Overview:
The Social Enterprises Business Consultant reports directly to the President, Nuru Social Enterprises. He/she contributes to Nuru’s mission by managing the Social Enterprises Business in Kenya, which include four main activities: agribusiness, a dairy farm, a poultry farm, and health commodities sales. These income generating activities are critical to creating a financially self-sustaining and scaling model. The Social Enterprises Business Consultant will manage Nuru's businesses on the ground and ensure their profitability and scalability.
Specific Responsibilities Include:
- Responsible for meeting goals of income generating activities of Nuru Social Enterprises.
- Responsible for updating five year models for four main business lines, adapting initial plans for new research and knowledge gained on the ground, as well as researching and developing model for one new business idea.
- Responsible for creation and implementation of “phase 2” for agribusiness (processing and/or exporting; expansion of second and potentially third cash crop); dairy (center of excellence and loans to farmers); and poultry (meat production and overall expansion)
- Empower, train and mentor the Nuru Kenya SE Manager to facilitate successful expat exit.
- Build and manage SE budget including yearly budgeting process and budget reforecasting
- Manage all financial components of SE process including inventory tracking, sustainability ratio calculation (including ensuring revenue and expenses are tracked and matched appropriately), and loan package
- Research and implement systems and processes for financials and operations to streamline processes and prevent theft and inefficiencies
- Conduct effective turnover to future SEB Consultant, as needed
Required Skills and Attributes:
- Business degree (MBA preferred)
- Minimum 4 years of business experience
- 2 – 4 years prior experience living and working in developing world
- Strong financial modeling skills
- Prefer experience running a company or managing a P/L with $1m-$2m budget
- Experience implementing strategy and willingness to “be in the weeds”
- Experience and / or interest in working with the poor
- Strong leadership and team building experience
- Ability to do crisis management and rapid, innovative problem solving in uncertain environments
- Ability to adapt quickly to change
- Strong commitment to the mission and vision of Nuru International
How to apply:
To Apply:
*UNITED STATES WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED*
Please apply online and upload your resume/ CV and cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
