Social Entrepreneur, Nairobi

Social Entrepreneur, Nairobi
Closing Date: Thursday, 30 September 2010

The Aquaya Institute

Aquaya is a San Francisco-based NGO dedicated to accelerating safe water delivery in developing countries. Our program areas include technology development, delivery model optimization, and impact assessment, with ongoing work in a number of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Closing date: 30 Sep 2010

Location: Kenya - Nairobi

CONTEXT
Aquaya's Water Business KitsTM program promotes the growth of private sector approaches to safe water delivery, with a focus on the small-scale water treatment and vending business model originally pioneered in Southeast Asia. We are seeking an experienced and motivated team member who is passionate about the opportunity to create profitable demonstration businesses selling affordable, high quality treated drinking water in Kenya.

SUMMARY
The Social Entrepreneur - Kenya will be stationed in Nairobi and will be responsible for implementing the Water Business KitsTM program in Kenya. He/she will report to Aquaya's Water Business KitsTM Program Manager in San Francisco.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Build, startup, staff, and manage a social enterprise consisting of several demonstration retail outlets that treat and sell drinking water for household consumption in urban and per-urban regions.

2) Support the Program Manager in negotiations with financial institutions and water treatment equipment suppliers and in securing regulatory approvals.
3) Collaborate with the Program Manager to develop open-source business plans or Water Business KitsTM for the Kenyan market.

4) Report regularly on overall business performance, including sales, marketing, and quality control and assurance.

5) Troubleshoot all aspects of demonstration water business operation.

QUALIFICATIONS
1) A minimum of one year of experience working in a developing country setting is required; experience in East Africa strongly preferred.

2) Evidence of success in managing complex, multi-partner projects. Demonstrated capacity to conceptualize, structure, negotiate, and execute challenging projects/programs.

3) Solid team player who can also operate independently.

4) Experience working with a range of clients, colleagues, consultants, and other partners with broad exposure to private, public, and NGO sectors.

5) Strong analytical skills, including quantitative assessments and a focused approach to complex problems.

6) Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex situations in a clear, concise manner.

7) Exceptional results orientation combined with strong relationship management skills. Ability to establish priorities among multiple, competing demands and to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy in international settings.

8) Innovative and open-minded approach to all aspects of work. Ability to question and challenge colleagues, including managers and partners in a constructive manner.

How to apply
Interested parties, please e-mail resume and cover letter with “Social Entrepreneur - Kenya” in the subject line to cres@aquaya.org. This position is open until filled.

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