Jobs at M-Kopa Solar

The Senior Lead - Talent Acquisition: East Africa Region is a critical part of the Global Recruitment team and supports all of M-KOPA’s global recruitment efforts, with a specific focus on East Africa hiring by providing full-cycle talent acquisition and recruitment support. This person should be highly ambitious, an exceptional relationship builder and strategic planner, and someone who employs creative approaches to source talent. 

As part of the Global Recruitment team, this individual is responsible for identifying exceptional talent to advance M-KOPA's mission. The role has three primary areas of focus;

• Work with key stakeholders to anticipate and plan for upcoming people needs;
• Oversee and manage full-cycle recruitment, including designing and implementing effective strategies;
• Build collaborative internal relationships and effective external network

You’re excited about this opportunity because you will;

• Develop and execute a talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's business goals and objectives.
• Work closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand hiring needs, and develop effective sourcing and recruiting strategies.
• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.
• Build and maintain a strong network of external talent pipelines, leveraging social media, professional networks, and industry events.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and other external partners to support the company's talent acquisition efforts.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations related to hiring and recruitment.
• Utilize data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of recruiting strategies and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members to help them grow and develop in their careers.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in talent acquisition, with a focus on East Africa.
• Deep understanding of the talent landscape in East Africa, including local customs, practices, and regulations.
• Demonstrated success in managing full-cycle recruiting processes for a variety of roles and levels.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions.
• Experience managing and mentoring junior team members

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Job Purpose

The Commercial Project Lead will be responsible for the day-to-day activities and projects regarding product testing, launch, and product research. 

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end product testing processes which involve, but are not limited to, planning, execution, evaluation, and reporting on test products.  
• Lead product launch preparations and handle internal communications to all relevant departments in relation to new product launches 
• Lead investigation, initial problem resolution, and final escalation of issues from the field impacting products in the market 
• Monitor new product performance in the market and handle product performance reporting 
• Responsible for the preparation of all training materials relating to, but not limited to, new products, process improvements, and tech developments within the organization 
• Responsible for training trainers on all new products, processes, and tech developments within the organization 
• Work hand in hand with the Product Development team to conduct initial/ pilot field testing of potential products, processes, systems, and tech 
• Participate in product, customer, and sales agents’ surveys as needed 
• Under the guidance of the Senior Manager- Market Development, conduct comprehensive market research to guide internal strategic product-related decisions 
• Any other duties assigned 

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in working in market and product development, market research, project management, or a related commercial function 

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in any business-related field; specific experience in Market Research, Product Development is an added advantage.  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills 
• Strong writing and reporting skills 
• Good working knowledge of MS Office packages such as MS PowerPoint, MS Word, and MS Excel. 
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with multiple internal stakeholders and short timelines. 
• Agility - able to work in a fast-moving environment with frequent change and a sense of urgency. 
• High integrity and openness combined with a commitment to good governance. 
• Willingness to work long hours as may be required from time to time. 
• Work well in teams, and have strong critical thinking & analytical ability. 
• Ability to work independently as well as in larger teams