Background Wasteful production and consumption deplete the earths resources and cause harmful greenhouse gas emissions. They threaten everything we care about well-being, security, culture, landscape and financial stability. By developing a blue-print for profitable, scalable and replicable rural solar electrification, group of companies and charities offers investors and consumers a market-based model for economic growth which provides social and environmental benefits. Our client is into rural solar electrification project in India, installs solar mini-grids and sells the energy for domestic and productive uses. They support the communities to build financially and environmentally sustainable businesses from the energy produced. The villages experience positive environmental, social, and financial outcomes such as a reduction in CO2 emissions and increased household incomes. Women spend less time on domestic chores and children study longer under healthier lighting. This is an exciting and challenging time to be joining the group. They will shortly achieve the goal to supply 50 villages with a total of 1124 kW of reliable electricity, reaching over 40,000 people. They are now developing a strategy to further scale this work and to create a model for replication so to bring a systemic change. At the same time, the challenge of leading the organization through Covid-19 and the many changes to life for the employees and the communities they serve. KEY OBJECTIVES Lead a resilient, agile, and flexible organization in the best interests of all its stakeholders. Take overall operational responsibility for group. Ensure all strategic objectives are fully met. Maintain full transparency and accountability to the Board. Be a visible leader both internally and externally as representative of the group in India. Develop thought leadership on the use of renewable energy to support sustainable economic development. SUPERVISION Report directly to and communicate regularly with the Executive Director on behalf of the Board. Provide reports for and attend Board meetings as required. Provide reports for and attend Board meetings as required. Comply with all reasonable and lawful directions and policies received from the Board. Ensure Directors are provided with information necessary to fulfil their responsibilities and obligations. Develop, maintain, and support a strong Board of Directors actively involved in ongoing local operations. LEADERSHIP Provide strong leadership through an initial period of change. Develop and implement an appropriate management structure, ensuring that the company has an effective senior management team below the level of the GM. Provide leadership to the senior team, setting and maintaining an inspiring direction in line with the group vision and strategy. Set the ethical tone for the company and its senior managers. Take all reasonable steps to satisfy the Board as to the integrity of the GM and other senior managers Take all reasonable steps to satisfy the Board that the GM and other senior managers create a culture of integrity throughout the organization. Model the organizations culture, values and behaviours resulting in a positive, enabling and energetic culture where high performance and success are celebrated. Ensure that the Board has regular exposure to senior management team members Ensure that there is an effective plan of succession and development for the GM and senior management. STRATEGY Assist the Board with the development of a Strategic Plan for the company to maximize shareholder value, in line with group strategies. Assist the Board with the development of a Strategic Plan for the replication of the business model, in line with group strategies. RISK AND COMPLIANCE Ensure compliance with all group policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements under Indian law. Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements under UK law & charity regulation. Ensure compliance by the company with all requirements of funders, lenders, etc. Provide the Board assurance that the proper systems are in place to identify and manage business risks and that such risks are acceptable and are within the guidelines established by the Board. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the companys financial statements Ensure financial controls are in place to support financial security, sustainability, and compliance Develop accounting systems in line with group policies to enable group-wide transparency With the Board, prepare an annual operating budget in line with the group budget Prudently manage the organizations resources and performance in line with the agreed annual budget Provide the board with accurate and timely management accounts and a financial forecast With the MUK Executive Director, oversee the annual audit in line with international auditing standards OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT Provide general management of day-to-day affairs within the guidelines established by the Board, consistent with decisions requiring prior approval of the Board. Develop an Annual Operating Plan for Board review and approval, including business plans, operational requirements, organizational structure, staffing and budgets that support the Strategy. Achieve all operational targets in line with the approved Annual Operating Plan. Implement, maintain, and manage effective systems to monitor and report on performance against targets Design and implement a knowledge management system to ensure access across the group to all policies, practices, procedures, and learning to support training and programme replication. Develop and lead a culture of knowledge sharing that is proactive, transparent, and collaborative. Implement ongoing asset management strategy that both reduces risk and focuses on the delivery of enhancements in operational performance. Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors. Manage procurement processes and coordinate material and resources allocation. Identify best practices and improve internal systems with an eye toward future needs. FUNDRAISING & COMMUNICATIONS Build and maintain a strong network, including relationships with industry, partner organizations, foundations, public officials, and other potential supporters. Support and, where appropriate, lead efforts at raising debt, equity, and grant funding. Direct the development of a public affairs program to inform and get feedback from the public and key stakeholders about operations, services, programs, goals and objectives. Support local and national presence by communicating project results with an emphasis on the successes of the local project as a model for regional and national replication. OTHER Carry out any other appropriate duties and responsibilities assigned by the Board. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL Extensive business planning, sales and operations management skills and experience. Substantial staff management skills (recruiting, developing, motivating, and rewarding for productivity). Strong financial literacy skills (prepare budgets and financial reports). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Experience of successful change management. Excellent oral and written English. Commitment to our mission and to developing the solar market. Participative and collaborative working approach. A passionate, trustworthy, and decisive leader who communicates effectively and works to high standards. DESIRABLE Experience of solar energy systems. Experience living or working in Jharkhand. How to Apply Submit your CV directly from this advert by clicking on the Apply button.
