Country Director

at Viamo
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted December 31, 2023
Category Management
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Closing date31 Dec 2023
Revenue: We measure the value of contracts acquired in each market and we track the timely and quality implementation of these projects.
Key Responsibilities

Take the lead in creating impact and ensure that all Viamo staff are passionate and committed to creating impact through mobile
Drive growth through in-country sales. You will lead the sale of Viamo's solutions in the development sector by proactively identifying prospective clients while also tracking and responding to RFPs with high quality proposals and budgets.
Work with development sector partners to design and launch effective mobile engagement projects; this includes building relationships, co-designing projects, preparing budgets and establishing Viamo as a digital thought leader.
Delight our partners with quality, timely execution of program deliverables.
Supervise the management of the Viamo Platform (3-2-1 Service), expanding content available, developing strategic partnerships to ensure sustainability and increase impact for end users.
Manage relationships with Mobile Network Operators to ensure the infrastructure and agreements are in place to connect with all mobile phones in the country.
Represent the organization to national government agencies and ensure organizational compliance with national regulatory bodies.
Spend at least 60% of your time on sales, with an approximation of ~15% on implementation, 15% on managing the Viamo Platform, 10% on finance and administration)
Key Performance Indicators

● Impact: number of monthly active users and monthly user benefits on the Viamo Platform.

● Bookings (In-country sales): Margin value of contracts signed.

● Revenue: Execution & invoicing of program deliverables

Team and Reporting Structure

Reports to: Regional Director for East Africa
Line manages: One Research Program Manager, one Viamo Platform Manager. Dotted supervision of one Program Manager and one Finance and Administration Officer.
Profile

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Experience of 8+ years in any combination of: social enterprise, INGO, Mobile Network Operator, ICT4D/ Digital for Development, donor or international implementer
Entrepreneurial mindset and proven experience in co-developing ideas with partners, strong workshop facilitation skills, and experience in design thinking approaches
Proven business development skills, proposal writing and partnership building with a history of collaborative project development and submitting winning applications
Measurable team management experience, including strong intercultural sensitivity, and a passion for unleashing the potential of your colleagues
Project management experience, including reporting and budgeting; experience implementing USAID and other large donor--funded projects desirable
Excellent problem solving and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated self-management, skills, adaptability and resourcefulness
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Luganda is highly desirable.
Experience living and working in Uganda or other countries in East Africa.
Compensation Philosophy

Compensation at Viamo comprises a mix of a base gross salary plus variable compensation earned on each contract signed.