Support Services Department

About

Support Services Department

What we do

We provide integrated support services that enable efficient operations across all departments of IESR, ensuring excellence in revenue diversification, capacity building, training, and research & innovation.

About Us

The Support Services Department plays a critical role in ensuring seamless operations across the Institute. It provides centralized services that enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.

Our department supports all functions by delivering reliable human resource, administrative, financial, technological, and security services.

Roles - Support Services Department

Day-to-day responsibilities by function:

Human Resources & Administration

  • Recruitment and onboarding
  • Staff training and development
  • Performance management
  • Employee welfare and engagement
  • Administrative support services
  • Medical services including psychosocial support
  • Catering services
  • Built environment management (e.g. provision of housing, water, electricity, and recreational facilities)

Supply Chain & Logistics

  • Procurement of goods and services
  • Vendor management
  • Inventory and stores management
  • Logistics coordination and distribution

Security Services

  • Physical security of facilities
  • Staff security/safety and workplace protection
  • Risk prevention and incident management
  • Surveillance and access control
  • Security systems support
  • Security support to field operations of the organisation
  • Investigations

Information & Communication Technology (ICT)

  • IT systems management and support
  • Network infrastructure and cybersecurity
  • Systems integration
  • Digital innovation and automation

Finance Services

  • Budget management and control
  • Invoicing and payment processing
  • Financial reporting
  • Compliance and audit support

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