Key responsibilities:
Leadership
You will manage a large and diverse team, providing direct line management to members of the Country Management Team and working strategically with the Team Leader of the Agrifi Project.
Proactively promote team building and cohesion strategies to ensure effective and people centred delivery of our mission
You will ensure efficiencies in the operation of a joint country team through the use of shared services
You will oversee talent acquisition, with a particular focus on championing local talent
New business development and stakeholder relationship management
You will be responsible for building relationships in-country to identify new opportunities and win funding for new programmes
You will build in-country partnerships to expand our footprint in Kenya
You will work in close collaboration with TruTrade’s Executive Director (based in Kenya) to scale TruTrade’s business model in Kenya, forging strategic alliances and seeking out new business opportunities
You will represent SHA and TruTrade and present in national, regional and international fora and build the profile of both organisations
Programme management & operations
You will develop, present and implement the strategic vision, overall goals and objectives for SHA
You will oversee the implementation of all programmes in Kenya, ensuring SHA meets all key targets
You will work with the Head of Programmes to ensure all programmes are effectively monitored and evaluated so we can demonstrate our success, impact and value for money
You will work with the Head of Programmes to vet and manage any implementation partners
You will ensure that SHA and TruTrade are recognised as thought leaders in agriculture and agribusiness in Uganda
You will work with the Humanitarian Director to ensure growth of SHA’s portfolio of work in this space
Finance, audit and risk:
You will oversee the financial management and will ensure programmes are delivered in a cost-effective manner, ensuring a value for money approach and that major costs are successfully recovered from programme funding
You will work with SHA’s Head of Finance and Administration to ensure a culture of accountability and adherence to all group policies and to staff welfare and security
You will ensure compliance with all programme and donor requirements
Required skills and experience:
Essential:
Minimum of five years’ senior management experience
Previous experience running multi-sectoral teams to deliver complex programmes either in a development or private sector setting in sub-Saharan Africa
A proven ability to deliver new income opportunities through proactive and sustained business development activity
A proven ability to develop, implement and adapt organisational and business strategy
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both in formal and informal settings
Strong financial analysis and management skills
Fluency in English
Apply via :
selfhelpafrica.org
