Regional Director, East & West Africa at TechnoServe
We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets.
- Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworking people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities.
Job Summary:
The East & West Africa Regional Director (RD) oversees the design, development and implementation of our programs in the East & West Africa Region.
The RD is responsible for ensuring a steady pipeline of new business opportunities through proactive relationship building with key donors, and the quality and compliance of all project operations.
- The RD reports to the Chief Operations Officer and serves as a member of TechnoServe’s global senior management team.
- The RD is expected to have significant management and international experience, a passion for economic development, relevant language skills, and be capable of thoroughly understanding and successfully leading program teams and operations across multiple countries.
- S/he is expected to be an outstanding communicator and team leader.
- Previous experience working with organizations of TechnoServe’s size and scope is important and private sector experience is highly desirable.
- The RD embodies TechnoServe’s values of Lasting Impact, Collaboration, Entrepreneurial and Accountability
Key responsibilities include:
Strategy and Leadership
Oversee the design, development and implementation of programs across the East & West Africa Region, and drive strategy for the region as a whole
- Hold responsibility for East & West Africa Region’s $24 million annual regional operating budget
- Support country and regional program directors to develop strategies, platforms and budgets
- Ensure country programs meet quality standards and integrate project monitoring, learning and evaluation into decision making and work planning
- Provide sound financial management and ensure contractual and donor compliance reporting.
New Business Development
- Generate regional new business, leveraging existing relationships and expanding the range of TechnoServe opportunities
- Support corporate new business efforts for current and new programs in the region and maintain donor relations
- Develop winning proposal strategies: organizing resources, contributing to or authoring proposals and negotiating agreements
Talent Management
Recruit, retain, supervise and coach country directors and regional team members
- Enable cross-cutting learning, partnership and collaboration between teams
- Support and encourage knowledge sharing and professional development among staff
- Manage regional human resource matters in partnership with the global human resources team
Representation
Represent TechnoServe to public and private donors of significance global
- Support country directors in the Region to effectively manage relationships with stakeholders such as local and district governments, donors, nonprofit organizations and others
- Represent the region internally, updating the Senior Management Team, Program Office and Board of Directors as appropriate of significant developments in the region
Basic Qualifications:
A minimum of ten years of leadership experience, preferably in strategy consulting, private sector agribusiness, or international development
- A minimum of three years of work experience in one or more developing countries
- A bachelor’s degree and preferably a post-graduate degree such as an MBA, MPP or MIA
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and spoken English required. French language skills highly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multicultural and geographically dispersed teams in complex working environments
- Experience in Francophone West Africa
- Proven track record in successful business and program development design and authoring/overseeing winning proposals
- Strong foundation of knowledge in one or more of the following: economic growth, value chains, private sector, agriculture, entrepreneurship and/or SMEs
Travel: Up to 50% regionally and internationally
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- An effective and inspiring communicator and negotiator with strong oral and written skills
- Demonstrated passion for TechnoServe’s mission and a desire to work in a dynamic environment
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, retain and develop staff
Deadline: Not Specified
How to Apply
Interested applicant can apply via this link
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