Fundación Capital is currently seeking a Regional Coordinator to develop its operations in East and Southern Africa. This senior position within our organization requires an outstanding professional with an established international reputation. S/he is expected to reside in that region and build up initiatives in at least four of our target countries: South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia and Ghana. We will provide a competitive salary with generous benefits and the opportunity for a longer-term employment as Vice President for this region. We offer an entrepreneurial and challenging job with a big opportunity to turn your ideas into reality to create an exciting, massive and innovative poverty-reduction program in cooperation with our inspiring and international team.
What are the tasks and responsibilities?
After FundaK won the globally recognized Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2014, we are creating this position to carry our change-making approach to the East and Southern Africa Region (ESA). We are looking for a dynamic professional to build up initiatives that make a difference in the region, focused on asset-building for the poor, financial inclusion, economic rights and social protection. S/he will be self-directed and report to the CEO, while also collaborating with our experienced team and senior management.
highly committed to social and development issues.
able to relate excellently with people from very different social contexts, from those living in poverty to high-level representatives of governments and international organizations.
an independent, dynamic, persistent and entrepreneurial innovator.
a convincing and inspiring seller of ideas.
a leader that can select, motivate and develop staff.
prepared to travel up to 50% of working time within the ESA region.
We will look favourably upon candidates who can demonstrate the following: further language skills (particularly Portuguese, French and Spanish); knowledge of topics related to financial education, cash transfer programs and digital solutions for the poor; international work experience in other parts of the world; experience in strategic planning and new business development.