Role

In your role as business model innovation manager, you will provide business advisory to companies, ranging from small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) to multinationals, and social enterprises so they can enhance their commercial viability and social impact.  These can be early-stage or growth-stage companies, who are developing products and services targeted at low-income populations in Africa and Asia.

Examples of companies you may advise:

Dairy technology company looking to streamline their retail model so they can reach more smallholder farmers.

Health tech platform making quality pharma and healthcare services accessible in rural areas

Telecommunication company looking to expand reach in rural areas through women micro-retailers.

You will manage projects with our clients in which we advise companies, share your knowledge with our internal team, and support the development of new projects and partnerships.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who meets most of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor or (preferably) Masters degree in Business, Economics, Marketing, Sustainable Innovation, Product Design or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years professional experience focused on business modeling, (digital) innovation, marketing and distribution in emerging markets.
• 3+ years experience as founder or senior team member of a startup or scale-up, experience as a management consultant, pre-investment consultant or experience in delivery of acceleration or innovation programs.
• Experience in supporting SMEs in investment readiness.
• Knowledge and first-hand experience with the challenges and opportunities of inclusive business at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP), preferably in food & agriculture and renewable energy.
• Experience in advising and/or implementing gender inclusive strategies, is a plus.
• Empathy with the BoP as value seeking consumers and motivated entrepreneurs (not as beneficiaries) and a strong curiosity to better understand low-income markets.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders; government, development players, businesses, micro-entrepreneurs.
• Affinity with Bopinc’s mission.
• Fluent in English

• Core Capabilities

  You:

  • are a proactive self-starter with a high level of independence. You take responsibility for your own time and effectiveness.
  • are alert to opportunities to contribute and take the initiative to act on them.
  • are savvy in using data and financial numbers. Able to express complex data, ideas and facts in a clear, concise and open manner, both in oral and in written form.
  • actively listen and proactively share knowledge.
  • are able to develop and implement business strategies, you think long term and externally in order to contribute to the organization of the client.
  • are aware of the impact of decisions and activities on all parts of the organization.

  • What we offer

    • A motivated, multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team of professionals
    • Culture of dedication to delivery whilst also ensuring creativity and innovativeness
    • Market-based remuneration and conditions
    • An extra 8% monthly holiday scheme allowance (gross) paid in December of every year;
    • Health insurance coverage annually for yourself; In case you have a partner and children, an extra monthly allowance for health care insurance of 5% of your gross monthly salary is provided.
    • Participation in a collective pension scheme (partly paid by employer) and partly paid by yourself according to local tax law standards;
    • 20 full paid leave days in a year
    • National public holidays according to national policies
    • A yearly budget equivalent to 750 euro to invest in personal/professional development;
    • Commuting allowance
    • Travel based upon project needs

    • You will be based out of Nairobi, Kenya, Abuja, Nigeria or Utrecht, Netherlands. You must have a work permit in the respective country.