Regional Lead 365 views

Responsibilities * Work closely with the global director overseeing West Africa to define long term vision and short term goals.

• Implement the strategic goals of the organization through day-to-day management of operations
• Lead on the execution, delivery and reporting of all projects in the region
• Oversee the following: Operations, HR, Risk, Compliance and other support functions
• Plan and implement the growth and expansion of Meridia in West Africa by deepening existing presence and exploring new regions and customer segments, as well as developing innovative new products
• Participate in new initiatives in technology to set up processes and enhanced customer experience
• Work with global and regional management to prepare, partner and deliver large land documentation projects
• Stay abreast of both company and industry sustainability and climate crisis efforts
• Develop Meridia’s value proposition and how land documentation can impact sector and landscape efforts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners, including leading banks, chocolate companies, cocoa buyers and government stakeholders

What you bring * Deep understanding of rural and peri-urban customer segments

• Ideal candidate will have a track record in a junior management capacity, with strong experience in coordinating and overseeing various projects and partnerships
• Worked at an agricultural value chain business division and having a network in the region
• 3+ years of direct experience preferably in micro finance, agri/rural, FMCG, telecom, or other sectors with large outreach specially focusing on products for the bottom of the pyramid segments
• Comfortable and proven track record coordinating projects with corporate, donor, NGO and government client
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage large teams

What we offer

• Full-time position (4 or 32 hours days/week) with market rate salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and the freedom to plan your own time
• Business trips to our HQ in Amsterdam