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Country Director, Afghanistan

4 months ago

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan Viamo Full time
Country Director, Afghanistan

About Viamo

Mobile technology is revolutionizing how organizations engage with the people they serve. More than 96% of the world's population has access to a mobile phone, meaning it is now possible to reach nearly every single person on the planet. Yet 3 billion people living in emerging markets still lack access to relevant, timely, and engaging information in their local languages, and their voices remain underheard. The organizations that serve them lack the technology and capacity to reach them, and many are unaware of The power of mobile technology to meet their organizational goals.

Viamo believes that information is power. We connect individuals and organizations using digital technology to make better decisions.

Viamo is the #1 Digital Platform connecting these organizations to the Next Billion users who don't have access to the internet, and we are well on our way to meeting our goal of reaching 100 million people annually.

About the role

You will be our senior leader in Afghanistan and a passionate ambassador within the Digital for Development movement. Your role is to drive impact, leading the development, sale, and launch of innovative and effective digital engagement campaigns that address some of the most intractable development challenges. You will ensure that every large development sector organization knows about Viamo's latest solutions and understands the value of incorporating these solutions into their programs. Read more about Viamo's suite of solutions here.

Key Responsibilities

Spend at least 90% of your time on sales and partnership development to:Drive growth and impact through in-country sales. You will lead the sale of Viamo's solutions by proactively prospecting opportunities with development sector clients and donorsConduct effective outreach to meet with these clients and donors, and convert qualified leadsUndertake in-depth research to understand the specific needs, priorities, and challenges of these clients and donorsWork with these development sector partners to design and launch effective mobile engagement projects; this includes building relationships, co-designing projects, preparing budgets, and establishing Viamo as a digital thought leader Respond to Requests for Proposals that are a fit for Viamo's solutionsCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams to craft compelling solutions and proposals that maximize our social impact and value propositionMaintain a dynamic and organized pipeline of potential opportunities and track engagement activitiesWork towards the achievement of monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targetsImplement our sales management strategy through weekly tracking of progress on the sales pipeline in Viamo's CRM system
Additional Responsibilities
Spend approximately 10% of your time supporting the cross-functional Country Crew to:Delight our partners with quality, timely execution of program deliverablesMaintain relationships with Mobile Network Operators to ensure the infrastructure and agreements are in place to connect with all mobile phones in the countryRepresent the organization to national government agencies and ensure organizational compliance with national regulatory bodies.
Key Performance Indicators
Bookings: Margin value of secured contracts, including new and repeat business

Team and Reporting Structure

Reports to Regional Director Partnerships Asia & MENAChair the Viamo Afghanistan, Country Crew that includes Program Manager, Viamo Platform Manager

Profile

Essential

Experience of 10+ years in any combination of social enterprise, INGO, Mobile Network Operator, ICT4D, donor, or international implementerProven sales/business development success, with a history of generating new opportunities and achieving sales targetsProven proposal writing and partnership-building skills, with a history of submitting winning applicationsExperience securing contracts from non-governmental organizations and UN agenciesEntrepreneurial mindset and proven experience in co-developing ideas with partnersLeadership skills, including intercultural sensitivity and a passion for unleashing the potential of your colleaguesDemonstrated self-management, skills, adaptability and resourcefulnessExcellent written and oral communication skills in English; strong influencing and negotiation skillsExperience working in Afghanistan, with established and active professional networks
Desirable
Experience working with major bilateral donors such as USAID, FCDO, and/or EU-funded projectsUnderstanding of local business and NGO laws and telecoms regulationsWorkshop facilitation skills and experience in design thinking approaches









Viamo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from all candidates. We believe that diverse perspectives help our teams to create innovative solutions and understand our global clients' needs. In alignment with our values, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse global workforce without discrimination.

Apply now with a CV and a short cover letter. Please note that interviews will be done on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.