Job Title: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Organisation: UpEnergy
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
UpEnergy brings aspirational clean energy and health products within
reach for low-income customers in Africa. We launch and grow businesses that
distribute and finance technologies like efficient cookstoves, water filters,
and solar lights. The products we sell generate carbon emissions reductions
which we have pre-sold through long term sales contracts to buyers in Europe
and North America. We sell products locally under our SmartHome brand and
through partnerships with other brands. We operate regional distribution hubs
and build distribution relationships with chain stores and local retailers. We
also sell directly to customers through an UpEnergy branded sales force.
Globally, UpEnergy has a long track record of capturing the value of energy
savings through sales of emissions reductions. The products we sell generate UN
certified carbon credits (CERs) delivered to buyers under the Clean Development
Mechanism. Our success with carbon sales has uniquely positioned us to rapidly
grow distribution and partnerships and reach more customers with energy saving
products.
reach for low-income customers in Africa. We launch and grow businesses that
distribute and finance technologies like efficient cookstoves, water filters,
and solar lights. The products we sell generate carbon emissions reductions
which we have pre-sold through long term sales contracts to buyers in Europe
and North America. We sell products locally under our SmartHome brand and
through partnerships with other brands. We operate regional distribution hubs
and build distribution relationships with chain stores and local retailers. We
also sell directly to customers through an UpEnergy branded sales force.
Globally, UpEnergy has a long track record of capturing the value of energy
savings through sales of emissions reductions. The products we sell generate UN
certified carbon credits (CERs) delivered to buyers under the Clean Development
Mechanism. Our success with carbon sales has uniquely positioned us to rapidly
grow distribution and partnerships and reach more customers with energy saving
products.
Job Summary: The CEO will
manage all current operations and new partnerships, to drive organizational
growth, and to lead the rapid development and testing of new businesses. Our
new CEO will have a track record of implementing management systems that
inspire excellence, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a keen ability to find,
assess, and test new opportunities. She
or he does not need to have led an organization previously, but will have
experience growing teams in emerging market economies. The role will also
require strong but thoughtful leadership, expert management of budgeting and
finance/accounting operations, and the ability to establish and maintain
effective organizational controls. The CEO will report to, and draw on the
expertise of, the UpEnergy Board of Directors which consists of founders and
investors who have built sales organizations and carbon finance projects
worldwide.
manage all current operations and new partnerships, to drive organizational
growth, and to lead the rapid development and testing of new businesses. Our
new CEO will have a track record of implementing management systems that
inspire excellence, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a keen ability to find,
assess, and test new opportunities. She
or he does not need to have led an organization previously, but will have
experience growing teams in emerging market economies. The role will also
require strong but thoughtful leadership, expert management of budgeting and
finance/accounting operations, and the ability to establish and maintain
effective organizational controls. The CEO will report to, and draw on the
expertise of, the UpEnergy Board of Directors which consists of founders and
investors who have built sales organizations and carbon finance projects
worldwide.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
- Continue to set and improve organizational
culture. Develop new operations with cultures of excellence, innovation,
and nimble experimentation. - Oversee performance management,
mentorship, leadership development, and the implementation of strong
organizational controls. - Attract and retain high performing team
members.
Strategy:
- Drawing on the Board of Directors as a
resource, articulate and evolve UpEnergy’s strategy as we seek to exceed
the expectations of current customers and provide new products to future
customers. - Formulate new strategic relationships with
product manufacturers, governments, NGOs, debt investors, and other retail
organizations. - Develop, pitch, and test new business
plans that contribute organizational goals and lead to new revenue
streams. - Own all aspects of UpEnergy’s strategic
execution.
Finance:
- Effectively oversee financial management
and accounting across UpEnergy’s corporate entities including annual
audits and quarterly financial reports. Manage UpEnergy’s outsourced CFO. - Maintain and update a long term financial
model in line with current corporate strategy.
Operations:
- Successfully manage existing partnerships
with product manufacturers, local governments, sovereign carbon buyers,
NGOs, debt investors, and other retail organizations. - Oversee product development and
procurement functions to ensure strong sales, margins and impact. Drive
continuous improvement through savvy management and creative
experimentation. - Manage complex existing supplier
relationships
Carbon Asset Management:
- Oversee carbon finance operations
including the teams of consultants that manage the generation and sales of
CERs. - Manage relationships and reporting to
carbon buyers.
Governance: Lead
quarterly board meetings to establish strategic priorities
quarterly board meetings to establish strategic priorities
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The CEO must hold a Bachelor’s Degree.
Masters degree in management related field preferred. - A track record of effective and strategic
management of organizational growth in management positions. - Proven team building and general
management experience in operationally challenging environments. - Strong financial management experience,
including internal controls and accountability: the ideal candidate will have managed
budgets and a P&L. - Broad knowledge and understanding of customers
and business culture in East Africa. - Experience in outward facing roles
representing organizations to diverse stakeholders such as investors,
partners, and clients. - Strong interpersonal and networking
skills. - Creative ambition: An entrepreneurial mindset.
- High expectations of self and team.
- Fluent English required.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should send their updated resumes and
cover letters highlighting their entrepreneurial and management experience to
[email protected].
cover letters highlighting their entrepreneurial and management experience to
[email protected].
Deadline: 28th April 2017
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