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.
Closing Date: Friday, 28 September 2012