Introduction
At iDE, we are inspired by entrepreneurs in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Working with our social enterprises, small businesses, farmers, and multinational businesses, we create opportunity for some of the poorest people on the planet. As a leader in market based development, we believe in the power of business to fight poverty.
We are proud of our successes to date which include reaching over 23 million people in the developing world with products or services. Water pumps and drip irrigation kits, plus seeds and fertilizer, have transformed life for millions of rural farmers. Additionally, we have sold-never given away—nearly a million water filters and latrines, creating tremendous health and livelihood benefits.
Our new challenge: To reach another 20 million people. It’s an achievable goal, and one that our global team is working toward.
We are looking for someone who shares these views. Our selected Country Director must have well developed analytical and financial skills. S/he must understand how value chains and supply chains operate. S/he must have a good understanding of rural marketing and how to sell to the ‘base of the pyramid’ to create social and economic impact. And S/he must know how to lead, motivate and inspire a team.
Country Director, Ethiopia
We are offering a mission critical leadership position in one of the world’s most entrepreneurial organizations, using business to solve poverty with profit.
Our Ethiopia Country Director (CD), based in Addis Ababa, reports to the Director of Business Development & Operations and receives support from iDE headquarters staff based in Denver, Colorado and from our senior leaders and technical staff throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The CD works closely with the iDE offices in Canada and the UK, when funding is generated from those offices.
As iDE’s in-country leader and champion, the Country Director has responsibility and accountability for iDE’s mission, staff, finances, assets, and legal standing in Ethiopia.
Position Summary
We are looking for someone who shares iDE’s values. The Country Director must have well developed analytical and financial skills and understand how value chains and supply chains operate. S/he must have a good understanding of rural marketing and selling to the ‘base of the pyramid.’ And s/he must be a skilled people manager.
The Ethiopia Country Director is responsible for every aspect of program activities in country, including:
Duties and Responsibilities
You are strategic – You link our activities in Ethiopia to iDE’s overall strategy and performance by developing and implementing country specific strategies.
You are a liaison and connector – You have the opportunity to positively impact the local community and represent iDE as a collaborative liaison with a wide variety of key stakeholders.
You drive team performance – You operate in a manner consistent with iDE organizational policies and procedures and in close cooperation with the Director of Business Development & Operations and with iDE headquarters staff. You develop and manage Human Resource functions for your team.
You are accountable – You deliver consistent results and ensure compliance with daily program management and fiduciary oversight requirements.
You grow the market – You raise funds for the implementation of iDE Ethiopia programs and their expansion by coordinating with international donors and other funding sources.
You measure impact – You are committed to showing our impact through high quality data.
You inspire – You lead our staff and partners with a focus on impact with the rural poor and a commitment achieving our mission.
Competitive Candidate Requirements
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