JUMO
GeneralManager//In-MarketOperations
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“General Manager // In-Market Operations at JUMO. Skills: Process management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management, Stakeholder management. Manage operational activities. Manage stakeholder relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximise productivity; Maximise performance; Enhance professional growth
Industry & Context.
Break down complex challenges
Access to data, Reliable connection
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Product regulatory knowledge, Commercial acumen, Business acumen, Africa cross-border experience, International experience, Manage complex relationships, Executive level relationships, Intellect and judgement, Resourceful, Execution-oriented, Work independently, Make it happen, Understand big organisations, Work in agile environment, Fast paced environment, Break down complex challenges, Lead delivery, Make right calls, Build teams, Provide thought leadership, Enable team members, Motivate team members, Maximise productivity, Maximise performance, Enhance professional growth, Professional communication, Authentic communication, Promote transparency, Promote accessibility, Promote high performance, Direct candid conversations, Exceptional planning, Exceptional organization, Establish effective habits, Establish effective practices, Ensure productivity, Ensure involvement, Ensure optimal delivery
Nice to Have
Executive level relationships
What You'll Do.
Manage operational activities
Manage stakeholder relationships
Deploy technology stack
Connect entrepreneurs
Provide financial services
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Agile environment; Small agile environment; Fast paced environment
Communication Scope
Professional communication; Authentic communication; Transparency; Accessibility; High performance; Direct conversations; Candid conversations
Full Job Description
About this job As General Manager // In-Market Operations you will be responsible for the success of JUMO in-market operational activities and key stakeholder relationships. You will manage and grow the business in line with the JUMO Growth and New Markets (GNM) strategy by deploying the JUMO technology stack to connect entrepreneurs and consumers to inclusive financial services. You will be based in Africa and will report to the Chief: Product regulatory knowledge and experience are important. Strong commercial and business acumen, particularly someone that can easily operate across a number of disciplines and has the ability to think about all aspects of the business. Africa cross-border and international experience. Capabilities Ability to manage complex relationships at Executive level. Intellect and judgement Resourceful and execution-oriented: take full ownership (i. e. ‘buck stops with me’) – ability to work independently and to make it happen, will do everything it takes to get it done Understands how big organisations work, but is able to work in a small, agile and fast paced environment Ability to break down complex challenges into measurable work streams and to lead the delivery A self-starter, able to make the right calls and escalate only when necessary. Leadership experience: ability to build teams, provide thought leadership, enabling and motivating team members to maximise productivity, performance and enhance overall professional growth. Strong communication skills: communicate in a professional and authentic manner that promotes transparency, accessibility, and high performance. Knows the importance of having direct, candid conversations. Personal effectiveness: exceptional planning and organization. Establish effective habits and practices that ensure you are productive, involved, and delivering optimally. We ask a lot of each other at JUMO, but we give a lot too. You will love Collaborating with smart, engaging people in an inspiring work environ
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