About FINCA Uganda:
FINCA International, one of the world’s leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 950,000 clients through 21 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Greater Middle East.

Job Summary: FINCA International is seeking an Energy Program Manager to launch and manage a large-scale micro-energy business (FINCA Energy) in Uganda and eventually surrounding countries. S/he will be based in Uganda and will report to the senior manager, research and new business initiatives, at FINCA International in Washington, DC.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

· Launch the FINCA Energy program and manage daily operations:

· Recruit and manage logistics, marketing, sales, and finance staff;

· Develop policies and procedures covering all aspects of operations: transport and storage of inventory, employee compensation, customer servicing logistics, etc.;

· Implement an inventory management MIS and oversee all logistical activities;

· Negotiate supplier agreements;

· Develop and implement a cohesive merchandising strategy that includes marketing activities, sales messaging, advertising, signage, product display;

· Develop and deliver sales and technical training to staff and to retailers;

· Determine criteria for recruiting retailers; provide ongoing training and support to retailers;

· Implement reporting system to track the performance of the business and report progress to FINCA management;

· Determine compensation and incentives for staff and retailers.

· Develop strategy for expansion into new geographic areas;

· Develop good working relationship with FINCA subsidiaries for purposes of coordinating on financing and sales activities. Develop service level agreements (SLAs) and internal MOUs as necessary;

· Manage supplier partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders in the market: government agencies, testing facilities, World Bank/ UN Foundation initiatives, donor agencies etc.;

· Initially manage 2- 3 sales staff. Manage an organization of approximately 20 managers and field agents within three years as program scales.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

· Advanced Degree in relevant field (Banking, Business, Finance);

· At least 7 years of relevant work experience;

· Experience launching, staffing, and managing new ventures to offer products and services targeted at the bottom of the pyramid;

· Experience in supply chain management. Ideally, candidate has successfully set up sales, distribution, and customer servicing networks, particularly in rural areas in East Africa;

· Familiarity with microfinance (preferred, not required);

· Familiarity with sales and distribution of solar products (preferred, not required);

· Process mapping skills (preferred, not required);

· Fluency in English required.

How to Apply:

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Deadline: 31^st March 2013

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