Job Title: Income Generating Activities (IGA) Program Facilitator Overview: The IGA Program Facilitator reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. He/she contributes to Nuru’s mission by managing the Income Generating Activities in Kenya, which include three main activities: agribusiness, a dairy farm, and health commodities sales. Income generating activities are critical to creating financially self-sustaining and scaling model. The IGA Program Facilitator will manage Nuru's businesses on the ground and ensure their profitability and scalability. Timeline: Nuru Training in U.S.: May 20-30, 2013 Team in Kenya: June 2013 to June 2015, with breaks Specific Responsibilities Include: • Responsible for meeting goals of income generating actives of Nuru Kenya. • Responsible for building out five year models for three main business lines, adapting initial plans for new research and knowledge gained on the ground. • Empower, train and mentor the Nuru Kenya IGA Manager to facilitate successful 5 year exit. • Facilitate third party evaluation of the IGA program as needed. • Build and manage IGA budget including yearly budgeting process and budget reforecasting • Manage all financial components of IGA process including inventory tracking, sustainability ratio calculation (including ensuring revenue and expenses are tracked and matched appropriately), and loan package • Maintain effective relationship with government entities. • Manage and coordinate all operations conducted by partners within IGA program. • Conduct effective turnover to future IGA PM. Required Skills and Attributes: • Business degree (MBA desirable) • 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
To Apply: Please apply online here 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.
Nuru International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.