Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in the NGO industry is recruiting a Country Manager for their operation in Kenya. The Country Manager is responsible for ensuring and improving the performance, productivity, efficiency, and profitability of departmental and organizational operations through the provision of effective methods and strategies. Working with the management team, the Country Manager will contribute to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices and achievement of sales targets for both bicycles and spare parts.

For more information and how to apply, please follow the link below.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as Chief Executive Officer
  • Supervises Chief Operations Officer, Finance Controller, Program Manager, M&E Manager
  • Oversee the management of all day-to-day operations for the company
  • Leads the strategic planning process for the country, including setting targets for sales of bicycles and spare parts across all markets (Individual customers, Organisations, Government and others)
  • Manages and coordinates all activities associated with the program and M&E team and the “Grow Pathway”
  • Liaises with all suppliers, sales customers and government officers
  • Represents the organization in all activities associated with building partnerships with government, donors, other development organisations (NGOs and UN etc.) and influence, use of organization funded partnership bikes and the sale of bikes to new partners / organisations.
  • Supervises and manages all country team members
  • Responsible for all logistics operations – production plan and bicycle distributions in the Mobilised Communities and or with partners
  • Carries out the budgeting for country operations in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Regional Director
  • Prepares all operational reports and facilitates preparation of financial and programmatic reports as required
  • Any other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

  • Should hold at least 10 years’ experience working in the development sector, with social enterprises, or foundations and donors in the development sector.
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership position
  • Experience in sales and business development is an added advantage.
  • Experience managing large multi sectoral teams.
  • Experience managing business start-ups is an added advantage.
  • Industry relevant production and assembly experience an added advantage
  • Knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management
  • Knowledge of business and management principles and practices
  • Knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices
  • Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
  • Knowledge of project management principles and practices
  • Information technology skills
  • Strong technical understanding of Operations Management including policies, procedures and planning
  • Proficient in financial analysis and budgeting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.