Chief Operating Officer

IMPORTANT
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will be considered. Any phone calls, emails or other types of canvassing may lead to your application being disqualified.
Please do not apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements set out below.
Location
: Kenya, Tanzania
Start date
: Immediate
Reports to
: CEO
Responsibilities of the COO
• Reporting directly to the CEO, the COO will be responsible for strategic leadership, Business Unit development and oversight, coordinating interfaces among Business Units and Supporting Business Units, team and culture building, and core operational functions.
• The responsibilities of the COO are summarized below:
• Spearhead the company to achieve and surpass business KPIs for revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction across all markets
• Lead and architect organization’s core Supporting Business Units (SBUs), particularly our SBU Project Execution (Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, O&M), Customer, and Business Systems teams
• Lead the operational rollout of country Business Units (BUs) in new markets, supported by the SBUs, and manage country BU leaders
• Build and manage a world-class team united by our Values
• Drive clarity of purpose throughout the company using KPIs, budgets, and effective methods of accountability
• Ensure that technical and customer service standards are upheld throughout the company
• Recruit and develop managers throughout the company to increase their capacity and drive retention of key personnel
• Represent the company with external investors and partners
• Collaborate effectively with the CEO and other key senior leadership at the company, including Finance, People Operations, and Technology
Qualifications
• Min MBA – with 10 years’ experience
• Strong track record of managing and growing teams, establishing systems and KPIs, and driving both revenue and profitability
• Strong emotional intelligence and a team player – you know how to bring people with you
• Analytical and data-driven
• A change agent: excited about continuous improvement and not content with maintaining status quo
• Gritty and tough enough to lead by example in a challenging market
• Experience working in Africa
• Passionate about being a senior leader with a company that is redefining energy access in Africa
• Our Values resonate with yours: Team, Humility, Positivity, Ingenuity, Passion, Integrity
Benefits and Compensation
Competitive and commensurate with experience.
Our client is looking to fill the above role.