Regional Director, West Africa

Partners Worldwide 

Partners Worldwide (PW) is a global network of businesspeople working together to end poverty through entrepreneurship and job creation. We believe that all people are image-bearers of God and have the right to live an abundant life. Through locally-rooted, globally-connected partnerships we work to grow and sustain redemptive businesses and flourishing economic ecosystems for maximum impact. Every team member plays a significant role in making this vision a reality. 

As an employee of Partners Worldwide, you will be part of a global team that values the unique contributions and service of each person as a true partner. You will join us in celebrating each entrepreneur who is able to fully live out their calling to business, provide for their family, create life-giving employment opportunities and invest in the community around them. 

The PW goal for 2030 is for our partners in 30+ countries, to serve over one million businesses who are creating and sustaining 3 million jobs in communities of high poverty and unemployment. 

The Role 

As Regional Director, West Africa on the Global Operations team, you will be directly responsible for aligning the region's local context with PW's global strategic direction to develop a PW strategy for the region. We are looking for someone who will oversee the onboarding of the desired regional organizational structure, develop regional team leadership, and support the growth and health of all partners in the regional network.

If that’s you, please submit your resume and a PW specific cover letter letting us know who you are and why you are passionate about business and ending poverty! 

The Work 

• Lead the development of a regional vision, strategy and annual plan 
• Support regional staff with country strategies and local partnership networks 
• Facilitate regional excellence in program management
• Escalate regional needs and opportunities to the appropriate stakeholders 
• Lead all accountability efforts related to the work of Partners Worldwide in the region 
• Enhance fundraising initiatives by giving visibility to the achievements reached in the region 
• Equip and train the regional team 
• Lead the region as an ambassador of the Partners Worldwide culture, beliefs and values 
• Manage the regional financial performance and ensure compliance with local laws 
• Represent Partners worldwide and its work locally and regionally. 
• Serve on cross-regional teams to grow and improve the organization’s work around the world 
• Other duties as applicable 

Your Competencies 

• Customer Focus 
• Drive for Results 
• Innovation Management 
• Problem Solving 
• Business Acumen 
• Interpersonal Savvy 

Your Qualifications 

• A college or graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economic Development, International Business Development, or a related field 
• 5+ years’ overall professional experience with 3+ years’ experience working in business development in the private or non-profit sectors
• Proven experience leading high-performance teams, preferably at a regional level
• Proficient in computer use, mainly programs related to communication and financial supervision
• Advanced and effective oral and written communication skills in English and the assigned country’s local language(s)
• Experience building and maintaining cross-cultural relationships 
• Knowledge of business and community development issues in region of responsibility
• Demonstrated project management skills and competency in several of the following areas:
  • small business development 
  • business mentoring 
  • cross-cultural communications 
  • business training 
  • agriculture and agriculture value chain development 
  • business networks 
  • small business lending and finance 
  • organizational sustainability 

Your Character 

• Mature Christian faith that is embodied in your life, work, words and interactions. 
• Strong ability to build relationships, create traction and mobilize resources. 
• Curiosity to learn new skills, solve new problems and seek expertise from others. 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.  
• Organized with the ability to plan ahead to reach goals. 
• An entrepreneurial spirit that leads to creative thinking, new ideas to put into action, and innovative solutions to diverse challenges. 

Our Investment 

• Meaningful, redemptive, and purpose-filled work
• Connection to a talented, dedicated, and joyful team of global staff and partners
• A comprehensive compensation and benefits package (insurance, retirement and more)
• Flexible paid time off (vacation, sick, holiday) and healthy work-life balance
• Annual allowance for professional development/continuing education

Additional information: 

• Partners Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. 
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
• This position requires the ability to travel within Africa and to the United States. Previous or current visas for such travel are required in order to be considered for the role.
• This position is based in one of the countries within the region where Partners Worldwide has established partnerships: Ghana, Nigeria or Liberia
• Applications are due via the hiring portal by Monday, June 17