Oolu is the fastest growing off-grid solar company West
Africa. Our Vision is to be the pre-eminent energy and financial service
provider to millions of customers in the developing world. Our model, developed
with local communities, allows us to reach off-grid households in rural
villages offering them modern energy access. With a monthly payment model
reducing barriers to access, as well as maintenance, parts and battery
replacements included in our service, we save our clients money and assure them
a continuous, dependable source of energy. In Wolof, a national language of
Senegal,
Oolu means ‘trust’. By building trust with the communities in which we
work, we can grow together.
Job Title: Country Manager (English Speaking West Africa)
Industry: Renewables & Environment and Financial
Services
Employment type: Full-time
Experience: Executive
Job function: Sales, Business Development, Management
Job description
We are looking for a person to oversee our subsidiary in
Nigeria. Country Managers are the most senior position operating within a
country, and thus are responsible for all local P&L, country expansion
plans, hiring, marketing, engaging with government officials and securing local
and strategic partnerships. This position will report directly to the founders
and will have significant influence in broader organizational priorities.
He/She will be expected to drive the organizational performance while maintaining our fun start-up culture. If
successful in Nigeria, they will also be expected to expand into surrounding countries.
Required Skills and Experience:
You must currently be a Country Manager or Executive at a
fast-paced, high growth enterprise
You must have a minimum of 3 years top level management
experience at a Country Manager position in a growing, fast-paced company
operating in West Africa
Extraordinary candidates with 3 years of experience either
at an investment bank, a top management consulting firm or a fast-growth
start-up will also be considered
2 years of International experience or education abroad is
an asset
Fluency in English is required (French is an asset)
Previous experience in HR and Finance necessary
Strategic thinker and self-motivated team player
How to Apply
Did You Help Scale A Start-Up And Push It To Become A
Successful Enterprise?
Are You Currently A Country Manager And Looking For A New
Challenge?
Are You A Motivated Leader That Wants To Have A Social
Impact And Currently Manages A Large Team Across Several West African
Countries?
If Yes, then Apply here using your linkedIn Profile
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