Key Requirements

• Providing leadership by developing a long-term strategic direction which is aligned with the company’s overall mission and vision
• Implementing strategies and allocating resources to achieve the set objectives
• Responsible for the commercial results in Kenya
• Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the country office
• Managing and reporting the company’s finances in close collaboration with the contracted accounting firm Pipeline Development and Portfolio management
• Overseeing and managing the scouting and assessment of potential SMEs
• Responsible for quarterly monitoring of the portfolio both in terms of financials and impact performance
• Initiating and developing new business concepts and opportunities in close collaboration with the portfolio companies, partners, donors and other ecosystem players
• Empowering entrepreneurs to increase their social and environmental impact by connecting them to relevant development partners and developing public-private partnerships
• Building and maintaining strategic partnerships and networks and using them for information, support and cooperation purposes
• Developing, fundraising and implementing programs both on a country and global level that support the organization’s strategic goals

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant feel. Masters is an added advantage
• More than 8 years of relevant work experience in the impact investments space
• Proven entrepreneurial mindset, proactive, risk-taker, strong business acumen
• Good leadership skills, experience in working in an international environment
• A proven track record in developing business opportunities and building partnerships
• Result and impact-driven, proven commercial results
• Excellent commercial and communicative skills
• Strong problem solving skills and network capabilities
• Strong negotiation and decision making skills
• Committed and well connected