Employer: FINCA Energy Program FINCA International
Duty Station: Uganda
Application Deadline: 15th Aug 2013
About FINCA:
FINCA International, one of the world's leading microfinance institutions, provides financial services to more than 1,000,000 clients through 22 wholly-owned and operated subsidiaries in Africa, Eurasia, Latin America and the Greater Middle East. FINCA International is launching a large-scale micro-energy business in Uganda and eventually surrounding countries. FINCA International will promote the sales and distribution of renewable energy products (small solar solutions such as solar lanterns), with FINCA subsidiaries providing consumer and supply chain financing.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
•The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Renewable Energy or related discipline
•At least three years of experience in marketing & sales of consumer durable goods in the rural Ugandan market, with preferably specific knowledge of the rural solar market
•Highly beneficial if the candidate has experience in working in a business start-up scenario
•Fluency in English is required. Also, fluency in Lusoga (including other local languages common in Eastern Uganda) is a prerequisite. Knowledge of other local Ugandan languages are a plus.
•Experience in working in a demanding sales environment, where sales targets are a key performance indicator
•Experience in coaching and training micro-entrepreneurs/startup businesses/retailers or a comparable target group
•Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) in order to set up periodically performance and progress reports
•Commitment to establishing a successful regional sales network
•Willingness to travel within the country (up to 80% of time), starting especially in the Eastern part of Uganda, but this can and will change over time
•Perseverance and determined to get things done: hands-on, but can quickly switch from strategy to implementation
•Capable to come up with innovative ideas to market among the rural target group and motivate entrepreneurs to become and remain active in marketing
•Energized by working directly with micro-entrepreneurs in rural Uganda, and marketing solar products in the field
•Have a hood understanding of the needs of a start-up program, so flexible and willing to perform duties beyond the scope of work
•Excellent networking skills: ability to coordinate with multiple partners on different levels, such as FINCA Uganda, international suppliers, micro-entrepreneurs, local community groups and parties that can help to reach the program’s sales objectives
•Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills
Fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture and values, and committed to furthering FINCA’s mission and vision. In particular, must demonstrate a commitment to transparency and integrity
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should go to the web link below and proceed with application if satisfied with full job requirements
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