Supervisory Board Member

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Company Details
Name:Bopinc
Industry: Consumer Goods
Description: At Bopinc, we believe the best products should be available, where they matter most. Fulfilling aspirations and needs is key. Through the power of entrepreneurship, every new idea is turned upside down and inside out. Until we find the right innovation, right for low-income communities. From startups to multinationals, we help organisations to design and deliver commercially and socially viable business models. Our diverse team of global innovators and entrepreneurs, bridge the gap between private and development sectors. We frequently have positions at Bopinc, so make sure to check this page regularly. Currently our focus countries are Nigeria, Kenya, Ethiopia and Bangladesh. We are always looking for talented people. We believe in local knowledge and expertise. So if you have this knowledge and experience in working at the BoP and live in one of these countries please send us your resume.
Job Description

The Board would particularly benefit from candidates who can bring expertise in:

° Business experience in or with low-income countries in Africa and/or Asia;

° Understanding of growing a foundation or social enterprise into multiple emerging markets with decentralized operations;

° Experience with organizational, financial, cultural, and risk challenges of such growth;

° Working with a broad range of stakeholders (public and private) and having a strong global network;

° Knowledge of donor, development finance institution (DFI), corporate, or foundation funding in emerging markets.

° Expertise in innovation, including digital/AI, in low-income countries is a strong plus

Each Supervisory Board member must demonstrate:

° Independence, integrity, and the ability to act constructively and critically without conflicts of interest;

° Commitment to Bopinc’s mission and values, with sensitivity to social and cultural contexts;

° Courage, critical thinking, and the ability to challenge groupthink and proposed decisions;

° High-level interpersonal, networking, and bridge-building skills;

° Fluency in English (written and spoken); 

° Previous experience in a supervisory board role is considered helpful.

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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