Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 16 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Our Company
• BuffaloGrid is on a mission to bring mobile power and connectivity to the next billion. Our StreamSpot+ Hubs use a blend of solar-powered hardware and smart software to bring offline streaming and content to disconnected communities. We’re a diverse group of designers, developers, strategists and operations specialists based across offices in Belfast, Dhaka and Lagos.
• BuffaloGrid is backed by the UK Government, Microsoft and some of Europe’s leading venture funds including Local Globe, ADV, Hardware Club and Seedcamp. We’re searching for people who share our vision for using technology to make the world more socially and economically equal.
• We actively encourage applications from women and people from ethnic minorities.

The Role
• We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven Project Coordinator to direct and manage field agents in product deployment and market activations in selected locations in Zambia.
• Duties will include coordinating business operations, monitoring and motivating staff, managing operational costs, ensuring good customer service, improving administration processes, engaging with vendors, hiring and training employees, identifying business opportunities, liaising with and reporting to the UK team.
• The successful candidate for this role should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. You will work in close cooperation with the UK team to achieve set targets in deployment, training and activation.
• This is the perfect role for someone who enjoys learning fast and wants to grow with our business.

Key Responsibilities
• Recruit and train a team of field agents
• Manage agents to coordinate deployments
• Take photographs and videos of deployment and activation
• Identify new business opportunities
• Ensure monthly activation targets are met by the team
• Compile and maintain reports and dashboards to track KPIs

Core Skills
• Leadership skills
• Ability to team build and can perform well under pressure.
• Knowledge of business development, strategy and sales process from initiation to close.
• Able to multitask, prioritise, and manage time efficiently.
• An exceptional command of English and strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with multi-functional teams.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Google Suite

Knowledge & Experience
• StartUps: It’s an advantage if you have prior experience working in a technology startup, at seed stage or beyond, or in a fast-moving organisation with comparable growth dynamics.
• Experience: Prior experience in business development, strategy or sales role will help.
• Sector: It’s an advantage to have exposure to any of these sectors – mobile network operators, telecommunications, renewable energy, rural banking inclusion and assisted ecommerce.
• Organisation: Comfortable working independently in a small, distributed international team with limited day-to-day support.
• Travel: Comfortable with regular travel across urban and rural areas.

Benefits & Perks
• Competitive monthly salary: Negotiable depending on experience
• Performance related bonus

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
To apply for this job email your details to jeff.dodds@buffalogrid.com 

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