Regional Enterprise Development Coordinator - Ghana

Position:Regional Enterprise Development Coordinator - Ghana

Location: Accra, Ghana

About RI: Relief International (RI) and it division EnterpriseWorks (RI-EW) is a leading global change organization committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world's most vulnerable populations. By partnering with the private sector, beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Coordinate RI's social enterprise programming in West Africa inclusive of business strategy and product development, carbon revenue generation and management, conversion of Ghana program into new legal entity, partnership/investor relations and integration into new regional markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate RI's Social Enterprise (SE) programs in West Africa, with particular emphasis on supporting expansion of current operations throughout Ghana
• Update the strategic regional planning process through annual business plan, business development strategy, financial projections/budgets, and performance analysis; streamline business operations as appropriate for commercial entity.
• Support employees, partners and stakeholders, as well as potential affiliates/subsidiaries in implementing the strategic business plan
• Ensure proper financial management and reporting for Social Enterprise operations.
• Lead business expansion across the region within the framework of RI Ghana's integrated commercial entity
• Identify and secure opportunities for integration into new markets and lead country development of local production and/or sale structure for SE products/new products
• Lead product portfolio diversification through product feasibility research and new market assessments
• Strengthen existing production, supply chain, distribution and sales networks for regional access and supplyManage SE carbon revenue program implementation and revenue generation activities; support, where appropriate, development of additional carbon financing schemes for new products/ RI country programs
• Lead commercialization and marketing effort for program related VERs
• Identify and secure additional sources of capital (debt and equity) beyond the traditional donor base and develop and maintain a database of potential partners inclusive of angel and strategic investors
• Support strategic program marketing strategies for international promotion about unique and defining business platform
• Support RI's transformation as a leader in this sector

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.

• Solid business background required, with particular emphasis on marketing and supply chain management. MBA preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Previous experience managing carbon financing programs;
• Previous experience managing Improved Cookstove Programs a plus
• Experience in market research, product trial and assessment
• Demonstrable expertise of capacity building with local civil society
• Experience in non-profit as well as for-profit budget and contract management
• A minimum of 5 years experience in distribution/wholesale/ importation of local product/ local manufacturing/franchise operations preferred
• Experience with microfinance, helpful
• Previous work experience in West Africa
• Ability to excel within different and often unique contexts
• Native English speaker, strong command of French preferred

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, salary history, three professional supervisory references (with contact information) and your date of availability. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please visit: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=RI&cws=4&rid=393