Head of Social Enterprises at The Maa Trust

Role Purpose

The Head of Social Enterprises will spearhead the strategic and operational oversight of the social enterprises within this non-profit organization based in Kenya, including beadwork and beekeeping. This role drives the profitability and growth of the social enterprises while fulfilling the organization's mission of creating sustainable, positive social impact within the local community, leveraging beadwork and beekeeping as vehicles for economic empowerment and community development.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Development: Together with the Sales and Marketing Officer, identify and pursue opportunities to increase sales, both locally and internationally, fostering existing relationships and establishing new buyers and distribution networks.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive business strategies for the beadwork and beekeeping enterprises, aligning them with the organization's overall objectives and long-term vision.
• Operational Management: Provide leadership and guidance for day-to-day operations, stock and inventory management, and sales to optimise efficiency and profitability.
• Production Oversight: Together with the Production Manager, oversee end-to-end production, streamlining processes to enhance efficiency and quality, and implementing systems that expand capacity and reduce costs while upholding ethical labour practices.
• Product Development and Innovation: Lead new product development grounded in market trends, customer feedback, and traditional Maasai artistry by collaborating with artisans and designers to create offerings that resonate locally and internationally, while identifying opportunities to expand product lines, add value, and innovate.
• Experiential Visits and Tourism Integration: Coordinate experiential visits for tourists to headquarters and integrate production-center visits into camp itineraries.