Ongeza is a social enterprise creating a sustainable and scalable model that
reaches the last mile to rural customers. Ongeza's own sales force sell
directly to rural customers products which save money, increase income or
improve quality of life. Ongeza sources the best products, including but not
limited to solar lights, efficient stoves, agricultural equipment and inputs,
water solutions and transportation equipment. Ongeza currently reaches
50,000 households with an established plan for further growth.

The Operations Director will run the company's day-to-day operations. Sales, marketing and operations management are key to Ongeza's success and the Operations Director will build the team and lead it in these areas. S/he will be an integral part of senior management and help formulate and implement the business strategy.

Responsibilities: An ideal candidate will:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the company, including sales, marketing, logistics, procurement, information technology and training.

• Implement sales and marketing strategy.

• Design and manage efficient and scalable supply chain.

• Manage Ongeza's growth.

• Create, manage and meet budgets and financial metrics.

• Build a results-oriented culture.

• Work directly with CEO on business growth and strategy.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum ten years work experience in the area of sales, marketing and/or operations management with a minimum of five years of senior management experience.

• Strong marketing and sales experience and/or knowledge.

• Experience working with rural populations, desired but not essential.

• Proven track record of growing and leading an organization while setting and meeting goals.

• MBA or equivalent education/experience.

• Creative problem solving.

• Experience working in East Africa, preferably in Tanzania.

• Fluency in Swahili, desired but not essential.

• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a start-up environment.

• Passion to work with rural and base of the pyramid customers.

Location: Arusha, Tanzania.

Duration: Minimum two year's commitment, full-time job.

Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Position will be filled when a suitable candidate if found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.