We are seeking a highly motivated individual to oversee a range of critical operational tasks, including the management of daily workflows, coordination of team efforts, and implementation of strategic initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency. The ideal candidate will ensure adherence to established policies and procedures while maintaining meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of their work. Additional duties may encompass performance monitoring, data analysis, and the preparation of comprehensive reports to support informed decision-making. Strong organizational skills, proficiency in relevant software applications, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments are essential for success in this role.
Driving business expansion and fostering commercial growth initiatives are essential to this role, with a strong emphasis on identifying new opportunities and maximizing revenue potential. The position requires a strategic approach to market development, partnership cultivation, and client acquisition to enhance market presence and drive sustainable profitability. Responsibilities include analyzing market trends, evaluating competitive landscapes, and implementing scalable growth strategies to meet organizational objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in commercial development, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to execute high-impact initiatives.
Design and implement a comprehensive growth strategy to expand energy-enabled services within Husk communities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and market opportunities.
Identify, assess, and implement new revenue-generating services by utilizing existing energy infrastructure.
Perform comprehensive market evaluations to pinpoint customer requirements, unmet demands, and potential business prospects.
Devising comprehensive business cases and meticulously crafted implementation strategies for innovative products and services is a core responsibility of this role.
Foster collaborative relationships with local business owners, cooperatives, educational entities, and community representatives to strengthen mutual initiatives and drive shared growth.
Drive the expansion of productive-use energy solutions designed to catalyze local economic growth and development.
Responsibilities include overseeing and cultivating strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, and driving collaborative initiatives to enhance mutual growth and value. This role requires evaluating potential partners, negotiating terms, and maintaining strong relationships to maximize business opportunities. Additionally, the position involves monitoring partnership performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to optimize outcomes. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential, along with a proven track record in partnership development or a related field.
Devising and implementing a strategic partnership plan is essential to fostering the expansion and long-term viability of Husk’s ancillary business initiatives. This role involves identifying high-potential collaborators, negotiating mutually beneficial agreements, and ensuring seamless integration of partnerships to drive measurable value. The position requires a proactive approach to cultivating relationships, analyzing market dynamics, and aligning partnership objectives with Husk’s overarching goals to enhance brand influence and revenue streams.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to oversee and expand our diverse range of business ventures, ensuring strategic alignment and sustainable growth across the portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record in business development, financial acumen, and operational management, with the ability to evaluate market opportunities and mitigate risks. Responsibilities include identifying new investment prospects, optimizing existing assets, and fostering partnerships to enhance overall performance. A strong analytical mindset, leadership skills, and proficiency in data-driven decision-making are essential for success in this role. Experience in a similar capacity within a dynamic, multi-sector environment is highly desirable.
Identify, negotiate, and oversee strategic collaborations with private-sector entities and development-focused organizations to drive mutual growth and innovation.
Agencies, financial institutions, government entities, cooperatives, and community-driven organizations rely on our expertise. These diverse stakeholders leverage our services to achieve their strategic objectives and fulfill their missions.
Develop, oversee, and execute commercial contracts, collaborative partnership structures, and integrated implementation strategies.
By fostering strategic collaborations, explore untapped revenue opportunities and expand customer reach through innovative acquisition channels and financing solutions.
We provide avenues for professional growth, extensive networking opportunities, and enhanced market exposure.
Ensure alignment between partnership activities and established objectives by consistently evaluating performance metrics and guaranteeing the fulfillment of agreed deliverables.
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Maintain robust connections with key stakeholders while serving as Husk’s ambassador in industry, community, and governmental forums.
Driving strategic initiatives to foster ecosystem collaborations and partnerships.
Oversee the strategic oversight and optimization of the energy services portfolio, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements while maximizing operational efficiency and financial performance.
Oversee the operational performance of all current energy services and productive-use ventures. Ensure these enterprises function at optimal efficiency.
Track revenue, profitability, utilization, and customer adoption metrics across all service lines to ensure strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
Revise pricing structures, operational frameworks, and service delivery methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Design and implement programs specifically aimed at enhancing customer engagement and fostering repeat interactions.
Ensure that energy services enhance financial performance at the business level.
Operations and service delivery encompass the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of business processes to ensure seamless and efficient service provision. This role requires a keen focus on optimizing workflows, maintaining high performance standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing service delivery teams, monitoring service quality, and ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. Additionally, the position demands strong leadership skills to foster collaboration, problem-solving abilities to address operational challenges, and analytical expertise to evaluate performance metrics and implement corrective actions. A deep understanding of industry best practices and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences are essential for success in this dynamic environment.
Collaborate with Operations teams to uphold reliable service delivery and maintain optimal asset availability.
Create and execute standardized operating procedures for every energy service offering.
Oversee the performance of equipment, track inventory levels, manage maintenance schedules, and assess operational efficiency to ensure optimal functionality.
Address operational challenges that impact service quality, availability, or profitability to ensure seamless performance and business success.
Maintain adherence to organizational policies, safety protocols, and operational guidelines to ensure full compliance.
A key responsibility includes fostering customer relationships and expanding market presence. This role focuses on enhancing engagement strategies and identifying opportunities for growth within the target market. Proficiency in market analysis, customer insights, and strategic planning is essential, along with the ability to collaborate across teams to drive initiatives forward. Strong communication and leadership skills are required to effectively implement programs that boost customer satisfaction and market share.
Perform routine on-site assessments to gain insights into customer requirements and usage behaviors.
Develop and execute strategies to enhance community engagement, thereby elevating awareness and fostering widespread adoption of energy-enabled services.
Collect customer feedback to uncover potential avenues for service enhancements.
Create and implement customer education and activation strategies designed to stimulate market demand effectively.
Develop and maintain strong connections with key community leaders and local stakeholders to foster collaborative partnerships and mutual growth.
Spearheading innovation and new product development initiatives stands as a pivotal responsibility.
Explore innovative avenues to enhance energy consumption and deliver added value to customers through productive-use initiatives.
Assess new prospects within the domains of e-mobility, agriculture, word-processing, and water services to identify viable business avenues and strategic growth opportunities.
We specialize in refrigeration solutions, digital services, and the advancement of rural enterprises, delivering innovative and sustainable approaches to meet the evolving needs of our clients and communities.
Develop and oversee pilot initiatives for innovative service solutions.
Evaluate pilot performance and devise strategies for scaling operations as needed.
Construct a series of commercially viable growth opportunities into a structured pipeline.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Develop and implement systematic processes to track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate organizational effectiveness, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making. Prepare comprehensive reports summarizing performance metrics, deviations, and recommendations for improvement, ensuring stakeholders receive timely and accurate insights. Utilize advanced analytical tools and methodologies to enhance monitoring accuracy and efficiency, while maintaining alignment with strategic objectives and compliance standards.
Responsible for managing your personal portfolio’s profit and loss performance while ensuring achievement of predetermined revenue, margin, utilization, and growth objectives.
Prepare comprehensive annual business plans, budgets, forecasts, and investment case analyses to support adjacent business initiatives.
Monitor revenue, gross margin, utilization rates, customer adoption levels, impact assessments, and profitability metrics, ensuring accurate tracking and analysis of key performance indicators.
Compile and distribute weekly and monthly business performance reports ensuring comprehensive data analysis and tracking of key metrics.
Oversee budget execution to ensure adherence to financial plans, identifying variances and proposing adjustments as necessary to sustain fiscal objectives.
Leverage commercial analysis and performance insights to facilitate informed, data-driven decision-making processes.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience is required. Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++ is essential, along with familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and database systems. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are critical. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is highly desirable. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities are necessary to convey technical concepts effectively.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, or a comparable field is required.
We expect all employees to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, ensuring a respectful and harmonious work environment at all times. Punctuality, reliability, and adherence to company policies are essential to maintaining operational excellence and team cohesion. Each individual is accountable for fulfilling their assigned duties with integrity and diligence, contributing to the collective success of the organization. Disciplinary actions may be necessary for repeated violations or failure to meet performance expectations, as outlined in our company guidelines.
With a minimum of five to eight years of expertise in business development, commercial operations, rural energy, and productive-use applications, candidates should demonstrate a proven track record in these domains.
We seek professionals with experience in applications, agriculture value chains, or related fields.
Seasoned professional with a proven track record in overseeing diverse, revenue-producing business segments.
Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in commercial and financial analysis, combining deep analytical insight with strategic financial acumen to drive informed decision-making and business growth.
Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in managing projects and fostering effective engagement with stakeholders.
Skilled in utilizing Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business reporting applications to compile, analyze, and present data effectively.
Highly valued is prior experience in rural or underserved markets.
Individuals should possess a solid grasp of mini-grids, distributed energy systems, electric mobility (e-mobility), water services, or agricultural applications within the energy sector.
Processing businesses experience is beneficial.
Fluency in English is mandatory, while proficiency in Hausa is highly desirable.
Ability and readiness to undertake substantial travel across various operational areas.
Additional Information:
Position Location and Travel Requirements: This role necessitates occasional travel to client sites, conferences, and industry events, primarily within [specified geographic area, if applicable]. Candidates should be prepared to undertake local and, at times, overnight trips as required to fulfill job responsibilities effectively and meet client needs. Reliable transportation and flexibility in scheduling are essential to accommodate these demands.
This position is headquartered in Mafia, Sarawak State, Nigeria, and involves frequent travel to Husk Mini-grid sites and other operational sites.
Compensation will be determined in accordance with the candidate’s professional background and credentials, with the possibility of negotiation if necessary.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
Experience Required
5 - 8 years