Country Director at B Lab East Africa 75 views0 applications

B Lab is a non-profit organization that serves a global movement of people using business as a force for good. Our vision is that one day all businesses will compete not only to be best in the world, but best for the world, leading our society to a shared and durable prosperity.

B Lab East Africa is part of the global movement to redefine success in business, a hub for the new economy in our region and contributing to the international conversation of
mission led business. We are building a community of pioneering companies with higher standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency

B Lab Kenya Country Director  

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

1. Fundraising activities:
   Developing a clear fundraising strategy, with a target of $ 300,000 of new grant revenue by 31 March 2019
   ● Ability to tell story of the impact B Lab East Africa is having in the region to potential funders / donors. Developing relationships with major donors, identifying new
   potential major donors and nurturing relationships
   ● Researching and approaching trusts, government agencies and other bodies that could potentially make grants to the organization
   ● Writing and presenting proposals
   ● Managing the grant application process and ensuring that reporting is tracked and meets donors’ expectations
   ● Attending relevant fundraising forums
2. Build a community of leaders (Certified B Corporations):
   Grow the community of B Corps in Kenya by an additional 20 companies in the next 18 months
   ● Pipeline development of prospective B Corps in market
   ● Projections of certified B Corps and meeting projected certified B Corps
   ● Account management of key B Corp accounts in Kenya
   ● Report on attrition rates for certified B corps in the region
   ● Report on engagement strategies (Champions retreat, etc.)
   ● Meeting projected targets for other initiatives (GIIRS, Best For, B Analytics, MWM Partnerships, etc.)
3. Policy work:
   Overseeing the Kenyan legal working group and taking the lead in liaising with identified lawyers in determining the legal pathway for the B Corp certification / the Benefit Corporation legal structure in the region
4. Identifying and developing strategic partnerships:
   With government, foundations, influencers, mainstream businesses, media, investors, academics, and manage these relationships to increase awareness of, and
   commitment to, the B Corp movement
   ● Develop network relations and identifying new development opportunities to strengthen B Lab East Africa image and reputation
5. Strategic Planning:
   Responsible for contributing to and implementing a multi-year strategic plan to engage, serve and grow the B Corp community in Kenya
   ● Forecasting healthy/ reasonable projections of revenue from certification fees and philanthropic support
   ● Forecasting expected growth in B Corp certification and other initiatives (GIIRS, Best For, B Analytics, MWM Partnerships, etc.) for the next 1-3 years
   ● Ability to create new products and fee based services for the region (earned income strategy)
6. Internal focus:
   Culture and team – work together with the Operations Manager in arranging for quarterly business planning, team rituals and retreats, resourcing, team professional
   development
   ● Board Liaison – Manage with the Executive Director B Lab East Africa’s P&L, Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
   ● Staffing strategies that match revenue and program expansion projections

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:

• Deep “roots” in the Kenyan business community and particularly in the sustainability space
• You have a track record building diverse business relationships
  ● Experience in driving market entry strategies or have successfully launched new products
  ● You are a dynamic individual who thrives in a variety of contexts
  ● Demonstrated commitment to B Lab’s mission to redefine success in business
  ● Preferred fundraising experience
  ● Past experience in grant management
  ● Preferred legal experience
  ● Strong presentation and storytelling skills
  ● Experience in working collaboratively with various stakeholders: government, businesses, foundations, associations, NGOs and possess contacts within these
  sectors
  ● A team player with a demonstrated collaborative style
  ● At least 3 years’ solid experience managing diverse teams

You have cultural fit to work with B Lab East Africa if;

• You maintain an open minded, highly enthusiastic personality
  ● You are passionate about building businesses that have a positive impact to the society
  ● You are curious to learn and don’t hold back when you are in doubt!
  ● You adapt quickly to new and diverse environments

Method of Application

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 [email protected] 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