Vacancy title:
Social Enterprise Manager
Jobs at:
Shining Hope For CommunitiesDeadline of this Job:
07 October 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop the necessary structures to support the launch of new social enterprises and apply enterprise development best practices and approaches.
• Planning, coordination, implementation and administration of SHOFCO social enterprise activity
• Responsible for financial projections and financial modelling for social enterprise initiatives.
• Monitor and interpret legislation, regulations and service agreements relating to the SHOFCO social enterprise initiatives.
• Manage the operations of the social enterprise with a view to maximizing sustainability and social purpose, including people management
• Foster high performing partnerships and team cohesion within the social enterprise initiative
• Develop a portfolio of social enterprise initiatives and develop concepts and programs.
• Facilitate review meetings with beneficiaries, partners and other stakeholders to assess milestones achieved and emerging issues to be addressed.
• Identify product/services opportunities and potential markets for social enterprises consistent with SHOFCO mission, values and objectives
• Coordinate social enterprise programs development implementation and management with Finance and Program Departments
• Conduct specialized research for business development and planning.
• Work with Finance to design social enterprise budgets and perform analysis of the initiatives on key performance indicators.
• Prepare and submit monthly and other any other required progress reports as prescribed and in a timely manner.
• Maintain good public relations and promote visibility on the work of SHOFCO.
• Support the Program team in development of concepts notes.
• Represent SHOFCO at designated internal/external meetings and liaise on a regular and ongoing basis with commercial partners.
• Extend support to other SHOFCO programs as required.
Education and Qualifications
• Minimum of Degree in Business, Economics, Marketing or any other related field
• Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial environments
• Strong experience in managing and developing people and teams
• Creative, innovative and analytical approach with meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated experience in budget management and analyzing results and to improve commercial outcomes
• Excellent relationship management skills with a particular focus on beneficial relationships with business partners.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to engage with people at all levels
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on an independent basis
• Experience in coaching and training peers and direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience in managing both change and commercial projects
Other required qualifications (unique/job specific)
• 5 years’ experience working in the commercial or social enterprise environment.
• In depth knowledge of Social Enterprise ecosystem.
• Good business acumen
• Excellent written, oral and presentational communications skills
• Strong in establishing solid working relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
Interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed CV to jobsmathare@shininghopeforcommunities.org quoting their current and expected salaries. The Subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for. Applications without this information will not be considered. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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