing Processes, Procedures, and Operating Modes
• Project management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify root causes of organizational issues and develop effective solutions.
• Knowledge of change management principles and the ability to navigate and manage organizational change.
• High level of professionalism and integrity in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels;
• Passion for driving organizational transformation and fostering a positive, engaging work environment

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s Degree in organizational development, human resources, business administration, engineering, or a related field

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in process improvement and change management