Africa Regional Director (Energy 4 Impact) at HCS Africa

This position of ARD requires an energetic person with experience in partnership building, advocacy and fund-raising. In addition, the ARD is expected to provide overall leadership of the organization, develop and articulate strategies and operational plans.

Key responsibility areas:

• Manage and develop relationships with key external stakeholders, building E4I’s reputation and brand
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, in conjunction with the E4I London based team
• Oversee effective delivery of E4I’s programmes
• Build the organisation’s capacity, developing staff, culture and systems to allow effective delivery of the E4I vision and mission
• Represent E4I effectively to external stakeholders, explain the importance of our mission, the role of the private sector in developing off-grid markets and how E4I contributes to this development. Be the “face of Energy 4 Impact” in the region
• Build relationships with relevant partners, including potential funding partners, and create and develop new business development opportunities aligned with our mission
• Manage Africa regional budget and expenditure approvals, sometimes with delegated responsibility to head and departments and country managers.
• Manage change processes in all aspects of the organization, and ensure action is taken on necessary organizational development processes for the improvement of operational efficiency.

Candidate requirements:

We are looking for a candidate who possess at least 10 years’ relevant working experience in leadership positions preferably with private sector; has good knowledge of development institutions; understanding of energy access markets or financial inclusion sectors is preferred.

Candidates should have a Business related Master’s degree. We encourage candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa to apply.