Vice President Strategic Partnerships - Africa

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OUR MISSION

OPITO is committed to strategic growth and diversification, aiming to increase global adoption of its products and services to ensure continued provision of expertise and solutions to elevate safety, skills and competence across a global workforce in safety critical industries. Through technology and innovation, the organisation will develop pioneering solutions that leverage cutting-edge advancements. A focus on data-driven intelligence will enable OPITO to harness insights into global workforce and safety trends, ensuring informed decision-making. In alignment with social value principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, OPITO will enhance educational opportunities, promote inclusive career pathways, support economic growth, and drive industry innovation and infrastructure. Lastly, through business effectiveness, OPITO will implement targeted and measurable continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring operational excellence across all aspects of its operations.

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The main role function may include some or all of the following:
Implementation of the agreed business growth strategies and plans
Review with the regional and global teams the annual review of the strategic plan relating to the strategy and make recommendations
To collaborate to drive the regional and international operations plan
To manage the key regional markets to identify significant opportunities for standard expansion
Work with global colleagues and regional associates, where required, to identify product development opportunities
To prepare and collate the operational plan, carry out quarterly business reviews and to ensure a healthy pipeline of activities
To represent OPITO at industry events and forums
To identify opportunities and work with the relevant teams to ensure successful adoption of standards
To manage the regional engagement and stakeholder management plan
Supervision and management of regional Strategic Partnership Associates where appointed
Assist with annual budget preparation with the Director of Operations
Act as the key point of contact for regional customers
Support the development of new services and products
Research and amend growth plans for key markets, put these in place where they are missing
Work with the operations team, be a responsible senior member of company management
Work with the operations team and finance to develop commercial and/or advisory proposals.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
ESSENTIAL
Experience of working across multiple African countries and knowledge of local regulators
Proven understanding of the learning and development processes in the energy or resources sector
Appreciation of workplace learning and competency, and its alignment to business goals
Familiar with contemporary issues relating to the learning and development environment in the Energy sector
Confident communicator with strong business advocacy and influencing skills
Able to identify and shape opportunities with stakeholders, using a solid business case and return on investment methodology
Knowledge of key markets
Ability to identify key stakeholders and influences
Proven commercial awareness, including identifying and mitigating risks
Excellent working knowledge of MS office
Effective working knowledge of financial management systems – budget income and expenditure
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Good interpersonal and team working skills
Self-starter and ability to work on own initiative
Flexible and adaptable
Working knowledge of databases and electronic data management
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written, as well as skilled presenter)
Appreciation of national, regional and international business nuances
Able to work under pressure, with conflicting priorities and to meet agreed deadlines.
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