Business Developer Vacancy At OOLU

OOLU is the fastest growing off-grid solar company West Africa. Our Vision is to be the pre-eminent energy and financial service provider to millions of customers in the developing world. Our model, developed with local communities, allows us to reach off-grid households in rural villages offering them modern energy access. With a monthly payment model reducing barriers to access, as well as maintenance, parts and battery replacements included in our service, we save our clients money and assure them a continuous, dependable source of energy. In Wolof, a national language of Senegal, OOLU means ‘trust’. By building trust with the communities in which we work, we can grow together.

We are hiring for further expansion in West Africa!

Job Title: Business Developer (Operations Focused)

Key Responsibilities

• Launch and lead all Oolu activities in a new market: The business developer is highly operations focused and will launch and lead the pilot project in a new market, conduct all m&e activities, determine regional and sub-regional pricing models; build the team to scale, and ensure results oriented reporting to the board;
• Support the Executive team with business strategy formulation for a new market;
• Work closely with technical personnel to determine new project modalities and optimal project implementation solutions;
• Manage a large team and put in place strategies to ensure success in a new market;
• Identify, design, and negotiate new project and partnership opportunities;
• Draft agreements and/or contractual documents for the executive team which are required for signature and implementation of new projects;
• Push forward relevant institutional partnerships;
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through active networking, advocacy and effective communication of competencies in project service delivery and management to develop opportunities and engagements with new partners;
• Perform other duties as required and requested within the framework of his/her responsibilities or as assigned by the Executive Team;
• We’re looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in an international business environment which includes leading roles in business development, stakeholder management, communication, marketing, sales and/or finance or other relevant area.   

Skills and Experience: 

• Applicants must have previous experience working in operations-focused business development role where they helped scale a startup and/or be a passionate entrepreneur with a proven track record of business success;
• Previous experience in logistics and/or experience scaling operations for a leading distribution company in Africa is an asset;
• Previous experience in rural regions is desirable;
• Previous experience in recruiting, training, finding talent, and HR is an asset
• The applicant must speak fluent English;
• If the Applicant is not from the target country, the Applicant must be willing to relocate, all relocation fees will be the responsibility of the Applicant;
• The Applicant must have a valid passport before onboarding;

How to Apply

If you are an innovative problem solver, have good managerial skills and have a "go-getter" attitude, we want you to apply! Send your CV to RECRUITMENT@OOLUSOLAR.COM with the TITLE of the position in the SUBJECT LINE OR Apply  here using your Linkedin Profile

Good Luck !!!