Chief Executive Officer

Job Description : CEO UGANDA The CEO designs a plan and leads the execution of the plan to lead the company to sustainable profitability. The CEO is successful when he/she has built an efficient team of leaders, that can work together to successfully design and execute a winning strategy for the company. Reporting to the Supervisory Board, the CEO builds a sustainable foundation for profitable growth. Once proven in its home market, the organizational capacity has been built to successfully expand into new markets. Key Profile priorities • Proven Leadership experience ideally at C-level • Turnaround / restructuring experience incl. change Management • Strong commercial experience and track record • Stakeholder Management (shareholders, lenders, public/government, etc) • Experience of doing business in Uganda with local networks, preferably Ugandan national • Experience in start-up environment an advantage CEO JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. The Role a. Reporting to the Supervisory Board, the CEO is Responsible for the overall leadership of the Organization to lead the company to profitability and ensure a viable sustainable profitable business 2. Responsibilities a. Implementation of the strategic plan and business model to ensure the viability of the company and is subsidiaries b. Leadership of the operating and functional units to ensure achievement of the plan c. Ensuring the company remains competitive in the market place through continuous optimization and innovation d. Continuous improvement of operational process and cost efficiencies e. Annual plan formulation and setting and alignment with stakeholders. f. The key point of contact with Shareholders, lenders, Grant Funders and Donors g. Regular (monthly) Reporting to the Supervisory Board on company performance 3. Experience and Qualifications required a. Strong/empathetic leader able to inspire an organisation to deliver the plan b. Proven experience in leading a larger organisation, preferably at C-Level c. Proven experience in having restructured or re modelled a business d. Track record in driving cultural and leadership change e. Strong Commercial experience with a delivery track record of growth f. Proven experience in managing an organization in developing markets and driving growth in markets with low income customer base g. Proven experience in having optimized costs and operating efficiencies h. Proven experience in having driven and led a low-cost sourcing and procurement policy i. Solid Understanding of financial instruments, Micro financing and debt equity management j. Demonstrates tight cash and working capital leadership k. Strong Stakeholder Management Skills, incl. Shareholders, lenders, Government institutions, donors l. Strong preference would be for someone with experience in start-up environment m. Preference would be for someone who has led an electric or component marketing organization n. Masters or degree in Business/commercial/Financial management

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