Grameen Foundation (GF) helps the world’s poorest people reach their full potential, by connecting their determination and skills with the resources they need.  In Ghana, Grameen Foundation develops mobile phone based solutions to strengthen health care delivery and improve health behaviors, particularly for the rural poor, and is starting up a new program that will use mobile phones to help smallholder farmers improve their efficiency and productivity.

JOB SUMMARY & KEY PRIORITIES:

This position will be responsible for driving the quality of GF’s programs in Ghana, and for leading the development of business strategies to ensure the sustainability of GF’s mobile services.  The Manager, Business Strategy works closely with the Country Director to develop new business opportunities, and to ensure efficient program operations and the effective use of program data to drive decision making.  This position

KEY RESULTS:

•   Support the Country Director in the evolution of GF Ghana’s country program strategy and the formation of strategic partnerships that further the impact of GF’s work in Ghana.
•   Lead the formation of strategic partnerships with private sector and the design and execution of  business strategies to strengthen scalability and sustainability of GF’s mobile services
•   In collaboration with the regional team and the External Affairs department, develop new business opportunities that are aligned with the regional and global strategies and that contribute to the impact and sustainability of our programs
•   Implement and lead a continuous quality improvement process throughout the Ghana country office programs, focusing on systems and process improvements
•   Provide leadership on the strategic use of data to assess and strengthen the health impact of GF Ghana’s programs.
•   Assist the Country Director with oversight of Ghana country office operations and finance, including support to budget development and management, human resource management, and office administration.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•   In-depth understanding of the local context, target audience needs, and regulatory environment
•   High level of skill required in Program Design & Management - helping build, pilot, and scale initiatives; and effective prioritization and execution of active projects.
•   Analytical skills to develop systems that meet strategic objectives, but are designed for  operational realities.
•   High level of Communication and Relationship Management skills; with an ability to influence others without authority, work in a networked organization, and deliver results with diverse partners.
•   Ability to analyze and leverage data to make informed decisions, and ensure their area has effective data/business processes.
•   Fluency and comfort with Human Centered Design principles and Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   7+ years of overall experience managing high impact programs and projects. At least 3 years of experience managing teams, experience with remote teams preferred.
•   Master’s in Business Administration or related degree required.
•   Excellent written and verbal English language skills
•   Experience working in a global/multicultural organizations across multiple time zones a strong plus.

ADDITIONAL COMMENT

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit the following documents in addition to a cover letter:

•   Detailed Curriculum Vitae stating current and latest posts  (WITH DATES) as well as summary of job responsibilities.
•   Certifies photocopies of relevant certificates of highest academic qualification.
•   Names, e-mail addresses and  telephone numbers of three (3) Referees (work-related).
•   Applications should reach the following address not later than November 30,2014.

rnaadeinikoi@grameenfoundation.org

Closing Date: 15 December, 2015

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