Jobs at FINCA International in Uganda - Program Manager

Job Title: Energy Program Manager (Long-term Consultant Position)
Opportunity Type: Job
FINCA International
Uganda

About the Organization:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.

About the Job:
FINCA International is seeking an Energy Program Manager to launch and manage a large-scale micro-energy business (FINCA Energy) in Uganda and eventually surrounding countries. S/he will be based in Uganda and will report to the senior manager, research and new business initiatives, at FINCA International in Washington, DC.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

    Launch the FINCA Energy program and manage daily operations:
        Recruit and manage logistics, marketing, sales, and finance staff;
        Develop policies and procedures covering all aspects of operations: transport and storage of inventory, employee compensation, customer servicing logistics, etc.;
        Implement an inventory management MIS and oversee all logistical activities;
        Negotiate supplier agreements;
        Develop and implement a cohesive merchandising strategy that includes marketing activities, sales messaging, advertising, signage, product display;
        Develop and deliver sales and technical training to staff and to retailers;
        Determine criteria for recruiting retailers; provide ongoing training and support to retailers;
        Implement reporting system to track the performance of the business and report progress to FINCA management;
        Determine compensation and incentives for staff and retailers.
    Develop strategy for expansion into new geographic areas;
    Develop good working relationship with FINCA subsidiaries for purposes of coordinating on financing and sales activities. Develop service level agreements (SLAs) and internal MOUs as necessary;
    Manage supplier partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders in the market: government agencies, testing facilities, World Bank/ UN Foundation initiatives, donor agencies etc.;
    Initially manage 2- 3 sales staff. Manage an organization of approximately 20 managers and field agents within three years as program scales.

Qualifications:

    Advanced Degree in relevant field (Banking, Business, Finance);
    At least 7 years of relevant work experience;
    Experience launching, staffing, and managing new ventures to offer products and services targeted at the bottom of the pyramid;
    Experience in supply chain management. Ideally, candidate has successfully set up sales, distribution, and customer servicing networks, particularly in rural areas in East Africa;
    Familiarity with microfinance (preferred, not required);
    Familiarity with sales and distribution of solar products (preferred, not required);
    Process mapping skills (preferred, not required);
    Fluency in English required.


How to Apply:
http://www.microfinancegateway.org/p/site/m/template.rc/1.11.189379/

Deadline: 31/03/2013