Social Enterprise Manager at Shining Hope For Communities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the necessary structures to support the launch of new social enterprises and apply enterprise development best practices and approaches.
• Planning, coordination, implementation and administration of SHOFCO social enterprise activity
• Responsible for financial projections and financial modelling for social enterprise initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret legislation, regulations and service agreements relating to the SHOFCO social enterprise initiatives.
• Manage the operations of the social enterprise with a view to maximizing sustainability and social purpose, including people management
• Foster high performing partnerships and team cohesion within the social enterprise initiative
• Develop a portfolio of social enterprise initiatives and develop concepts and programs.
• Facilitate review meetings with beneficiaries, partners and other stakeholders to assess milestones achieved and emerging issues to be addressed.
• Identify product/services opportunities and potential markets for social enterprises consistent with SHOFCO mission, values and objectives
• Coordinate social enterprise programs development implementation and management with Finance and Program Departments
• Conduct specialized research for business development and planning.
• Work with Finance to design social enterprise budgets and perform analysis of the initiatives on key performance indicators.
• Prepare and submit monthly and other any other required progress reports as prescribed and in a timely manner.
• Maintain good public relations and promote visibility on the work of SHOFCO.
• Support the Program team in development of concepts notes.
• Represent SHOFCO at designated internal/external meetings and liaise on a regular and ongoing basis with commercial partners.
• Extend support to other SHOFCO programs as required.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum of Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or any other related field
• Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial environments
• Strong experience in managing and developing people and teams
• Creative, innovative and analytical approach with meticulous attention to detail
•  Demonstrated experience in budget management and analyzing results and to improve commercial outcomes
• Excellent relationship management skills with a particular focus on beneficial relationships with business partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with people at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on an independent basis
• Experience in coaching and training peers and direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience in managing both change and commercial projects

Other required qualifications (unique/job specific)

• 5 years’ experience working in the commercial or social enterprise environment.
• In depth knowledge of Social Enterprise ecosystem.
• Good business acumen
• Excellent written, oral and presentational communications skills
• Strong in establishing solid working relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobskibera@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Applications should reach us no later than 5th October 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.