Impact Leader at BoP Innovation Center

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and thought leadership on Bopinc’s M&D portfolio across our key sectors of Nutrition & Agriculture, WASH, Renewable energy and Finance
• Ensure Bopinc remains front running in supporting companies to reach low-income consumers, especially piggybacking the digital transformation
• Drive business development and account management to ensure a portfolio of future programs on M&D and Agriculture & Nutrition
• Program management of M&D related programs such as the GDC.
• Manage a team of 2-5 junior and major staff members that work on M&D                                                               

Qualifications

• Bachelor or (preferably) Masters degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or a related field;
• 8+ years experience in Marketing, Sales and Distribution to low-income consumers (as entrepreneur, business consultant or similar);
• Experienced in program management in an international environment;
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders; government, development players, large multinationals, rural small entrepreneurs;
• Specific knowledge and experience in one or more of the below mentioned sectors:Agriculture and Nutrition 
  Sustainable energy (solar)Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
• Proven track record in Business development and donor management.
• Ability and willingness to travel to strategic markets in Africa and Asia;                                                                               

Key Competencies

• Leading self and others
• Acts as a positive role model, collaborating and supporting the development of others. 
• Agility
• Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Performance is consistent, even under pressure.
• Effective communication
• Expresses ideas in a clear, concise and open manner. Handles conflict effectively, by finding common ground. Actively listens and proactively share knowledge. Fluent in English and preferably French. Strong ability to prepare clear written reports.
• Strategic perspective
• Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. 
• Results orientation
• Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. 

WE OFFER

• A motivated, multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team of professionals. Culture of dedication to delivery whilst also ensuring creativity and innovativeness
• International travel to connect to our global team at least once a year
• Market-based remuneration and conditions
• Flexible office hours and the opportunity to work from home
• Bopinc actively promotes diversity & inclusion. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Do you want to join our team as our new Impact Leader? Then we'd love to hear about you!

JOB LOCATION: Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Utrecht.

Preferred start date for this position is August 1st 2021 or sooner

Application deadline is June 6th. 2021

For questions please contact Emile Schmitz (schmitz@bopinc.org)

Only applications through this platform will be considered.

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