Roles and Responsibilities
Lead and manage the portfolio of partnership plans, ensuring timely delivery of quality results and capturing learnings and insights Quality delivery will primarily happen through your team of (currently 6) local BoP marketing experts spread across the program countries and in close collaboration with the country team leads of 2SCALE. Ensuring that these full-time experts can effectively do their work and deliver results in a timely manner and with the right application of the expertise of Bopinc.
Coordinate the involvement of Bopinc technical advisors from Bopinc headquarters and Kenya/Ethiopia/Nigeria offices, ensuring the technical expertise of these advisors is optimally used within the program on topics such as delivery of engaging training, (digital) innovation, behavioral change, last-mile distribution and women entrepreneurship
Serve as a member of the Program Management Team, consisting of representatives of all consortium organizations.
Take full responsibility for the optimal utilization of the budget of Bopinc within 2SCALE, and ensure timely, quality and consistent reporting on the same.
Provide thought leadership within the program on the topic of BoP marketing & distribution of nutritious food products and private sector development. This thought leadership should also be conveyed outside of the program, showcasing 2SCALE insights and results through various fora and communication channels.
Ensure alignment of 2 SCALEs work with Bopinc’s organizational strategy and other active projects within Bopinc to leverage resources.
Build on the 2SCALE partnerships to support new business development opportunities.
Next to managing the 2SCALE program, the Program Manager will actively support the Bopinc Country Lead to expand the office through Business Development and (strategic) programmatic support.
Qualifications and educational requirements
Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, development economics and/or agricultural economics
At least 10 years of work experience of which 5 years in a similar role
Experience in implementing projects in consortia with other organizations
Knowledge of the broader agribusiness sector in Africa
Deep understanding of marketing & distribution in African BoP consumer markets
Willing to frequently travel across Africa and to the Netherlands
Excellent communication skills, in both English and preferably French and strong ability to prepare clear written reports
Core Competencies
Leading self and others
Acts as a positive role model collaborating and supporting the development of others.
Agility
Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Performance is consistent, even under pressure.
Effective communication
Expresses ideas in a clear, concise, and open manner. Handles conflict effectively, by finding common ground. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Fluent in English. Strong ability to prepare clear written reports.
Strategic perspective
Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, and thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization.
Results orientation
Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them.
We offer
A motivated, multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team of professionals
Culture of dedication to delivery whilst also ensuring creativity and innovativeness
International travel to connect to our global team at least once a year
Market-based remuneration and conditions
Flexible office hours and opportunity to work from home
