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B Lab is a non-profit organisation that serves a global movement to redefine success in business, so that all companies compete not only to be the best in the world, but the best for the world. B Lab drives this systemic change by building a community of Certified B Corporations to make it easier for all of us to tell the difference between "good companies&r...
Position Summary
B Lab East Africa is seeking a Kenya Country Director, entrepreneurial and forward thinking, to lead the Kenya office into a new cycle of growth and development. You will be
responsible for fundraising, legal work, strategic planning, goal setting, and team building.
The preferred candidate will build awareness of the B Corp movement, grow our community of Measure What Matters Partners and develop strategic partnerships with a range of stakeholders in Kenya.
Country Director Responsibilities in overseeing the following areas
Key strengths of the Country Director:
With the mindset that good business is about much more than making money, the preferred candidate will be a high energy, motivated individual with a passion for making a positive impact.
Ideally, they will possess:
â— Deep “roots” in the Kenyan business community and particularly in the sustainability space
â— You have a track record building diverse business relationships
â— Experience in driving market entry strategies or have successfully launched new products
â— You are a dynamic individual who thrives in a variety of contexts
â— Demonstrated commitment to B Lab’s mission to redefine success in business
â— Preferred fundraising experience
â— Past experience in grant management
â— Preferred legal experience
â— Strong presentation and storytelling skills
â— Experience in working collaboratively with various stakeholders: government, businesses, foundations, associations, NGOs and possess contacts within these
sectors
â— A team player with a demonstrated collaborative style
â— At least 3 years’ solid experience managing diverse teams
You have cultural fit to work with B Lab East Africa if;
â— You maintain an open minded, highly enthusiastic personality
â— You are passionate about building businesses that have a positive impact to the society
â— You are curious to learn and don’t hold back when you are in doubt!
â— You adapt quickly to new and diverse environments
Applications
✓ Fill out the application form under this link http://bit.ly/JoinBlab
✓ Send your responding to the key strengths required for the role in PDF format to careers@edgeperformance.co.ke with the subject line " B Lab Country Director".
Ensure your CV is not more than 4 pages
✓ Deadline for this application is 26th August 2017. If the role is not filled by then, we will still accept and review applications on a rolling basis
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