Thursday, September 22, 2016

Regional Coordinator AT Nexleaf Analytics

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Job description

About the Position:
We seek an independent contractor to oversee two projects inNigeria in improved cookstove usage and clean energy sector, and in the health sector & cold chain management. Candidate must have a Bachelors degree and proven experience in rolling out a program across thousands of sites. Experience in rural areas is a plus.


Duties and Responsibilities

Nexleaf will have two projects in Nigeria. The Regional Coordinator will need to manage her/his time to meet the responsibilities in each project. Below is a quick summary of the projects and the duties associated with it.

StoveTrace enables real-time monitoring of cookstoves. StoveTrace combines robust wireless sensors with powerful cloud based analytics to collect data on improved cookstove usage and facilitate data-driven decision making and responsive interventions. Nexleaf is taking StoveTrace to Nigeria this winter, and looking for a Regional Coordinator to provide technical support and customer service to partners in the following way:

  • Provide on-site trainings to partners about the StoveTrace product, installation and troubleshooting
  • Respond to partners’ questions and requests about the project remotely over the phone or email, or in person
  • Communicate regularly with Nexleaf staff about project status and progress in the field
  • Manage multiple cases at a time and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to address all issues
  • Handle import and export of materials, testing and kitting of sensors, and maintain real-time inventory of equipment.

ColdTrace is a wireless remote temperature monitoring (RTM) solution designed for vaccine refrigerators in rural clinics and health facilities. Regional Coordinator will provide technical support and customer service to partners in the following way:

-     Provide on-site trainings to partners and users about sensors installation and monitoring
-     Set up a central service center to manage service support for our devices
-     Travel to sites regularly to ensure quality of implementation
-     Track project priorities and project planning metrics
-     Form and maintain relationships with partners and sub-contractors

Required:
·       Bachelors's degree
·       Extensive Project management experience (at least 5 years)
·       Experience of field-work in Nigeria
·       MS Office (especially Excel) and project management software
·       Fluency in English (speaking and writing)
·       Instructional materials production (i.e. generating training manuals)
·       Public speaking skills for attending conferences and workshops

Additional experience preferred:
·       Impact-driven program roll-out and operations, preferably with a government entity
·       Supply chain management and logistics
·       Deployment of goods or services in rural Nigeria
·       Leading training sessions and workshops

We seek a candidate with proven experience and the ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions. This position requires the skill and temperament to address any potential conflicts with contracting or partner organizations with level-headedness, as well as a commitment to fairness, honesty, and respect in professional relationships.

The executive team is based in California, USA (Pacific Standard Time), so the candidate should be comfortable with various modes of communication (e.g. Skype, Gmail, Whatsapp) as well as the time difference when getting on calls/meetings.

How to Apply
Please send a résumé in Microsoft Word or PDF format tojobs@nexleaf.org OR APPLY HERE with the subject "Regional Coordinator - Nigeria - [Your first and last name]".  Please write a brief statement about what makes you are a strong candidate for this position, including details about your skills and previous experience. 

Equal Opportunity – Nexleaf Analytics upholds the principles of equal opportunity with respect to its hiring and contracting decisions. All hiring decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state or local law.

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