Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves Consultant, United Nations Foundation – Nigeria

Organization: United Nations Foundation

Position Title: Consultant – Market Manager (Nigeria) Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

Location: Abuja, , Nigeria

Application Deadline: July 21, 2015

Description: The Market Manager will report to the Cheif Operating Officer, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and work closely with the Regional Director.

Responsibilities:

• Help advance the development, coordination, and implementation of Nigeria’s Country Action Plan and annual operating plans – this requires identifying weaknesses in the cookstoves and fuels market, and collaboratively developing strategies to address them.
• Collaboratively design marketing, communications, and behavior change campaigns that build the cookstove and fuels category
• Work with relevant government ministries to identify and support an effective enabling environment for the clean cookstove and fuels market
• Steward appropriate outreach to important stakeholder groups to keep them apprised of Alliance activities locally, regionally, and globally, and to grow Alliance partnerships
• Represent the Alliance at events as requested
• Keep the Alliance informed of the changing needs of players in the clean cookstove and fuel value chain and keep abreast of new developments in the global cookstove market
• Robustly monitor and evaluate all Alliance market-enabling activities and adjust them based on a constant feedback loop with key stakeholders
• Work in coordination with the Regional Director to ensure alignment of all efforts in Nigeria

Qualifications: This is a wide-ranging scope that requires significant hands-on experience and an ability to work in an intense, fast-paced environment. You are right for this if:

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and creative mindset.
• You are a relationship builder who quickly gains trust and makes connections to reach creative agreements and solutions.
• You use active listening and excellent communication skills to enable others to understand different perspectives, question assumptions, and improve actions.
• You have developed and overseen the production of marketing campaigns and materials, and are familiar with ongoing and developing trends in media, technology, and consumer behavior.
• You have excellent project management and interpersonal skills
• You have the ability to work independently and be part of a virtual team, thriving in a start-up environment.
• You have experience working in or with the commercial sector, and an ability to engage commercial sector partners and bring them on board.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree (or more) in business, communications, marketing, public relations or a related field.
• You have at least seven years relevant experience including significant project management experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.
• Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.

How to Apply: Apply online.