West Africa Regional Social Enterprise Manager - Ghana
Closing date: 28 August 2012
RELIEF INTERNATIONAL SEEKING - West Africa Regional Social Enterprise Manager
Position West Africa Regional Social Enterprise Manager
Location: Accra, Ghana
About RI:
Relief International (RI) is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development. The Social Enterprise Department brings to scale income-generating innovations that create social and environmental impact.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the VP, Social Enterprise, oversee RI’s social enterprise programming in Africa inclusive of business, strategy and product development, supply chain management, carbon revenue generation and management, conversion into new legal entity, and partnership/investor relations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Directly oversee and manage RI’s Social Enterprise programs in West Africa, with particular emphasis on bringing to scale and transforming current operations into an integrated commercial entity, marketing high-impact products for low-income households through national production, distribution and sales networks
• Ensure proper financial management and reporting for Social Enterprise operations. Identify and secure additional sources of capital (debt and equity) beyond the traditional donor base and develop and maintain a database of potential partners.
• Update the strategic planning process through an annual business plan, design financial projections/budgets, and provide performance analysis.
• Coordinate the direct employees, partners and stakeholders, as well as potential affiliates/subsidiaries in implementing the strategic business plan. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, identify areas of strength and weakness to improve overall performance, working with technical assistance providers where applicable.
• Diversify program portfolio through additional products with focus on increased carbon revenue generation mechanisms
• Oversee multiple social/consumer marketing campaigns to increase market demand and integrate/expand into new markets
• Strengthen existing production, supply chain, distribution and sales networks
• Oversee and provide strategic support to local technical implementing partners
• Recruit, oversee and manage a well-qualified team that provides appropriate support for local programs.
• Identify resources and strategize business expansion across the region within the framework of RI Ghana’s integrated commercial entity
• Other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Solid business background required, with particular emphasis on marketing and supply chain management. MBA preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Previous experience managing carbon financing programs;
• Previous experience managing Improved Cookstove Programs a plus
• Experience in market research, product trial and assessment
• Demonstrable expertise of capacity building with local civil society
• Experience in non-profit as well as for-profit budget and contract management
• A minimum of 10 years experience in distribution/wholesale/ importation of local product/ local manufacturing/franchise operations preferred
• Experience with microfinance, helpful
• Previous work experience in West Africa
• Ability to excel within different and often unique contexts
• Native English speaker, strong command of French preferred
How to apply:
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit:
1) a cover letter
2) resume
3) three professional references
4) salary history
5) your date of availability
to hrsocialenterprise@ri.org. The email subject line should include the following: Regional Social Enterprise Manager.
RELIEF INTERNATIONAL SEEKING - West Africa Regional Social Enterprise Manager
Position West Africa Regional Social Enterprise Manager
Location: Accra, Ghana
About RI:
Relief International (RI) is an international relief and development agency with cross-sectoral programs bridging relief and development. The Social Enterprise Department brings to scale income-generating innovations that create social and environmental impact.
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the VP, Social Enterprise, oversee RI’s social enterprise programming in Africa inclusive of business, strategy and product development, supply chain management, carbon revenue generation and management, conversion into new legal entity, and partnership/investor relations.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
• Directly oversee and manage RI’s Social Enterprise programs in West Africa, with particular emphasis on bringing to scale and transforming current operations into an integrated commercial entity, marketing high-impact products for low-income households through national production, distribution and sales networks
• Ensure proper financial management and reporting for Social Enterprise operations. Identify and secure additional sources of capital (debt and equity) beyond the traditional donor base and develop and maintain a database of potential partners.
• Update the strategic planning process through an annual business plan, design financial projections/budgets, and provide performance analysis.
• Coordinate the direct employees, partners and stakeholders, as well as potential affiliates/subsidiaries in implementing the strategic business plan. Through quantitative and qualitative analysis, identify areas of strength and weakness to improve overall performance, working with technical assistance providers where applicable.
• Diversify program portfolio through additional products with focus on increased carbon revenue generation mechanisms
• Oversee multiple social/consumer marketing campaigns to increase market demand and integrate/expand into new markets
• Strengthen existing production, supply chain, distribution and sales networks
• Oversee and provide strategic support to local technical implementing partners
• Recruit, oversee and manage a well-qualified team that provides appropriate support for local programs.
• Identify resources and strategize business expansion across the region within the framework of RI Ghana’s integrated commercial entity
• Other responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
• Solid business background required, with particular emphasis on marketing and supply chain management. MBA preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Previous experience managing carbon financing programs;
• Previous experience managing Improved Cookstove Programs a plus
• Experience in market research, product trial and assessment
• Demonstrable expertise of capacity building with local civil society
• Experience in non-profit as well as for-profit budget and contract management
• A minimum of 10 years experience in distribution/wholesale/ importation of local product/ local manufacturing/franchise operations preferred
• Experience with microfinance, helpful
• Previous work experience in West Africa
• Ability to excel within different and often unique contexts
• Native English speaker, strong command of French preferred
How to apply:
Application Procedure: To be considered for this recruitment, please submit:
1) a cover letter
2) resume
3) three professional references
4) salary history
5) your date of availability
to hrsocialenterprise@ri.org. The email subject line should include the following: Regional Social Enterprise Manager.
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