An Entrepreneur/Leader as “Regional Director: West Africa" at Pyxera Global

About the job

ABOUT US:

PYXERA Global Africa is a startup for many reasons. We have worked in West Africa for several years bringing global talent to support the African social sector. Through that we have worked with several companies to create groundbreaking partnerships between the public, private, and social sectors, leveraging the unique attributes of each to create shared value and innovative solutions to complex challenges. Our initiatives include a wide range of methodologies including enterprise development, skills-based employee engagement and designing impactful corporate social responsibility strategies, and community partnership efforts that transform lives and livelihoods. We work across a variety of thematic social areas including circular economy and inclusive circular cities, equity in healthcare, education, agriculture, small business growth, and bridging the digital divide, among others.

1. I am not looking for a job but looking to bring positive impact to communities

2. across Africa. This role might help me do that!

3. I have been a lifelong leader of ideas – either my own or championing other’s ideas.

4. I thrive being in the start-up environment, where I value the flexibility

5. I am good at setting up the best processes which would suit an entrepreneurial environment

6. I have led diverse teams, some had members even senior than me

7. I am known to be a team builder and love bringing people together to solve complex problems

8. I have lived, worked, managed in several multi-cultural, multi-national environments

9. I have been recognized as a good public speaker and presenter of ideas

10. I enjoy working in complex problems, trying to find what I/team can do and take it forward – and seeing through to make it happen

11. I have raised, dealt with, managed partnerships amounting to several million dollars over the last decade

12. I am a network builder. I have built and managed networks – be it supporters, community, businesses or government and maintained good relationships all my life

13. I have always challenged the status quo for good. I believe that only by changing ourselves, we can change the world.

14. I thrive in drafting the vision statements but at the same time grounding it to actionable, bite sized initiatives – and inspiring everyone around me to make it possible.

15. I don’t mind traveling as required, I am hungry to bring positive social transformation to many communities.

Requirements

Here is a list of things that we are looking for in you, and if you feel right – send us your profile

• Minimum of 10 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of at least one specific technical area related to PYXERA Global’s programs and services (pro bono, community development, corporate social impact, nonprofit management, enterprise development, leadership development, circular economy, finance, education, skills gap, global health, etc.).

• A graduate or higher degree - M.Sc/MA/MBA in social sciences or equivalent from reputable universities in the region and/or Internationally

• Proven experience in business development, sales, fundraising

• Proven experience in change management

• Strategic leader with the ability to manage large teams and effectively motivate staff

• Knowledge of current thinking on development issues and methods; and demonstrable ability to anticipate emerging opportunities and develop them into potential clients and projects

• Excellent customer service, partnership creation and management skills a must

• A high degree of political savviness (in an organizational and business context)

• Expertise in developing and managing organizational budgets

• Significant experience in securing speaking opportunities and presenting to various audiences (exceptional public speaking skills)

• Ability to pragmatically solve problems, plan a course of action using analytical, conceptual, strategic and forward-thinking abilities to achieve an effective resolution.

• Ability to recognize, react and adjust to rapidly changing conditions and to lead the resources in an appropriate direction with cohesiveness and a sense of urgency

• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills including the ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally with sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, social and political issues.

• Coalition building capabilities, external networking, and experience in developing strategic partnerships

• Ability to effectively lead and build a team, communicate a vision, make timely and transparent decisions, solve problems, and manage conflict

• Fluency in English – Excellent communications skills, both oral and written. French would be an added advantage

• Embodies an entrepreneurial spirit and experience in building sustainable entities

• Ideally a native of one of the countries in West Africa and has lived, worked for the last several years in the region.