Country Manager 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.

Job Title: Country Manager (English Speaking West Africa)

Industry: Renewables & Environment and Financial Services

Employment type: Full-time

Experience: Executive

Job function: Sales, Business Development, Management

Job description

We are looking for a person to oversee our subsidiary in Nigeria. Country Managers are the most senior position operating within a country, and thus are responsible for all local P&L, country expansion plans, hiring, marketing, engaging with government officials and securing local and strategic partnerships. This position will report directly to the founders and will have significant influence in broader organizational priorities. He/She will be expected to drive the organizational performance while  maintaining our fun start-up culture. If successful in Nigeria, they will also be expected to expand into surrounding countries.

 Required Skills and Experience: 

You must currently be a Country Manager or Executive at a fast-paced, high growth enterprise

You must have a minimum of 3 years top level management experience at a Country Manager position in a growing, fast-paced company operating in West Africa

Extraordinary candidates with 3 years of experience either at an investment bank, a top management consulting firm or a fast-growth start-up will also be considered

2 years of International experience or education abroad is an asset

Fluency in English is required (French is an asset)

Previous experience in HR and Finance necessary

Strategic thinker and self-motivated team player

How to Apply

Did You Help Scale A Start-Up And Push It To Become A Successful Enterprise?

Are You Currently A Country Manager And Looking For A New Challenge?

Are You A Motivated Leader That Wants To Have A Social Impact And Currently Manages A Large Team Across Several West African Countries?

If Yes, then Apply here using your linkedIn Profile