Description:

Job Summary:

We are looking for a businessperson with a passion for social change, who can help us scale

company's business model to reach learners across Africa. You will join our passionate team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and take a leading role in strategy, financial planning, reporting and risk management, as we grow across Africa.

 

Responsibilities:

• Work together with CEO and COO to lead company's strategy and growth, as we expand across the continent
  
• Refine and continually update financial plans and models, always keeping in mind company's mission
  
•  Liaise with investors, sponsors, advertisers and funders
  
• Coordinate financing and investment rounds, and apply for grants & other forms of financing
  
• Explore new revenue streams, partnerships and opportunities for expansion and spin-offs products
  
• Oversee financial and accounting practices: budgets, taxes, financial reports and audits
  
• Oversee legal activities including contract negotiation
  
• Fill in wherever else is needed! We are a small company and everyone wears many hats!
  

 

 

Background:

MBA and 3+ years of operational and financial management experience, preferably in media or education sector OR related Bachelors degree and 5+ years management experience, preferably in media or education sector

 

 

Skills:

• Passion for company's vision of bringing localized edutainment to learners across Africa
  
• Fluent in English, with working knowledge of Kiswahili, French or other African language
  
• Deep understanding of at least one of the following sectors: education/ edtech, social business, broadcast media in Africa
  
• Strong familiarity with startup/SME financing and development, legalese and accounting
  
• Confident using web based accounting and productivity tools (we use Sage, Google Drive and Asana, insightly among others)
  
• Creative, flexible, always looking to learn new skills and willing to help out in areas outside the jobs description
  
•  Interest and passion for finding sustainable, scalable solutions for social impact
  

 

Perks:

• Fun, close-knit team and creative work environment
  
• Flex time work schedule
  
• Health insurance, work permit (if needed)
  
• Free lunch at the office
  
• You get to watch cartoons at work :)
  

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