Country Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the Morocco country team, which includes five freelance representatives.

• Create and execute the Country Impact Plan aligned with PUM’s mission, strategic goals, and organizational aspirations.

• Enhance business ecosystems via strategic analysis and alignment with PUM initiatives.

• Forge partnerships with entrepreneurs, business organizations, and other supportive entities.

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

• Develop strategic partnerships with SMEs and stakeholders through proactive account management and ongoing engagement.

• Build, manage, and mentor the team of country representatives.

• Ensure the team's capacity, motivation, accountability, performance, quality, and continuity of acquisition.

• Facilitate country team meetings.

• Assess potential clients using criteria related to diversity, inclusion, and green and social objectives.

• Approve project proposals and ensure the information provided for expert matching is accurate and complete.

• Collaborate with program managers and other departments to guarantee project success.

• Occasionally welcome and accompany visiting experts.

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

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

• Monitor performance, share data-driven insights, and enhance outcomes.

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

• Report to the head of the region and work closely with the Africa regional team, country managers, program managers, recruitment, and communications and partnerships departments.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree.

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

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

• Familiarity with European work culture and experience in remote collaboration within international organizations.

• Excellent intercultural communication abilities.

• Demonstrated leadership and accountability skills, including performance management and stakeholder engagement.

• Proven experience in managing a remote team across Morocco.

• Willingness to travel occasionally within Morocco for project development visits, partnership meetings, and country team meetings.

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

• Data-oriented and proficient in using digital tools, including Microsoft 365.

• Fluent in English.

• Proficient in French and ideally fluent in Arabic.

• Must be permanently based in Morocco.

• Available for 30 hours per week.

• CV and motivation letter must be submitted in English.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Independent contractor role with an expected commitment of around 30 hours per week, totaling up to 1,440 hours per year.

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

• Competitive compensation in line with local market standards.

• Opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and make a meaningful impact.

• Effective use of expertise to achieve tangible results for businesses globally.

• Ongoing learning through exposure to diverse individuals and cultures.

• Professional networking opportunities with institutional funders, governmental bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.

• International exposure within a multicultural setting.

• A focus on diversity and inclusion in the work environment.