JOB ADVERT: DEPUTY COUNTRY MANAGER

YAOUNDÉ, CAMEROON

MPower Ventures, a global for-profit start-up in the energy access area (www.mpower.africa), is looking for an independent and entrepreneurial Deputy Country Manager in Cameroon. This is an exciting opportunity in a fascinating and rapidly growing field and in a start-up environment.

The main tasks of the deputy country manager are summarized below:

• • Lead strategy and tactical execution for market and business development efforts
• • Develop and execute marketing and social media strategies
• • Support team management and lead team in the absence of the Country Manager
• • Support local partners in after-sales and customer service
• • Research and execute regulatory and operational market procedures
• • Review business practices and processes and provide detailed fact-based feedback

The required skills and experience are summarized below:

• • A demonstrated capacity to take initiative, overcome challenges and work collaboratively through relevant work or project experience
• • At least 10 years of experience in management / business development, sales or related fields either in Cameroon or abroad
• • A MSc or MA in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Finance or any relevant field is desired with a passion for clean energy
• • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• • Team player and eager to learn new tools and roll-up sleeves to get the job done
• • Entrepreneurial and creative mindset that is well connected
• • Experience in financial services or technical sales is a plus
• • Knowledge of local languages is a plus

The position is available immediately. The company is still early stage and can tailor the position to your interests. The salary depends the former work experiences and qualifications.
Please fill in the following form: https://forms.gle/jcq758KCAdPzo1cP7 And submit your cover letter and resume to michael@mpower.africa