1. Human Resources ManagerVacancy: Human Resources Manager
Description: Designed, engineered and built in Kenya, Mobius Motors sells highly durable, highly affordable vehicles for Africa’s mass market.
Versatile, rugged and durable, it is designed for African cities whilst still being extremely capable off-road.
We are seeking a minimum three-year commitment from an exceptional mid-late career HR professional to contribute at both strategic and operational level to develop Mobius into a compelling career choice for top automotive and business talent in African and globally.
Develop an environment and value proposition that attracts and retains top performers and fosters the skills, knowledge, culture, and mind-set to demonstrate company values and make the right choices consistently. Identify HR priorities and recommends appropriate solutions which support Mobius strategy and business aims.
The HR Manager provides professional advice and support to leadership, management and staff on all aspects of human resource management and ensures compliance to current employment legislation and pursuit of HR Best Practice.
The Human Resources Manager reports to the COO and requires a close working relationship with the Directors, Managers and key staff across the entire organisation.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Organisational Development
Employee Resourcing: Develop and execute strategy to make Mobius a leading choice for top business and automotive talent; facilitate leadership discussions around the staffing strategy and drive the end-to-end recruitment and on-boarding of international and local staff, including developing job descriptions, managing job postings, managing and analysing recruitment channels, selecting and managing head-hunter firms, and actively recruiting high-potential candidates.
Professional Development: Lead the design of the learning & development strategy and work with Line Managers to roll out Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and integrate it with performance and talent management systems.
Performance Management: Lead the implementation and ongoing refinement of performance management processes and tools across the organization, including integration with career paths.
Career Paths: Develop a structured promotion pathway for each role, including timescales, remuneration, performance requirements, and reporting lines.
Systems Development: Develop robust and scalable HR and Administrative systems across the organization, from tactical to strategic.
Policy Development: Identify, develop and communicate core HR policies and procedures across the organisation – ensure key stakeholders are identified and involved regularly on progress.
Employee Handbook: Develop and maintain a simple, clear and structured Employee Handbook for the organization aligned to the employment laws of Kenya and UK.
Knowledge Management: Support the Systems team to develop a robust and scalable knowledge management system and ensure that historical knowledge is transmitted and built upon by current staff.
Incentive Schemes: develop and maintain a compelling but cost effective employee incentive scheme across the organization to maximize recruitment and retention of world-class staff, including pay scale benchmarking, bonus packages, responsibility scope and other incentives.
Internal Communications: facilitate initiatives to formalize ad-hoc and periodic internal communications across the organization.
Process Improvement: assess current HR and Administrative processes to identify and action further improvements on an on-going basis.Qualifications
Required
Bachelors Degree (minimum) in Business, Human Capital, Economics or similar
3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
5+ years of professional work experience in business administration, human capital management, general management
Ability to strategically plan and lead teams of international and local Kenyan staff through to exceptional success
Ability to lead cross-functionally; coordinating, leading and communicating information clearly
Exceptional attention to detail and high quality deliverable outputs
Ability to analyse and solve complex problems
Ability to grasp complex concepts and systems quickly, and express them in simple ways
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and to remain graceful under pressure
Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sense of multiple data sources that may sometimes be contradictory in nature
High degree of resourcefulness; looking beyond the normal channels of information to dig out data necessary to understand the ultimate solution
Ability to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both internal and external management teams
Ability to take ownership and accountability of project timeline and results
Exceptional written communication skills and with experience is writing compelling messages to external stakeholders; enthusiasm to communicate clearly, confidently, and precisely
Strong presentations skills, including excellent oral communication skills; passion to make yourself understood in an engaging and pleasant way at all times
High sense of drive and urgency in achieving our vision
Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
Extreme patience and a good sense of humor
Excellent relationship management; capable and enthusiastic of working with multiple personalities across the organization, from production workers, to Kenyan office staff, to international staff, to the CEO - all coming from a variety of backgrounds and experiences
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacks
Comfort with extensive travel throughout Kenya when needed – especially to regularly visit our production facilitiesDesired
Master’s degree (or higher) in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Marketing, Communication or similar
5+ years of professional work experience in business administration, human capital management, general management
Membership of the Institute of Human Resource Management
Professional work experience with a top tier human resources consultancy internationally
Passion for the automotive industry and social enterprise in Africa, Administrative management experience
Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)
Proficiency in Excel, Project, Power Point and WordVacancy open until filled.
2. Financial Director
We are seeking a minimum three-year commitment from an exceptional mid-late career finance professional to lead the end-to-end development and implementation of financial systems and manage financing.
This position will also lead ongoing financial management (including budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and cost management) and develop analytical tools and metrics to facilitate decision-making by Mobius leadership.
The role will require a close working relationship with the CEO and COO and close coordination across the broader Director team.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Financial Leadership
Strategic Thinking: Represent at a leadership level the Finance team and contribute to strategy that aligns the team’s objectives and priorities with the overall objectives of the business to facilitate high quality decision-making across the business.
Team and Systems-Building: Lead development and implementation of all required policies, processes, and tools to create scalable, extensible Finance systems to drive and enable Mobius growth.
Fundraising Support: Manage and/or support financing to support business needs for working capital, long-term debt, and growth equity; identify potential sources of funding for Mobius and lead creation of associated financial models to support business plan.
Budgeting: Create disciplined budgetary control across the company based on well-prepared budgets in line with business plans, ensuring that variances are highlighted and explained on a timely basis; rapid follow-up on cost overruns.
Reporting: Lead the financial reporting team to produce accurate, compliant, relevant and transparent financial information for both internal and external purposes – including detailed cash flow projections – whilst developing and maintaining a robust internal financial control framework.
Risk Management: Contribute to the development of effective risk management and mitigation policies and procedures across the company including owning end-to-end insurance matters.
Team Management: Attract, retain and develop high performing, high potential employees within Finance department.
Business Analytics: Provide accounting and reporting services appropriate to the needs of the business units, leadership and board to enable effective decision making – including developing tools to monitor and analyse efficiency and profitability.
Forecasting: Prepare financial forecast and budgets in accordance with and as part of business planning.
External Reporting: Lead Mobius’ external reporting to shareholders and lenders through annual/interim reports, interim management statements and covenant compliance; own relationships with external auditors, lenders, and other stakeholders; provide timely and accurate financial information for shareholders’ circulars or offering documents and other acquisition/disposal transaction requirements.
Compliance: Monitor developments in accounting standards and other regulations impacting financial reporting, assessing implications for Mobius; support the business with technical accounting issues and ensure Mobius’ accounting policies are up to date, compliant and correctly applied across the company; lead the efficient structuring and management of tax affairs; oversee and implement an efficient company secretarial process across the business’s entities.
Controls: Develop and maintain a robust internal financial control framework with a strong focus on enforcing budgetary control, highlighting budget variances and quick/effective solution of contentious issues; lead the robust maintenance of company financial books and records and the preparation of financial statements of the company.Qualifications
An ideal candidate should have a track record of academic and professional achievement and demonstrate a broad understanding of finance and accounting concepts with a strong passion for Mobius’ business.
They should combine expertise in finance, economics and analytics with exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as well as on-the-ground pragmatism.Required
5-7 years’ experience as a Financial Director or Manager for a top-tier company
Significant experience raising financing for working capital, long-term debt, and growth equity
A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to take initiative and deal well with setbacks
Organisation and systems-building mind set to develop finance policies, processes, and tools as needed and with limited time and resources
Excellent business acumen, organisational and strategic agility demonstrated by problem-solving effectiveness and ability to work creatively and independently
Unimpeachable integrity and highest level of accountability
Exceptional leadership and ability to manage cross-cultural teams; ability to effectively communicate timelines and progress with both internal and external stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others matched with extreme patience, exceptional persistence, and a good sense of humour
Experience with ERP and accounting systems
Bachelor degree (minimum) in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Physics,
Computer Science or similar quantitative subject
3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
Proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and Word
Excellent oral and written communication skills with complete fluency in EnglishDesired
Significant leadership experience and demonstrated success both within and outside of Africa
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from a top university worldwide or Masters degree (or higher) in Finance, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Physics,
Computer Science or similar quantitative subject
10+ years’ experience as a Financial Director for top tier companies worldwide
Significant experience in managing investor relations
Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)Vacancy open until filled.
3. Marketing Associate Job
We are seeking a long-term commitment from an exceptional early career marketing professional to lead marketing strategy, research, campaigns and product launches to ultimately create the foundation of a future international automotive brand – a truly unique opportunity to create impact on a global scale.
The role will require a close working relationship with the Commercial Director, Sales & Aftersales team as well as key staff across the business.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Deliver primary and secondary research that helps define market assumptions and consumer behaviours/profiles.
Develop complete understanding of the factors that go into the revenue and cost side of the business opportunity and provide recommendations to maximise revenue.
Support the Commercial Director to develop and maintain product category SWOT analyses.
Facilitate future-focused product ideation sessions and capture output for continuous design exploration.
Interface with cross-functional teams and outside agencies to develop and lead product go-to-market strategy and plan.
Create data-driven, dynamic, 'voice-of-the-customer' marketing strategies and tests that deliver against Return on Investment (ROI) targets through a segmented customer base across marketing channels.
Ensure consistent brand messaging across TV, print, radio, digital and social media (Facebook, Twitter, Blogs, etc.) marketing channels.
Contribute to comprehensive testing matrix that accurately assesses delivery and performance of each marketing campaign on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
Maintain and ensure high levels of data hygiene and integrity with fast-growing, high-volume data capture from the market.
Being in charge of the overall marketing and communication strategy; manage all activities (ATL, BTL, Digital, etc.) and increase the brand awareness and image.
Being responsible for the Marketing/Communication Launch Strategy of new products and car models.
Develop and maintain a structured clear Marketing reporting system, which reflects the status, trend and performance of the corresponding activities.
Act as a liaison for all external media enquiries or articles, working with the CEO, COO & Commercial Director when necessary to facilitate interviews or other content.Qualifications
An ideal candidate should combine outstanding technical skills in marketing with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
They should possess a strong skill set in creative and strategic thinking along with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and take initiative regularly.
They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.Required
Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in Business, Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Communications, Economics or similar
3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
1-2 years related experience in marketing, advertising or branding
Ability to lead cross-functionally; coordinating, leading and communicating information clearly
Results-driven with exceptional detail and knowledge around metrics, specifically A/B testing and ROI analysis
Exceptional attention to detail and high quality deliverable outputs
Ability to analyse and solve complex problems and express them in simple ways
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and to remain graceful under pressure
Ability to deal with ambiguity and make sense of multiple data sources that may sometimes be contradictory in nature
High degree of resourcefulness; looking beyond the normal channels of information to dig out data necessary to understand the market potential of the opportunity
Ability to take ownership and accountability of project timeline and results
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite with ability to create compelling and effective marketing materials and designs
Proficiency in Excel, Project, Power Point and Word
Exceptional written communication skills and with experience is writing compelling messages to a consumer demographic
Strong presentations skills, including excellent oral communication skills
High sense of drive and urgency in achieving our vision
Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment and work within a diverse team
Extreme patience and a good sense of humour
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacks
Comfort with extensive travel throughout Kenya and longer term throughout East AfricaDesired
Master’s degree (or higher) in Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Sales, Advertising or similar
3-5 years related experience in marketing, advertising or branding
Passion for the automotive industry and social enterprise in Africa
Fluency in Kiswahili (the national language of Kenya)Vacancy open until filled.
4. Sales and Marketing Manager
We are seeking a long term commitment from an exceptional mid-career professional interested in a truly unique entrepreneurial opportunity to create impact on a global scale.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining sales & marketing strategies to meet agreed company objectives.
The candidate should expect to wear different hats in this senior role, contributing efforts to develop and grow profitable business operations in Kenya and beyond.
The role will require a close working relationship with the venture’s Commercial Director, Aftersales Manger, and other key staff.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
In charge of the overall sales and marketing operations and ensuring the achievement of the given sales targets within budget (End-to-End responsibility: O2D from order to delivery).
Make sure that all aspects of communication (ATL, BTL, Digital, Social, PR, etc.) are considered under the brand guidelines and will strongly influence the marketing mix.
Establish processes and structure in order to secure transparency and quality. Setting up structured reporting and systems to systematically improve the market penetration.
Develop Sales and Marketing tactical campaigns and initiatives in order to achieve the set targets with the given budget.
Collaborate with other stake holders on defining the overall sales & marketing strategy and the approach to launch new products and dealerships.
Plan and establish a solid network of Mobius Sales and Service Centres in the relevant markets and ensure readiness and robust operations.
Monitor the market, competition and all relevant data sources in order to get a full understanding of all parameters (Total market, segments, segment shares, pricing, features, transaction prices, financial offers, etc.).
Manage the given tasks with limited resources and make sure that deadlines, quality feedback etc. will be given effectively and efficiently according to well managed priorities.
Maintain a climate that attracts, retains, and motivates top quality personnel through effective performance management, team leadership, coaching, and mentorship.Qualifications
An ideal candidate should have a track record of academic and professional achievement and demonstrate a strong business acumen and passion for Mobius’s business.
He or she should combine expertise in sales, marketing, finance, and analytics with exceptional communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as well as on-the-ground pragmatism and patience necessary to manage ambiguities involved with an early-stage venture in a developing country. Most of all, they should demonstrate integrity and accountability.
They should possess a strong skill set in creative and strategic thinking along with excellent perception, a wide latitude for independent actions (including independent judgement) and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and take initiative regularly.
They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.Required
Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in business subject with 3.4 GPA or higher from a top university worldwide
Minimum 5 years’ experience in sales, marketing, management consulting, or other similar roles for top tier companies
Exceptional leadership and clear sense of direction
Exceptional attention to detail and high quality deliverable outputs
Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong rapport with others
Ability to effectively communicate timelines and project progress with both internal and external management teams
A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, detail oriented, proactive, flexible, and resilient
Excellent problem solving and analytical ability in cross-functional and multi-cultural environment
The highest level of integrity and accountability
A good sense of humour and an appreciation for different cultures
Proven ability and experience in managing and leading high performance teams
Proven ability to work as part of a senior management team to develop and implement company strategy
Practical experience in the application of digital marketing and social media as part of integrated marketing campaigns
Experience in managing budgets effectively, financial reporting, and setting up effective metrics and business processes
Valid driver`s license
Proficiency in Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Word
Comfort with extensive travel throughout Kenya and longer term throughout East AfricaDesired
Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree or Master degree in a technical subject from a top university worldwide
5-10 years’ experience in sales, marketing, management consulting, or other similar roles for top tier companies at senior management levelVacancy open until filled.
5. Information Technology Officer
We are seeking a long-term commitment from an exceptional mid-career Information Technology Officer to provide technical support and maintaining the smooth operation of the IT Infrastructure.
The role will require a close working relationship with Mobius Team.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Provide user support and customer service to users requiring technical assistance.
Set up new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with password issues.
Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications.
Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks.
Ensure antivirus on all laptops and desk tops are up to date.
Ensure user laptop or PC’s have up to-date software patches and updates as agreed.
Basic hardware and software trouble shooting skills of PC’s, Laptops, scanners, printers.
Responsible for all IT infrastructure as well as safe keeping of the same.
Develop, implement and monitor IT policies.
Maintain relevant and up to date knowledge of business and information technology and update users.
Undertake system monitoring and tuning to ensure optimum performance.
Review and maintain efficient and effective database backup procedures to enable the provision of successful and accurate backups so that any data can be restored quickly and efficiently.
Maintain adequate security of data by implementing, monitoring and auditing appropriate security policies.
Maintain application activities for ERP, CRM, BPM and PLM.Qualifications
An ideal candidate should combine a unique blend of exceptional technical, organisational, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
They should possess an energetic disposition along with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks, work under pressure and take initiative regularly.
They should be rigorous, pragmatic and on-the-ground solution focussed – not overly academic.Required
Education from a top university with an undergraduate and/or graduate degree
1 - 3 years’ experience in an information technology role in a fast paced, demanding environment
Experience in Business Process Model and Notation 2.0 (BPMN) as well as in business management systems e.g. SAP, ERP
Knowledge of Javascript, Python, HTML5 and SQL as well as of Angular JS, Node, Wordpress, JQuery will be an added advantage
Professional qualifications in Information Technology; The Microsoft Certified Software Engineer (MCSE), CCNA etc.
Advanced use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency in Google Mail and Outlook - including email, calendar and contacts
An adaptable, keen and flexible approach including working long and/or flexible hours
Exceptional organizational skills
Excellent customer service
Excellent problem solving ability in cross-functional and multi-cultural environment
Excellent understanding of how information systems are used and how to apply technical knowledge related to computer hardware or software.
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi-task within restricted time constraints
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to adapt to a dynamic working environment, work within a diverse team
Ability to learn quickly and self-manage; taking ownership of projects
A start-up personality; entrepreneurial, ambitious, independent, systematic attention to detail, structured thinker, goal-oriented, flexible and able to deal well with setbacksVacancy open until filled.
6. Sourcing & Development Manager
We are seeking a long-term commitment from an experienced professional for a leadership role on the Supply Chain team in supplier sourcing and development.
This position will be responsible for complete vehicle costing (i.e. direct materials costs), sourcing strategy management, and vendor evaluation, approval, and relationships.
The successful candidate will bring in-depth knowledge of supplier process capabilities and capacity, different engineering processes and technologies, and process cost drivers.
Further, this role requires mastery of different materials and how to maintain updated market intelligence for those materials.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Sourcing Leadership: Lead supplier development process and cost management for Mobius vehicles, constantly driving to quality, cost, delivery, and flexibility improvements in sourcing development.
Sourcing Strategy: Manage supplier selection mapped against design requirements, supported by robust evaluation of supplier capacity and capabilities, as well as supplier relationship dynamics and potential.
Sourcing Process Management: Supervise end-to-end process for identifying, negotiating, and sign-off of suppliers including NDA, cost finalization, project delivery sign-off for samples and production parts.
Product Development Support: Lead structured development activities across processes, including forging, machining, casting, fabrication, proprietary assembly, etc. and across multiple raw materials and parts, including sheet metal, rubber, plastics and polymers, composite parts, fasteners, electrical, electro-mechanical.
Zero-Based Costing: Supervise zero-based costing analysis for parts and tooling, factoring in raw materials, machine hour rates, etc. with responsibility for direct materials spending and cost control.
Supplier Optimization: Conduct spend analytics, supplier landscape study, and business dynamics analysis to identify alternate sources, develop global sourcing strategy, and lead strategic cost management; identify opportunities for rationalization of parts and or supplier base.
Cost Optimization: Develop and execute detailed plan for cost innovation based on value analysis/value engineering and adoption of other technologies; conduct price control audit prior to any 4M change to ensure supply reliability.
Long-Term Strategy: Support development of strategic plan for longer-term outsourcing, vendor co-location, and backwards integration.
Team Management: Guide and mentor team in sourcing and supplier relationship management, cost evaluation techniques, price monitoring, supplier performance monitoring.
System and Process Development: Build, implement, and maintain supporting tools and processes, such as supply chain manual, supplier portal, supplier capacity-building, supplier quality management.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Align sourcing activities with other Mobius teams including procurement, logistics, warehousing, production, and finance, ensuring effective communication and positive team im