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  • Manager – New Operations and Performance Senior Manager – Africa Advisory

    Manager – New Operations and Performance Senior Manager – Africa Advisory

    Role Summary

    At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), we work at the highest levels of government to help leaders go further and faster to make their citizens’ lives better. Moving the dial on the great global challenges of our time requires engaged, incentivised, focused, and motivated leaders. When political leadership is relentlessly deployed, at the highest levels, incredible things can be achieved.
    Using our distinctive expertise and global outlook and guided by the unique insights and perspective of our Executive Chairman Sir Tony Blair, our dedicated experts and embedded teams advise governments all over the world in strategy, policy and delivery, underpinned by technology. 
    Our functional offers include Strategy: supporting political leaders to identify the barriers to progress, Policy: finding the right solutions, Delivery: making change happen, and harnessing the transformative power of Technology to support leaders to engage with forward-looking opportunities.  Sectorally, we work on the topics at the top of political agendas from economic prosperity, climate change and energy, health and education, to peace and security.
    The New Operations Strategy Manager is an exciting role in within New Operations Strategy, under the global New Operations and Performance team, which oversees the set-up of new country operations worldwide. The role will focus on working with the Senior Director of New Operations Strategy on systematising TBI’s entry into new geographies during a period of rapid growth, to ensure a rigorous approach to investment decisions; understand the opportunities and risks in a whole portfolio approach; and collaborate effectively across the organisation to enable visibility and consistency. 
    The role is unique blend of political advisory and analysis, business development, strategy and planning. It also offers an excellent opportunity to work at the global level with broad exposure to all TBI’s Advisory work and responsibility to shape and enhance its quality.

    Key Responsibilities

    Develop and maintain high-quality products that support TBI’s systematic approach to new country entry and activation, such as project plans, templates, Handbooks, codified Standard Operating Procedures, toolkits, checklists, and FAQs
    Manage internal reporting and coordination mechanisms, overseeing key reporting products such as dashboards and weekly updates, as well as implementation of automated workflows and approval platforms
    Support the overall management of the New Country Entry Fund, including analysing and working with Finance to ensure forecasts are aligned with expansion pipeline
    Contribute to capturing/sharing/incorporating lessons learned across countries in the New Country Entry portfolio to improve the quality of our work
    Play a hands-on role in supporting opportunity scoping and relationship building to enable timely progress and establishment of new country opportunities
    Lead proactive analysis of industry trends, data sources, and developments to inform new country entry opportunities, including management of external consultants and analysts
    Develop tools and marketing collateral to support Regional Directors scope and pitch TBI consistently across new geographic opportunities
    Lead the development of products and processes that improve TBI’s approach to pricing, prioritisation, and ensuring quality throughout the project lifecycle
    Manage and run internal meetings, with a focus on driving team work flow cadence, planning​, and communication Collaborate with cross-functional teams, acting as a thought-partner to other managers across the Institute

    Person Specification  
    The successful candidate should demonstrate the majority of the following:

    Significant years’ experience in a manager position in a consulting/advisory firm, multilateral organization, or a private sector organization supervising and executing across multiple workstreams simultaneously
    Experience in public sector, multilateral institutions, consulting, economics, and finance are highly relevant. Technology experience is not required but is an asset.  What is required is a personal passion for politics and strong political acumen
    Experience in new market entry, generating new business and developing an organization
    Direct experience working in multiple countries is an asset
    Experience in working in entrepreneurial and matrixed environments, comfortable working in ambiguity while closely collaborating with global functional and geographic teams
    Insatiable curiosity for data, with a proven ability to process it with attention to detail
    Strong time management skills and a demonstrable strength in project management
    Demonstrable experience of being an entrepreneurial self-starter
    Demonstrable strengths in structured problem solving, top-down communication, portfolio thinking, and financial planning
    High EQ and excellent communication skills, from executive office level through to technical level, and who is adept at speaking to senior leadership, knows how to navigate ambiguous environments and is comfortable at managing up and beyond hierarchy  

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  • Senior Development Associate Accounting Associate, Finance Senior Associate, Corporate Partnerships People First Community Coordinator Global Lead, Learning Experiences

    Senior Development Associate Accounting Associate, Finance Senior Associate, Corporate Partnerships People First Community Coordinator Global Lead, Learning Experiences

    Position Summary

    Teach For All is seeking a proactive and organized professional for the position of Senior Development Associate, Africa. This individual will provide operations and behind-the-scenes support to our external efforts in the Africa region.  They will play a central support role in this external work, which consists of building stakeholders’ understanding of and support for Teach For All’s approach across the region, securing the funding necessary for Teach For All’s operations and support of partner organizations in the region and supporting our efforts to engage social entrepreneurs through the pre-partnership process. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting global network to expand educational opportunities for all children.
    A successful candidate for this position will manage internal tracking systems and operations, conduct research on donors, draft correspondence to donors and other influential stakeholders, conduct project management and coordinate with Teach For All colleagues around the world to drive our fundraising and external engagement strategies. This person will report to the Head of Africa and serve on the Africa regional team, with additional resources and support provided by global Network Growth and Development team colleagues.

    Key Outcomes
    An effective Senior Development Associate, Africa will play a key role in proactively cultivating an influential network of champions, supporters, and advisory group members for the Teach For All Africa region by:

    Project managing and coordinating effectively across various Teach For All teams and partners in pursuit of development and external engagement objectives
    Researching the landscape of potential supporters in Africa and making recommendations for how we engage with them
    Drafting clear, timely and effective internal and external communications
    Co-owning the pipeline of regionally-driven supporters for Africa – accurately maintaining tracking and data systems that allow the team to understand our progress and portfolio managers to stay on top of critical tasks
    Leveraging those systems and information to pull data and analysis that lead to decision making

    Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

    Maintaining strong systems and project plans to efficiently and effectively advance the regional external strategy.  Implementing and managing tracking systems, Salesforce data system and operations to support the effective management of the fundraising portfolio and stakeholder communications, leveraging them to manage up to senior-level managers
    Conducting research and analysis of prospective donors and existing connections to inform strategy for influencing, motivating, and inspiring external stakeholders to contribute to our work
    Drafting internal and external donor and stakeholder-related communications, such as meeting briefs, thank you letters, email correspondence, presentations, regional quarterly newsletters, and donor histories for network partners
    Compiling and preparing all necessary background materials for international and regional donor-related trips and conferences
    Circulating synthesized call and meeting notes that include recommendations for next steps
    Project managing events and projects that are being implemented by various Teach For All teams in support of our external strategy in Africa
    Managing logistics for conference calls, external meetings and events in the region
    Coordinating trip planning and logistics, including drafting itineraries, compiling preparatory materials, and arranging travel and accommodations
    Coordinating and project managing effectively across various Teach For All teams in pursuit of our engagement with external stakeholders
    Supporting on drafting/review of proposals/reports, coordinating across TFAll staff and partners to collect necessary info, etc

    Education & Experience

    Strong English written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as research and analytical skills are required
    Other languages spoken in the local and/or regional context highly preferred
    Minimum of 3-5 years of work experience highly preferred
    Previous communications / non-profit experience preferred, but not required
    Previous experience with fundraising preferred, but not required
    Previous experience working in a global organization and/or a matrix organizational structure preferred, but not required
    Previous experience working in a remote, virtual work environment preferred, but not required
    Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook highly preferred
    Familiarity with Salesforce or other client relationship management system a plus

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Ability to juggle several competing priorities at once with a spirit of flexibility and positive outlook
    Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a global, fast-paced, dynamic work environment, while maintaining a very high bar for quality
    Ability to work well and prioritize independently in a global work environment with mostly remote and virtual team engagements
    Ability to navigate ambiguity with good judgement, and ability to navigate a complex, matrix-based global organizational structure
    Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
    Sensitivity to diversity in backgrounds and beliefs (e.g., racial, cultural, socioeconomic, political, etc.)
    Exemplifies Teach For All’s core values and a commitment to Teach For All’s mission

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  • Community Associate Community Sales Manager Community Sales Manager Community Sales Manager Construction Project Manager

    Community Associate Community Sales Manager Community Sales Manager Community Sales Manager Construction Project Manager

    You will be critical to making our centres run like clockwork. Our buildings may be beautiful, and the tech top-notch, but it is people like you who really complete the experience. If you join us as a Community Associate, you will help create a great environment for our customers, which means they return happy, time and time again.
    What you’ll need…

    Customer service – this is at the heart of what we do so you should have a background in the service industry and have dealt with a diverse mix of people and customers. We offer a comprehensive induction and lots of training so we will consider people from a range of backgrounds such as Retail, Hospitality the creative arts…anywhere where the customer is at the heart of the business.  
    Leadership – You’ll be working in a small team of between 2-5 people (depending on the size of your centre) so you should have experience of working independently. Leaders at IWG are inspiring, caring and nurturing to ensure their people feel motivated to deliver world class customer service, every single day. If you join us, you’ll be developing your career from day one!
    Tech – We use a variety of systems and tech in our centres, so you’ll need to have a good command of basic IT packages such as MS Office. We will teach you the rest.  
    Problem Solving – No two days will be the same, each one will throw up new challenges for you to overcome. Problem solving is important, you will be thinking on your feet, ensuring your centre always run smoothly.

    What’s in it for you…

    You get to work in an amazing office building with great facilities
    A structured, comprehensive induction and ongoing training to help you settle into your new job and grow your career
    Lots of variety and new challenges – no two days are the same
    An opportunity to help to run a centre as if it was your own
    Dynamic working environments, with committed teams to build great relationships with customers
    Generous benefits and salary
    Sales & KPI led bonus & incentives
    We are a truly global business with 3,400 locations in 120 countries. This means we can offer continual development and opportunities for progression including international mobility.
    A truly diverse and inclusive workforce
    Work/Life balance – standard business hours (Monday to Friday)
    A full time, permanent job that you can rely on

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  • Country Director SSA

    Country Director SSA

    The SSA commercial team includes sales and marketing only but may have responsibility for other functions, such as regulatory, medical across Sub Saharan Africa markets namely Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

    What you’ll do?

    You will be part of the leadership team who will transform healthcare in Africa, and play a role in realizing our full potential in our Sub Saharan markets.  Our vision is to sustainably unlock the opportunities within our region, making it a reality through strong focus, expansion and transformation.  The role reports to the Country President, African Cluster and is on the Senior Leadership Team of the African Cluster.

    Typical accountabilities will include:

    Transformation and executional excellence of channel management (distribution, HCP prescription and retail).
    Develop a robust demand generation workforce across sales leadership and representatives with clear ownership on in-market targets and deliverables thereof.
    Develops and delivers business plans and performance targets based on trends analysis.
    Identify, evaluate, and deliver on growth opportunities within the cluster.
    Provides coaching and leadership to the commercial organization to create an inclusive performance culture.
    Monitors and achieves targeted objectives for market performance, efficiency, and financial performance.
    Closely managing sales teams.
    Monitors all commercial activities and performance such as long-range planning, pricing, promotions, etc.
    Develops and manages distributor strategies/partnerships while driving demand generation to deliver sustainable business performance.
    Ensures compliance with all local regulations per market.

    If this sounds appealing, please read on to understand the experience and skills we’re looking for…
    ESSENTIAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE REQUIRED?

    Bachelor’s degree in Science or equivalent.
    MBA qualification.
    10+ years pharmaceutical marketing and commercial experience.
    Strong expertise in market analysis, deep market research insights mining, forecast analysis and business case development with scenario planning.
    Detailed understanding of the development process and necessary commercial touchpoints.
    Sufficient understanding of technical risks & implications for the commercial aspects to future brands.
    Deep knowledge on market-shaping solutions using innovative & disruptive models.
    Experience of developing compelling business cases (in-country / above-country).
    Experience of working with medical affairs, Pricing / Market access as a commercial lead.
    Experience of working with external customers including patients, prescribers, payers, providers, and partners.

    Desirable

    Specialty medicines with complex ecosystems (patients, healthcare providers, systems, payer).
    Relevant Therapeutic Area experience.
    Inline Brand Marketing Company experience (or external equivalent).
    Market development and expansion work (Pre-launch and/or Post-launch).
    Exposure to and a track record of effective management of decision-making bodies.

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  • Decorative Sales Executive- Projects

    SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

    In this role you will support the Sales Manager in promoting and selling a range of Decorative paint products to new, existing and specified potential large project customers. 
    The role is based in Nairobi and reports to the Sales and Marketing Manager- Decorative.

    Responsibilities:

    Introduce, promote, and sell Decorative products to allocated project customers and geographical territories through regular visits and obtain market information.
    Execute sales policies and marketing activities in line with company rules and regulations to support business growth, uniformity, and business efficacy.
    Have a robust follow-up on collection per assigned targets to ensure that company working capital conditions remain healthy.
    Maintain good relationships, provide high-quality service to ongoing project sites, and attend to customers’ complaints promptly.
    Create and maintain data and be an active user of CRM
    Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure timely delivery and good customer service.
    Liaise with the client market and respond to inquiries, introducing products and services to potential projects.
    Undertake and regularly update area audits to identify market potential within own designated geographical area together with Supervisor.

    WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER
    What we look for: 
    Qualifications:

    Bachelor’s Degree. 
     At least 3 years’ relevant experience in similar role. Working in construction industry and related areas is an added advantage.

    Competencies:
    We are looking for someone who;

     Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
     Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction and able to present effectively.
     Able to build a network of contacts and relationships to achieve objectives.
     Adheres to Company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.
    Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes this to achieve objectives.

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  • Business Development Services Consultant – Ray Project

    Business Development Services Consultant – Ray Project

    The main approaches being used by the project include:

    A Mentorship model tincrease youth engagement in the agriculture sector. Regenerative agriculture timprove productivity, increase income and restore natural capital.
    Market Systems Development tstimulate long term sustainable change in which markets operate more effectively and critically and work better for young men and women. Over the longer term the project intends timpact 100,000 young people by demonstrating the viability of agri-business as a viable career option

    Objective of assignment

    The project will hire a Business Development Services (BDS) Consultant whwill provide services that will enhance the entrepreneurial capacity of young women and men teffectively run and manage their agri-enterprises. Specifically, the consultant will build the capacity of the young agri-prenuers to:
    Access better and structured markets.
    Improve their competitive advantage by supporting youth agri-prenuers taccess information on improved and innovative technologies, broaden networks with regards toutreach and better their skills set timprove their business operational efficiency.
    Improve their business acumen in the dynamic agricultural space through mentoring and couching respectively.
    Develop/refine sustainable production and marketing models thelp their business either grow/expand or improve their operational efficiency.

    The consultants will provide Business trainings, linkages, networking, mentoring, coaching tsmall and medium sized enterprises and individual businesses within their respective counties timprove their businesses on the below listed skills sets:

    Business management skills
    Business registration
    Business planning
    Public and customer relations skills
    Keeping proper business records
    Market Research Techniques
    Marketing business products/services
    Taxation issues in business
    Costing and pricing of business products and services
    Business financing
    Management of cash stock, and credit
    Management of human resources
    Risk management
    Finance proposal development
    Quality management and improvement of products and services
    Financial analysis
    Methodology

    Inception phase

    The assignment will start with an inception phase. This phase will include review of training guides, project documents, market related reports and policies. A rapid review of training needs assessment and the available information of the study area will alsbe done.
    The inception phase will end with submission of the inception report with comments from Practical Action incorporated.

    Training Phase

    The interim phase will include support in conducting deep-stick intervention assessments through reviews of the available project documents including the market analysis and baseline assessment reports tgain meaningful understanding of the project participants capacity strengthening needs (needs analysis).
    Disaggregate mentors’ information and capacity development needs as per the respective value chain (poultry, African leafy vegetables, tomatoes, ground nuts and soybeans) tdefine specific intervention areas.
    Support businesses texpand their business by providing tailored advice, information, training, referrals, and support. This will alsinclude value addition approach.
    Provide small group/individualized trainings and advice.
    Assist in the developmental processes of the established enterprises, including, acting as a sounding board and referral agent for income generation/enterprise development.
    Build capacity and provide guidance tmentors tundertake various business tasks which will be achieved by mentoring clients in business skills, advice, connections tlocal networks, resources, opportunities and more lucrative markets.
    Link/refer individual mentors tlocal service providers such as banks and training organisations.
    Create linkages/networks with financial institutions and/or other advisory organisations or bodies that can assist in stimulating or advancing business development in the target areas.
    Encourage commercial and industrial businesses in the area tprovide their expertise and facilities tmicrbusiness providers.
    Set up an effective monitoring, learning and evaluation plan and tool tmonitor business progress of all young business owners in the respective counties.
    Final reporting phase
    The initial draft of interim reports shared by consultant will be reviewed by Practical Action.
    The final reports will be produced by the consultant upon incorporation of all comments from reviewers.
    The consultant will present specific recommendations taddress problems/ constraints/ gaps and opportunities for improvement, and roles of different actors in creation of working opportunities for young men and women.

    Deliverables
    The following deliverables are envisioned under this consultancy:

    Inception report (Max 15 pages): an inception report incorporating findings of rapid review of training guidelines (including development of tailored modules for agri-prenuers), desk review, details of work plan, and time schedules, and the tentative outline of training content.
    Interim reports: a brief training reports and progress highlighting number of youths trained, lessons learnt and linkages tmarket actors.
    Final reports: Detail report meeting the objectives and scope of the TOR with used methodologies as agreed in Inception Report and revisited in Interim Report. Final report will be the end product after incorporation of all the comments from Practical Action. If the report is acceptable, final payment will be made.
    A detailed schedule will be developed and agreed with the successful candidate for these deliverables.

    Skills Required
    Consultant profile/eligibility criteria For the purposes of this assessment, the Consultant should have at least a bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness /Agricultural economics/ Marketing/ Economics/ Commerce/Business management or related field background and extensive experience and knowledge in business mentoring and coaching in Kenya, including for youth and women initiatives. Among the desirable qualifications for lead consultant are:

    Knowledge of ILstart and improve your business (SIYB) and grow and expand your business (GEYB) and mentoring approaches.
    Practical business knowledge with emphasis on marketing and financial management skills.
    Demonstrated experience in Market Research, monitoring and evaluation and product development.
    A good command of the English, Swahili and Lulanguages.
    Demonstrated experience in small business development and management (own business or by providing business development services), experience with small business financing, market analysis and market research.
    Demonstrated experience in community economic development, community empowerment, working with community-based organisations.
    Strong experience in networking.
    Highly developed interpersonal and oral communication skills.
    Motivated and goal orientated.
    Comfortable working autonomously.
    Creative and strong problem-solving skills.
    Strategic/big picture view – goal orientated.
    Report writing experience.
    Experience directly working with young people in research.
    Good understanding and proven track record in safeguarding / dnot harm principle.
    Experience working in the lake Basin, highly recommended.

    Interested consulting entities that have capacity to deliver this TOR are invited to submit a complete proposal to recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke with subject line “RAY Business Development Services Consultant” to reach Practical Action on or before 18th September 2023.Guidelines for Submission of Expression of InterestA consulting entity and individuals that meets the above requirements and is available within the time limit indicated above should submit the following:

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    recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke

  • Africa Markets Sustainability Manager

    Africa Markets Sustainability Manager

    Overview

    This role is positioned within the Global Sustainability Team; the post holder will provide direction and leadership on the Grain to Glass (G2G) agenda across the seven Africa markets and drive the agenda in line with our strategic goals.
    The role will provide G2G leadership to the Africa Governance and Utilities teams driving improvements and best practice sharing across Africa.  The successful candidate will be expected to build excellent working relationships with representatives from each of the sites, the Supply Chain Directors, the Beer Category Director and key contacts in the Global teams.   
    The Africa Markets Sustainability Manager will be accountable for environment performance, regional compliance, and alignment with Global Sustainability 2030 strategy across the Africa markets.

    This includes, but is not limited to –

    Managing the creation and implementation of Africa Markets G2G roadmaps to deliver the 2030 targets across carbon, energy, water and circularity.   Working closely with the Market leads and the GST Pillar Leads.
    Providing technical direction and strategic leadership for technical, engineering & sustainability teams to deliver Africa Markets innovation opportunities, research programmes and pilot studies to deliver the sustainability strategy.
    Agreeing KPI targets through engagement with the Africa Markets Supply Chain Directors, operations sites and global teams to drive required improvements.
    Communicating successes throughout the Africa Markets, plus proactive and responsive escalations for any issues.
    Reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis on progress towards agreed targets, pilots and projects progress both locally and up to the Africa region and globally.
    Africa Markets Sustainability programs, forward looking Advocacy. Establish a work plan with key stakeholders in the different market organization structures (Environmental Manager, Procurement, Supply, Engineering, etc.)  that drives the transformation priorities and embeds the improvement programs at a market and site level.
    Managing G2G sustainability engagement & communication through tiered meetings, steering groups and subject matter expert groups across the Africa Markets.
    Taking a lead role in driving the required G2G culture, including employee education and engagement.
    Active member of the Global Supply Sustainability & Governance communities.
    Ensuring new projects meet market level legislative compliance across the Africa Markets through proactive compliance leadership.
    Leading key initiatives and strategic improvement projects in partnership with sites and key stakeholders.
    Ensure implementation of market/regional sustainability programs to achieve impact reductions at set milestones (targets) across the different G2G  focus areas (Scope 1 & 2 carbon, water, circularity etc.). Manage key sustainability strategic projects implementations and project management activities where required.
    Support the market on securing the required funding and in developing the required business cases.
    Support Regional Sustainability leads on the market Sustainability Capital Business Planning. Lead the development of a high-level efficiency and CAPEX sustainability 2030 roadmaps for each market. Align the road maps and CAPEX plans for each site and maintain continuous updates. 
    Share best practices. Identify and share global & market Environmental and Sustainability best practices on Brewing and Packaging sites.
    Customer and consumer insights, benchmark market for all sustainability focus areas (GHG, energy, water, waste etc.).

    Leadership Responsibilities

    As part of the Africa Markets & Beer Sustainability team, the role will work as part of this small team or alone and engage with local site management to influence, guide and support on sustainability issues.
    The role will lead the Africa Markets environmental sustainability tiered reporting, providing clear direction and support across the region.
    The Africa Markets Sustainability Manager will be accountable for the Africa markets delivery of the required G2G Sustainability performance improvement and any strategic interventions required as the lead subject matter expert for these Markets

    Purpose of Role

    The purpose of this role is to develop and drive a sustainable business for the Africa Markets with emphasis on energy, carbon, water, waste & wider sustainability initiatives. Embedding the correct culture is key to the delivery of the above.

    Main Accountabilities

    Develop and agree environmental KPIs at a site and market level aligned with the overall Africa strategy to deliver the 2030 strategic goals & future ambition.
    Responsible for market sustainability targets, development of plans to meet those targets, and oversee their delivery. Report the Africa Markets G2G KPIs and provide insight on performance at a regional and global level. Coordinate Annual Environmental Survey rollout to sites and support external data assurance process. 
    Manage a program of G2G Sustainability initiatives across the Africa Markets to ensure delivery of targets. Support the Beer category and Global Sustainability teams with the development of costed environmental roadmaps
    Engage directly with Technical & Engineering teams to deliver innovation, R&D and pilot trials across the Africa Markets aligned to 2030 strategy. Analyse technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects in relation to site G2G targets and compliance.
    Implement Climate change risk management across the seven Africa markets and the required flow of information to the GST Climate Risk Program Manager.
    Lead the Integration of climate change risk mitigation & management into the overall risk management systems in each Africa Market Risk Management Committee.
    Drive engagement for the implementation of best practices in the areas of G2G Sustainability performance, standards, and capabilities. Promote and raise environmental awareness, at all levels of the impact of emerging environmental issues.
    Provide support and expertise to sites on current and upcoming environmental legislation and regulatory changes.
    Ensure engineering budgets, bids, and contracts include full environmental impact assessments.
    Ensure policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work, and the purchase of materials or services includes environmental aspects/impacts.
    Communicate the Africa Markets G2G performance internally to staff and externally to stakeholders as appropriate. Lead awareness and engagement activities to progress the Africa environmental agenda.
    Lead the Africa G2G Working Group managing the provision of a full G2G service, engaging the Sustainable Procurement and Packaging Brand Change functions for provision of input and resources as required.
    Lead the Africa G2G workstream reviews ensuring the required momentum is maintained for the delivery of the 2030 G2G targets.
    Manage G2G reporting for Africa delivering the required input at the Africa T5 Run & Improve and the Africa Regional Sustainability calls.
    Contributing to the creation and implementation of a Regenerative Agriculture and Biodiversity Roadmap across the seven Africa markets and environments.
    Provide leadership to the I&BC functions across the Africa markets, supporting the delivery of the Packaging sustainability delivery programs.

    Qualifications and Experience Required

    Graduate with 5 -10 years environmental experience in food or brewing/spirits industry preferred. In-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chains, engineering. At least 5 years’ experience in a process environment. Has delivered change programs in a production lead environment.
    Must have good understanding of scale & complexity of the business across the Africa Markets
    Excellent project management, program management, communication, and interpretation of complex environmental data and trends.
    Great engagement and communication skills and experience of coaching and influencing a range of stakeholders for success.
    Must be approachable and able to provide clear and concise information.
    Strong facilitation, training and presentation skills.
    Good at networking to establish excellent relationships at all levels.
    A proven track record in managing people and or small teams, projects, and cross-functional team working.
    Environmental professional – or equivalent professional qualifications preferred.
    Overall, good knowledge of Environmental legislation and standards.  Competency in Diageo environmental capability framework for environmental sustainability, Carbon & Energy, Water and Wastewater, Solid waste and resource use, Specific aspects to air, land, and water, and site biodiversity.
    Competency in environmental capability framework for Sustainable agriculture, Packaging, Logistics, and consumer brand sustainability.        
    Fluid in written and verbal English language.

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    diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Manager, Social Sector Financing (Global)

    Manager, Social Sector Financing (Global)

    What you will do:
    You will work with Genesis colleagues to acquire, lead and deliver consulting projects to help our clients unlock and realise value in human development, by helping governments and their partners spend enough, spend well, and access innovative sources and modes of financing, while understanding how population dynamics and economic change will affect requirements and resources. You will oversee rigorous economic and statistical analysis of data and reports using both conceptual and quantitative approaches. The intended result of this is that marginalised populations will have access to better social sector services. In each project, you will:

    Ensure service excellent and delivery;
    Manage interactions and negotiations with clients;
    Performance manage the team and team members;
    Ensure project profitability and efficiency;
    Assess and structure the problem to be solved, and approach to the analysis of data and information, testing and refining hypotheses, and drafting and communicating conclusions and recommendations to the client.

    In some cases, you will travel to do this, usually with colleagues.
    You will also lead work in:

    business development in social sector financing, including responsibility for leading and managing proposals;
    turning new ideas on social sector financing into concrete products, such as blogposts, academic articles, conference presentations, or innovative products for clients.
    practice organisation, including working on practice strategy, business systems, recruiting, nurturing, and managing consultants, and building and leading new specialisms in social sector financing.

    Who you are:
    The ideal Genesis candidate carries a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Such candidates:

    Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solvers
    Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
    Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record.

    For this role, the preferred candidate will possess the following essential skills and competencies

    Master’s degree in Economics, Development Studies, Maths, Statistics or similar
    At least 5 years’ relevant professional experience in social sector financing.
    Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams in changing environments
    Leadership skills, and the capability to lead teams and projects
    Ability to solve problems through clear thinking, and strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including attention to detail.
    Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills in English
    Strong interpersonal skills
    Excellence in Excel, and STATA, R, Matlab or Tableau.

    Other desirable skills and competencies include:

    Consulting experience
    Proficiency in other advanced software packages, such as Python, dashboards, such as PowerBI, data visualisation, presentation or design software, and GIS
    Languages relevant to Genesis’ geographies, especially French.

    Additional information:

    All applications must be made online on the Genesis website
    Applicants must be eligible to work and willing to be based in any one of the following countries: South Africa, Kenya, Côte d’ Ivoire, United Kingdom, and India, or from home in other countries.
    Candidates should be willing to travel for short periods of time (1-4 weeks at a time) to countries to conduct fieldwork depending on project requirements
    Candidates should be comfortable to work with colleagues in a face-to-face and virtual setting.
    Applications will be reviewed on a regular basis: we recommend interested candidates submit their applications now.

    Apply via :

    genesis.mcidirecthire.com