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ESG Manager
Mission Statement for the Role:
To own the end to end technical and operational delivery of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) plan. Ensure that ESG is well documented and engrained in our everyday business.
Overall Responsibility:
ESG
Financial:
Project CAPEX/OPEX
People:
None at the moment
Key SMART Results for A-Player Success – Target, Year 1
- Understand current state of ESG within the organization and develop roadmap to improve ESG within the company- End of Q2 2024
- Own, manage and execute the ESG action plan – End of Q2 2024
- Monitor ESMS, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations and industry best practice and drive communication, training, and implementation of ESMS across the company in all operational areas – Ongoing
- Provide quarterly progress report on ESG to all stakeholders, ensure that we meet deadlines – Ongoing
- Foster a culture within the company where the importance of ESG is embraced, and reflected in daily activities- Ongoing
- Balance all impact with company’s strategy and commercial objectives – Ongoing
- Measure and report on / quantify ESG to management, board, shareholders – Ongoing
- Own all matters ESG across all stakeholders, both internal as well as external – Ongoing
- Secure grants for ESG Initiatives – Ongoing
- Monitor E&S risks and develop appropriate strategies to address the risks and ensure implementation – Ongoing
Level of Management Experience required (Mandatory & Nice to Have)
- Mandatory – Senior experience in ESG domain ownership.
Department stage of development where this role sits (starting, preparing for scale, scaling, maturing)
- Preparing for scale.
Key Competencies – Criticality (H, M ,L)
- Owned and delivered ESG plan, ideally in high tech/fast moving environment – H
- Held budgetary responsibility for end to end ESG function – H
- Solid understanding of IFC PS 1-6, BIA, GIIRS and able to navigate through the complex landscape to determine best fit for stage and sector of company – H
- Working knowledge in ESMS and knowledge in Carbon Footprint Reduction, Responsible Investing, Environmental Discharges, EHS Auditing Techniques etc. – H
- Possess strong analytical, evaluation design, and methodological skills, and utilizes “right-fit” methods for a broad range of quantitative and qualitative approaches – M
- Strong network in the ‘for good’ development space – M
- Experience undertaking audits and ensuring data protection compliance – M
- Ability to facilitate the process of turning ESG data into meaningful stories for the organization – M
- Ability to draft narrative content for sustainability reports, trends reports, and other communications – M
Mandatory criteria with no exceptions to hire:
- Must have operated in a business with similar Values and DNA to Poa to ensure cultural alignment.
- Must have supported mid/large organizations in East Africa with the implementation of their ESG plan.
- Must have worked with a multi cultural leadership team.
- Excellent communication and writing skills, with a keen ability to synthesize and present complex data in a simple, compelling, meaningful way (ability to produce beautiful and top-notch data visualization is a plus).
- Experience in owning ESG domain and associated standards.
- Numerate, project management experience and self starter / able to work without close supervision.
- The role is Africa- based and requires field trips to Kenya and other future operations.
Product Manager
Mission Statement for the Role:
Innovation is at the core of Poa’s ability to scale rapidly and cost-effectively, product development plays a crucial part in that. The mission for the product manager is to own the end to end delivery of product features and roadmap continually driving efficiencies and innovations to meet our strategic goals.
Overall Responsibility:
The Product Manager will work on identifying, validating, designing and enabling a set of product features across different product areas that impact several business segments to provide solutions to solve customer/user challenges.
Key SMART Results for A-Player Success – By end of year 1
Customer-Centric Product Development & Strategic Vision:
- Manage a designated product or feature within the portfolio, focusing on customer needs and market demands.
- Develop and implement product strategies and roadmaps aligned with overarching business goals and market trends.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery and address evolving customer requirements.
- Collect and analyze market and user feedback to inform product enhancements and strategic decisions, ensuring continuous improvement.
Revenue Growth and Market Expansion:
- Balance tactical execution with strategic alignment to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
- Prioritize features, manage resources effectively, and meet project deadlines to maximize market opportunities and revenue potential.
- Address user needs and manage competing stakeholder expectations to optimize product performance and market competitiveness.
- Communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on revenue-focused initiatives and market expansion strategies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Influence product direction within the designated area by collaborating with peers, designers, and engineers.
- Advocate for the user and market needs, ensuring that cross-functional teams are aligned with customer-centric product development.
- Represent the product team in discussions with stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments.
Learning and Development:
- Demonstrate strong product management skills, continuously learning and adapting to industry best practices.
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration and communication to foster a culture of learning and development within the team.
- Utilize market and user research abilities to stay informed about industry trends and evolving customer preferences.
- Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to overcome challenges and drive innovation within the product development process.
Execute on Poa Product Priorities:
- Execute on product priorities by effectively managing resources and prioritizing features in alignment with business objectives.
Level of Management Experience required (Mandatory & Nice to Have)
- Nice to have- At least 2 years Management Experience
Department stage of development where this role sits (starting, preparing for scale, scaling, maturing)
- Preparing for scale.
Key Competencies – Criticality (H, M ,L)
- Strategic thinking with the ability to set a clear product vision and strategy – H
- A deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and competition – M
- Strong communication skills for conveying the product vision and goals – H
- Good decision-making with the capability to make informed decisions based on data and insights – H
- Great ability to manage relationships with various stakeholders effectively – H
- Technical Skills or Domain Knowledge – H
Mandatory criteria with no exceptions to hire:
- Strong product management skills.
- Cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Market and user research abilities.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities