Manager, Localization Programs SSA at GE Global Growth Organization

GE is an advanced technology, services and capital company with the scale, resources and expertise to take on the world’s toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in the areas of energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, we’re committed to leadership, integrity, partnership and human progress.

GE businesses ranging from Aviation, Capital, Oil & Gas, Energy Management, Power and Water, Healthcare, Transportation and Home & Business Solutions have operations on the African continent. Major locations include Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Over 1300 employees are working in the region, creating local partnerships and providing solutions & services that supports Africa’s infrastructure and sustainable growth. We are also dedicated to knowledge transfer, whether it is providing technical expertise to customers by hosting customer summits, to developing young local talent through unique programs such as the Early Career Development Program.

GE Global Growth Organization is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Manager, Localization Programs SSA
Job Number: 1973064

Location: Nairobi, Lagos,Maputo, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria

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 oneGE 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.)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: 

• 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

Application Closing Date
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