Deputy CEO

About the job

KEMMCOM is a strategic advisory firm operating in the nexus of business, government, and civil society and delivering value-added services to support business growth, mission advancement, risk mitigation and the building of sustainable entities with solid reputations.

As a dynamic company based on Africa’s political and influence capital Addis Ababa, we embody Ethiopia’s and Africa’s DNA of multiculturalism and deliver to clients services that bring in our international experience adapted to the local context of our clients.

The Job

In line with emerging needs to revamp business development, partnerships, innovation, and research at KEMMCOM, the company is hiring a Deputy CEO.

Reporting directly to the CEO; the Deputy CEO is expected to lead these efforts and support the development of a centre of excellence in external facing functions of the company in a collaborative work environment.

The ideal candidate would have a strong background and/or experience in the professional services sector with the ability to understand business needs and build a strong brand, reputation, and business for the company. A good level of judgment in a variety of situations, strong presentation and influencing skills, written and verbal communication, and organisation skills are essential for this position. We are looking for a doer, an unconventional thinker, and a master executer.

This is you if…

• You are a natural sales person
• You can give 6-8+hrs of your time a day to executing truly groundbreaking projects with the help of a committed and strong team. You are not scripted to the convenience of normal work hours.
• You have team leadership, excellent client management experience, and can talk and work your way out of conflict and difficult situations.
• You have found a way to exist by doing away the comforts of modern life and can inspire a team to consistently be comfortable with the discomfort needed for continuous growth.
• You don’t take offense at being insulted by the market, people, and no’s. You focus on the message and the learning from the experience.
• You have demonstrated some experience of mastery in a non-career pursuit.
• You have read and understood KEMMCOM’s mission and can demonstrate alignment to and advancement of this mission during the recruitment process.
• You understand that the role is an opportunity to build something great for a good part of your career and can commit at least two years
• You have demonstrated that you can conquer your fears by starting something ambitious

Don’t apply if…

• You are just job hopping from one corporate job to another.
• You are looking only for a better salary and benefits from your current role.
• You are not ready to lead through change and uncertainty.

Qualifications - Bachelors degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business Administration and/or a related fields from a recognised University with a GPA of 3.4 and above desired. Qualifications or experience with a practice of execution and/or management in Ethiopia will be given priority.

Experience and skillset

• Blended experience in entrepreneurship and the corporate world in Ethiopia with a track record of learned non-success and a track record of successful project delivery.
• A strong track record of setting and meeting pre-defined targets.
• Excellent oral representation, writing, and reading skills in English, ability to communicate in more than one Ethiopian language strongly desired.
• Ability to lead changes in a fast-growing company and provide solutions to these growing pains.
• Ability to think on the go and execute with efficiency.
• Ability to put the customer first in every interaction involving the company and always look for ways to improve the customer experience through tactical and operational process.
• Ability to lead cross-functionally with teams and negotiate constructively for the purpose of business growth using evidence.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with current and potential clients.
• Highly resourceful team leader, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions

Skills Required:

• Automotive
• Chemistry / Chemical / Engineering
• Civil / Engineering / Cotm
• Electrician / Electronics / Electrical / Engineering
• Food / Technology / Science / Engineering
• Hydraulics / Water / Engineering
• Industrial / Manufacturing
• Mechanics / Mechanical / Engineering
• Sales / Marketing / Business / Management