Country Manager, Zambia

Job Description

Reporting Unit/Supervisor: Regional Director, WSA
Location: Lusaka, Zambia

Program Description:

TechnoServe seeks a motivated and high potential leader to build on TechnoServe’s strong global reputation and develop opportunities for pro-poor market-oriented development in Zambia. As Country Manager, you have the opportunity to contribute towards a vision and strategy for the country and pursue it, while contributing towards building TechnoServe’s brand in Zambia. In order to so, you will ensure sound internal management of programs and organizational functions. You will also collaborate with leaders in Government and the Private Sector to develop and finance innovative programs with the potential to strengthen value chains, grow domestic production, build up entrepreneurs, establish industries and markedly improve the lives of impoverished Zambians.

Position Description:

The Country Manager will contribute towards an on-going refinement and implementation of the strategic vision, annual goals and objectives for the country and program portfolio. The role will also oversee effective and efficient management of the client business portfolio; portfolio implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quality control, cost-effectiveness and day-to-day oversight. The role will require effective communication with Zambian personnel, head office and regional/divisional offices. Specifically, the Country Manager will :

• Provide additional support to new business development; developing funding proposals; and cultivating and maintaining TechnoServe in-country partner and donor relationships where required.
• Manage and develop a team ; ensure mid-year and year-end performance evaluations are conducted with staff; and recommend and implement salary increases based upon performance evaluations.
• Implement and manage program budgets and contribute towards development and management of the country budget.
• Where assigned, manage aspects of procurement.
• Review internal financial information, monthly reports, business plans, M&E data etc. on a timely basis, including program and organization-level reporting requirements.
• Ensure proper acquisition, management and eventual disposition of all TechnoServe operational assets required for the programs and organization (vehicles, computers, furniture, etc.)
• Communicate with bilateral and multilateral agencies and developing relationships that seek to promote TechnoServe’s mission and objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• MBA or equivalent degree in related field
• Strong private sector strategy and management experience, including several of the following key skills areas: business development, consulting, training, financial analysis, marketing, business plan and proposal writing
• Experience managing a bilateral development program and familiarity with the program management cycle
• Strong interpersonal/people management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong financial analysis and management skills
• Fluency in English required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Agribusiness experience preferred; alternatively demonstrated ability to quickly learn/adapt across industries

Application Instructions:

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a single Word-formatted document consisting of cover letter, resume and salary history to jobs@tns.org. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be considered or contacted. No phone calls, please.

TechnoServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities

About the Organization

About TechnoServe:

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.