Position: Regional Enterprise Development Coordinator
- Ghana
Location: Accra, Ghana
About RI: Relief International (RI) and it
division EnterpriseWorks (RI-EW) is a leading global change organization
committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most
vulnerable populations. By partnering with the private sector, beneficiaries
and communities on the front-lines, RI bridges the gap between immediate relief
and long-term community development.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Coordinate RI’s social enterprise programming in West Africa
inclusive of business strategy and product development, carbon revenue
generation and management, conversion of Ghana program into new legal entity,
partnership/investor relations and integration into new regional markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate
RI’s Social Enterprise (SE) programs in West Africa, with particular
emphasis on supporting expansion of current operations throughout Ghana
- Update
the strategic regional planning process through annual business plan,
business development strategy, financial projections/budgets, and performance
analysis; streamline business operations as appropriate for commercial
entity.
- Support
employees, partners and stakeholders, as well as potential
affiliates/subsidiaries in implementing the strategic business plan
- Ensure
proper financial management and reporting for Social Enterprise
operations.
- Lead
business expansion across the region within the framework of RI Ghana’s
integrated commercial entity
- Identify
and secure opportunities for integration into new markets and lead country
development of local production and/or sale structure for SE products/new
products
- Lead
product portfolio diversification through product feasibility research and
new market assessments
- Strengthen
existing production, supply chain, distribution and sales networks for
regional access and supplyManage SE carbon revenue program implementation
and revenue generation activities; support, where appropriate, development
of additional carbon financing schemes for new products/ RI country
programs
- Lead
commercialization and marketing effort for program related VERs
- Identify
and secure additional sources of capital (debt and equity) beyond the
traditional donor base and develop and maintain a database of potential
partners inclusive of angel and strategic investors
- Support
strategic program marketing strategies for international promotion about
unique and defining business platform
- Support
RI’s transformation as a leader in this sector
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 5 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
Salary: Commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this
position, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, three
professional supervisory references (with contact information) and your date of
availability. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
