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GE is recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Manager, Localization Programs SSA
Job Number: 1973064 Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Business: GE Global Growth Organization
Function: Business Development
Role Summary/Purpose:
This role shall be responsible for defining and driving local content initiatives across the GE portfolio in SSA. This will include the identification and prioritization of various P&L and GE wide initiatives, evaluating ways to scale programs across P&L’s/3rd parties, and the engagement with internal and external stakeholders impacted by localization rules and commercial enabling activities.
Essential Responsibilities:
Develop a prioritized and phased one GE framework for local content across SSA that is aligned to market opportunities and realities
Strategy development across core and growth countries
Highlight phased localization options based on market opportunity
Aggregate localization rules across region and develop compliance & commercial plans
Develop localization metrics/dashboard to quantify and communicate GE impact.
Support/Co-lead the creation of a tailored country-specific localization toolkit inclusive of financial commitments/incentives, skills development, SME development, stakeholder engagement and other sustainability initiatives
Structure and implement a prioritized stakeholder management strategy and coordinate advocacy for priority stakeholders
Identify, develop, and implement tailored localization programs in partnership with p&l’s and external stakeholders
Develop external local content promoter ecosystem consisting of donors, NGO’s, foundations, industry etc.
Support the coordination of investment decisions across P&L’s, ensuring business case viability and local impact
Support the integration of various GE sustainability initiatives (I.e. Healthymagination, CSR, SME development, skills development etc.) with key regional contacts/stakeholders
Provide leadership and support to Joint Venture agreements in the region by ensuring proper compliance to local laws, commercial viability, and operational plans that are aligned to local mandates.
Liaise with the all the involved functions, in particular Supply Chain, Government relations, Finance, Legal, HR, and communications, in ensuring compliance with various country specific localization laws and commercially viable initiatives
Qualifications/Requirements
University Degree. Masters qualification is an added advantage
Sound knowledge of compliance and business development across Sub Saharan Africa
Experience with joint venture execution in Sub Saharan Africa
Experience interfacing with government regulatory agencies, NGO’s, foundations and broader industry
Familiar with proposals preparation and extensive project management experience
Excellent presentation and communication skills
5+ years working experience in an Infrastructure related business (I.e. Powergen, O&G, Transportation, etc.)
Desired Characteristics:
Ability to demonstrate effective and efficient management of processes and personnel
Ability to adapt to changing deadlines and achieve project goals/milestones
Ability to manage & maintain budget and schedule requirements.
Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers