General
Manager
Manager
Location
– Kigali,
Rwanda
– Kigali,
Rwanda
MeshPower
is an exciting startup company developing and implementing innovative solutions
to provide rural electrification. We provide affordable, renewable, 24 hour
electricity through our sola
is an exciting startup company developing and implementing innovative solutions
to provide rural electrification. We provide affordable, renewable, 24 hour
electricity through our sola
r-powered nanogrids to village-sized communities
without access to the national grid.
Originally
started in London by a team of electrical engineers, the Rwanda subsidiary now
employs 25+ people and has over 1,000 customers, with plans to grow very
quickly. MeshPower is a fast-moving, rapidly changing company, characterised by
a high degree of personal responsibility, quick decision-making and a dynamic
and innovative business environment. Please see our website for further
information: meshpower.co.rw.
started in London by a team of electrical engineers, the Rwanda subsidiary now
employs 25+ people and has over 1,000 customers, with plans to grow very
quickly. MeshPower is a fast-moving, rapidly changing company, characterised by
a high degree of personal responsibility, quick decision-making and a dynamic
and innovative business environment. Please see our website for further
information: meshpower.co.rw.
We
are looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead our growing team
in Rwanda. The General Manager will be responsible for MeshPower in Rwanda,
reporting directly to the CEO in London. S/he will lead the teams covering
sales & marketing, field operations, technical & maintenance, customer
service, finance & administration and production & repairs. Most
importantly, they will be hiring to grow these teams substantially.
are looking for an experienced and driven individual to lead our growing team
in Rwanda. The General Manager will be responsible for MeshPower in Rwanda,
reporting directly to the CEO in London. S/he will lead the teams covering
sales & marketing, field operations, technical & maintenance, customer
service, finance & administration and production & repairs. Most
importantly, they will be hiring to grow these teams substantially.
Responsibilities
- Delivery
of MP Rwanda business targets, notably annual revenue and sales targets,
reporting these to the board - Manage
MP Rwanda staff, working with the leadership team to create, manage and
monitor team structures as well overseeing their training and continuous
workplace learning - Oversee
the development of regional offices in Rwanda and manage the logistics,
staffing and communications policies to make these work effectively - Head
external relations in Rwanda, working with all stakeholder groups, notably
government, NGOs, the investor community and other industry players - Work
with senior management team in London, providing regular feedback and
interaction and helping to co-ordinate the efforts of the different
offices - Co-ordinate
with the head office in London for all technical, commercial, production
and legal assistance. - Constantly
investigate new business opportunities and new products, working with the
technical and product team to make sure MeshPower’s offering is the best
in the market - Oversee
and be responsible for MP Rwanda’s finances; the preparation and delivery
of accounts, budgets and financial reports
Required
skills
skills
- Five
or more years’ experience with proven success in a similar role in Rwanda,
or comparable African market - Entrepreneurial
and excited about the opportunity to creatively build a dynamic,
non-traditional business in a nascent industry - Passionate
about the social impact that MeshPower delivers, bringing innovative,
clean, renewable and affordable electricity to rural African markets - Comfortable
working independently and remotely in a lean environment - Likes
getting hands dirty trying work out to how to grow a high-potential
business - A
natural people-person, that has experience and a track record leading
others - Willing
to spend up to 40% of his/her time in the field interacting with staff,
agents and customers - Fluent
in both verbal and written English and Kinyarwanda - High
competency with word processing and spreadsheet programs. - University
graduate, preferably with a business, finance or accounting degree.
- Experience
implementing and managing projects, especially ones with logistical
challenges
Other
- The
salary will be competitive and commensurate with the applicant’s level of
experience. - Due
to the high volume of applications we receive we are not always able to
respond to every application.
To
apply for this position please complete the pre-screening: http://goo.gl/forms/nNJcjF41Qk7pXN162.
apply for this position please complete the pre-screening: http://goo.gl/forms/nNJcjF41Qk7pXN162.
We
are looking to fill this role as soon as possible so please complete
pre-screening at your earliest convenience.
are looking to fill this role as soon as possible so please complete
pre-screening at your earliest convenience.