Special Project Associate at PoweredUp Consulting

Reports to: Special Project Manager.

Nature: Contract; 12months renewable

Language: Fluency in Hausa language is compulsory

Job Details

The Special Project Associate is responsible for recruiting, training and supporting a network of entrepreneurs in a defined region. The Special Project Associate is responsible to oversee assist and guide the Entrepreneurs in growing and developing their business ventures to bring clean energy access to their communities.

This position is a one- year contract term and requires frequent travel to develop and support the network of entrepreneurs.

Successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Representing the company in designated region
• Recruit new Entrepreneurs to the network
• Train new Entrepreneurs in soft skill acquisitions
• Coach new and existing Entrepreneur
• Identify new opportunities
• Develop long-term, well- defined goals and realistic action plans to drive sales
• Aid in the identification of new products or services for existing markets
• Manage logistics for distribution of products to various region
• Achieve impact targets for region aligned with enterprise goals

Qualifications/Experience

• Post-secondary degree in a business management or a related field
• Demonstrated experience working with small business
• Demonstrated facilitation and coaching experience
• Community leadership / sale experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English and Hausa language
• Strong IT and social media skills
• Effective deadline management skills
• Strong customer service orientation

Compensation
A competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience