Managing Director at Mobisol - Prepaid Energy

The Managing Director (MD) will work in partnership with Mobisol’s CEO, CFO and Head of Business Development, based in Berlin and local heads of departments, and have significant management responsibility for all angles of the Tanzanian and Rwandan businesses. First and foremost, the candidate must be able to execute on day-to-day operations and drive growth while marketing to and serving the rural “Bottom of the pyramid.”  This involves organising the streamlining of the supply chain and distribution, internal operations and processes, designing sales strategies, controlling costs and recommending investments, managing staff, and developing local and regional partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and leadership towards achievement of Mobisol’s vision, mission and strategic objectives, in line with the company’s growth objectives.
• Develop, drive and oversee strategic business development and growth, also outside of Tanzania and Rwanda.

• Oversee the design, promotion and delivery of quality operations, products and services to customers.
• Ensure prudent management and utilisation of company resources within approved budget, guidelines, policies, laws and regulations.
• Establish, implement and enforce a robust company-wide risk management framework and systems.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of all direct reports.
• Ensure the company maintains good relationships with customers, the Board of Directors, partners, investors, stakeholders and the general public.  
• Ensure submission of performance reports to investors and the Board of Directors.

Mode of Application:

Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@peopledynamicsltd.com quoting the position in the subject line.

The closing date for applications is 5 December 2014.

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Mobisol is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified women and men. All applications are appreciated, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Desired Skills and Experience

• MBA or Masters in General Management, and/or Engineering or other related fields.
• 10 – 15 years’ experience in a similar position, with a similar level of responsibility/seniority, in a fast growing industry.
• Minimum 3 years on the ground experience managing complex operations in East Africa.
• A proven track record of successfully scaling up operations is a must.
• Demonstrable experience in managing large teams, especially with planning, leading and managing change.
• Highly organized, with the ability to set priorities and enforce them, and to meet deadlines.
• High level of interpersonal skills, especially the effective management of culturally diverse teams.
• Understanding of how to develop and lead senior-level partnerships.
• Strong sense of initiative and urgency.
• Strong oral and communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Knowledge of German is a plus.

• Ability to travel in Tanzania, Rwanda and to the company’s German headquarters.