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Responsable de programme (Côte d'Ivoire)
Contract type
Freelance
Work mode
Remote · Côte d'Ivoire
Experience
3 years
Job description
A six-month contract programme manager role to assess and launch Solon's free grassroots football training programme for primary school children in Côte d'Ivoire.
At a glance
- Employment
- Contract · Independent contractor
- Work mode
- Remote · Côte d'Ivoire
- Languages
- French – fluent, English – fluent
What you'll do
- Identify and assess partnership opportunities with schools in Côte d'Ivoire to set up the first phase of the football programme.
- Implement and grow the basic football training programme with identified primary school owners and networks, including the national education system.
- Supervise the programme to ensure it meets Solon's standards and objectives.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including service providers, government representatives, donor partners, consultants and community members.
- Work with potential local partners and sector experts to gather information and advance Solon's interests.
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations for Solon's leadership team to support decision-making.
- Manage timelines, resources and deliverables for assigned projects, delivering on time and within budget.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's degree (bac+4) in business administration, economics, international relations, business school or related fields.
- Proven experience in business development or a similar role, preferably in Côte d'Ivoire or similar markets.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, including detailed project reports and presenting to diverse audiences.
- Superb attention to detail and diligence.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-moving team environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
- In-depth knowledge of Ivorian culture, customs and business practices.
- Fluency in French and English, spoken and written.
- Integrity, good judgement and business sense.
- Good presence and professional conduct.
- Ability to reside and work legally in Côte d'Ivoire.
- Passion for or interest in football.
Nice to have
- Experience and/or knowledge in football, education and project development initiatives in these areas.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plus bonuses based on performance and achievement of objectives.
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About Solon Capital Partners
Creates, partners and invests to generate financial returns and significant impact.
With over 13 years of experience, Solon uses a differentiated model based on company creation, partnership and patience to maximize impact and financial returns while mitigating risk.
Mission
A dual mission toward climate and communities through a portfolio of innovative companies across impact sectors in Africa and beyond.
Key facts
- Impact investing
- Portfolio companies operate in three impact verticals and nine countries in Africa and beyond.
- Terra Nova Solutions is a group company acting as a service provider to Solon.
- The football programme launched in Ghana in April 2024.
- Côte d'Ivoire is the next target market.
What they value
- Collegial, collaborative and curious team culture.