Country Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ghana.

📋 Description

• Lead a team of 8 country representatives in Ghana.

• Report directly to the regional head and collaborate with country managers, programme managers, as well as the recruitment and communications & partnerships departments.

• Develop and execute the Country Impact Plan in alignment with PUM’s mission, strategic goals, and organizational aspirations.

• Enhance business ecosystems through strategic analysis and PUM initiatives.

• Forge partnerships with entrepreneurs, business organizations, and enabling entities.

• Identify, cultivate, and secure funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, and sponsors.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with SMEs and stakeholders through effective account management and continuous engagement.

• Recruit, lead, and mentor the country representative team.

• Ensure team capacity, motivation, accountability, performance, quality, and consistency in acquisition.

• Qualify new clients using criteria based on diversity, inclusion, green goals, and social objectives.

• Approve project proposals and guarantee comprehensive information for expert matching.

• Collaborate with programme managers to facilitate successful project execution.

• Occasionally welcome and accompany visiting experts.

• Engage with clients post-acquisition to ensure continuity, quality, and strategic alignment.

• Conduct briefing and debriefing sessions to ensure quality assurance, data collection, and learning.

• Monitor performance, utilize data to derive insights, and enhance outcomes.

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, quality standards, and project timelines.

• Organize meetings for the country team.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's or master's degree.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a coordinating role and leading a commercial or acquisition-oriented team.

• Strong local SME network and profound understanding of business ecosystem development in Ghana.

• Familiarity with European work culture.

• Experience in remote collaboration within international organizations.

• Strong intercultural communication skills.

• Demonstrated leadership and accountability capabilities.

• Experience in performance management and stakeholder engagement.

• Experience managing a remote team operating throughout the country.

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Ghana.

• Strong focus on impact, quality, and measurable outcomes.

• Data-driven mindset and proficiency with digital tools, including Microsoft 365.

• Excellent command of English; fluency in additional local languages is a plus.

• Must be permanently based in Ghana.

• Availability for 37.5 hours (full-time) per week.

• Reference checks and a declaration of good conduct are part of the selection process.

• CV and motivation letter must be submitted in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Independent contractor role with an expected commitment of approximately 37.5 hours per week, totaling up to a maximum of 1,800 hours annually.

• Initial one-year assignment with the potential for extension based on organizational needs and successful collaboration.

• Competitive fee in line with local market standards.

• Opportunity to contribute to the sustainable development of communities.

• Chance to leverage expertise for a tangible impact on businesses globally.

• Continuous learning through connections with diverse people and cultures.

• Professional networking opportunities with institutional funders, government entities, and NGOs.

• International exposure in a multicultural setting.

• Meaningful work with a volunteer organization.

• Commitment to a diversity and inclusion environment.