Position Summary
B Lab East Africa is seeking a Kenya Country Director, entrepreneurial and forward thinking, to lead the Kenya office into a new cycle of growth and development. You will beresponsible for fundraising, legal work, strategic planning, goal setting, and team building.The preferred candidate will build awareness of the B Corp movement, grow our community of Measure What Matters Partners and develop strategic partnerships with a range of stakeholders in Kenya.
Country Director Responsibilities in overseeing the following areas
Fundraising activities:● Developing a clear fundraising strategy, with a target of $ 300,000 of new grant revenue by 31 March 2019● Ability to tell story of the impact B Lab East Africa is having in the region to potential funders / donors. Developing relationships with major donors, identifying new   potential major donors and nurturing relationships● Researching and approaching trusts, government agencies and other bodies that could potentially make grants to the organization● Writing and presenting proposals● Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations● Attending relevant fundraising forums
Build a community of leaders (Certified B Corporations):● Grow the community of B Corps in Kenya by an additional 20 companies in the next 18 months● Pipeline development of prospective B Corps in market● Projections of certified B Corps and meeting projected certified B Corps● Account management of key B Corp accounts in Kenya● Report on attrition rates for certified B corps in the region● Report on engagement strategies (Champions retreat, etc.)● Meeting projected targets for other initiatives (GIIRS, Best For, B Analytics, MWM Partnerships, etc.)
Policy work:● Overseeing the Kenyan legal working group and taking the lead in liaising with identified lawyers in determining the legal pathway for the B Corp certification / the Benefit Corporation legal structure in the region
Identifying and developing strategic partnerships:● With government, foundations, influencers, mainstream businesses, media, investors, academics, and manage these relationships to increase awareness of, andcommitment to, the B Corp movement● Develop network relations and identifying new development opportunities to strengthen B Lab East Africa image and reputation
Strategic Planning:● Responsible for contributing to and implementing a multi-year strategic plan to engage, serve and grow the B Corp community in Kenya● Forecasting healthy/ reasonable projections of revenue from certification fees and philanthropic support● Forecasting expected growth in B Corp certification and other initiatives (GIIRS, Best For, B Analytics, MWM Partnerships, etc.) for the next 1-3 years● Ability to create new products and fee based services for the region (earned income strategy)
Internal focus:● Culture and team – work together with the Operations Manager in arranging for quarterly business planning, team rituals and retreats, resourcing, team professionaldevelopment● Board Liaison – Manage with the Executive Director B Lab East Africa’s P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet● Staffing strategies that match revenue and program expansion projections
Key strengths of the Country Director:With the mindset that good business is about much more than making money, the preferred candidate will be a high energy, motivated individual with a passion for making a positive impact.
Ideally, they will possess:
● Deep “roots” in the Kenyan business community and particularly in the sustainability space
● You have a track record building diverse business relationships● Experience in driving market entry strategies or have successfully launched new products● You are a dynamic individual who thrives in a variety of contexts● Demonstrated commitment to B Lab’s mission to redefine success in business● Preferred fundraising experience● Past experience in grant management● Preferred legal experience● Strong presentation and storytelling skills● Experience in working collaboratively with various stakeholders: government, businesses, foundations, associations, NGOs and possess contacts within thesesectors● A team player with a demonstrated collaborative style● At least 3 years’ solid experience managing diverse teams
You have cultural fit to work with B Lab East Africa if;
● You maintain an open minded, highly enthusiastic personality● You are passionate about building businesses that have a positive impact to the society● You are curious to learn and don’t hold back when you are in doubt!● You adapt quickly to new and diverse environments

Applications✓ Fill out the application form under this link http://bit.ly/JoinBlab✓ Send your responding to the key strengths required for the role in PDF format to careers@edgeperformance.co.ke with the subject line ” B Lab Country Director”.    Ensure your CV is not more than 4 pages✓ Deadline for this application is 26th August 2017. If the role is not filled by then, we will still accept and review applications on a rolling basis

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careers@edgeperformance.co.ke