Head East Africa

Job description

Build and lead country operations in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Ethiopia through effective implementation of WF’s programs mentioned above.
Drive and maximize outcomes and impact in new company creation, new job creation through entrepreneurs and job placements in the region.
Be the face of the Wadhwani Foundation; establish strong credibility, thought leadership and visible presence for the Foundation.
Build a strong bonded community of beneficiaries (Startup and SME entrepreneurs, and students and professionals) and Partners (Associations, Corporates, Academic institutions, Government officials).
Recruit and manage staff, including performance monitoring, mentoring and training.
Develop annual budgets and detailed annual country operating plan/s including monthly, quarterly or annual deliverables, outcomes and expenditures.
Develop dashboards and program performance reports, on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Maintain strong executive presence and manage business operations and roll-out across multiple geographies.