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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Company Background:</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> <span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Solon Capital Partners</span> (“<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Solon</span>”) creates, partners and invests to deliver financial returns and transformative impact. Building on a 14-year track record, Solon employs a differentiated model based on business creation, partnership and patience to maximize impact scale and financial returns while mitigating risk. Solon has a portfolio of innovative businesses now operating across three impact verticals and nine countries in Africa and beyond.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Terra Nova Solutions</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> (\"<span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">TNS</span>\") is a Solon portfolio company that acts as the shared services provider for Solon. TNS is a professional services firm empowering clients in Africa’s frontier and challenging markets. TNS provides a range of finance, compliance, consulting, and advisory services across multiple sectors and geographies in Sub-Saharan Africa.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The Opportunity</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">: Solon is seeking to build a football player development and marketing system across West Africa – breaking down the structural barriers to empower the continent’s ascendant talent.  Launched in Ghana in April 2024, we are implementing the first phase of this project: a free grassroots training program for boys and girls from the age of 6, layered across primary schools in each target market in West Africa.  Liberia is our next target market.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">We are looking for an experienced and proactive Program Manager to support Solon's intention to implement this initial phase of our player development program in Liberia. The role will involve working with a close-knit team to evaluate and develop opportunities for implementing the program.  You will be joining a team that is collegial, collaborative, and curious.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Responsibilities</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">:  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">The ideal candidate will take a hands-on approach to successfully manage various workstreams to assess Liberia as a new market for establishing a football player development program. It will mean working closely with communities, government, and other partners to solve problems and advance the project initiatives. It will also mean being ready to respond with enthusiasm to a fast-paced and wide-ranging set of requests and challenges.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Examples of responsibilities include:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Opportunity Assessment</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. Identify and evaluate potential partnership opportunities with school providers in Liberia in order to establish the first phase of our football player development program – a grassroots training program for boys and girls from age 6, layered across existing primary schools.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Program Implementation</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">: in coordination with Solon team, implement and grow grassroots training program with identified school providers in Liberia; providing effective oversight to ensure program meets Solon standards and objectives. </span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Stakeholder Engagement</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including service providers, government officials, donor partners, consultants, and community members. Engage with potential local partners, industry experts, and other stakeholders to gather insights and promote Solon's business interests.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Reporting and Assessment</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management to aid in decision-making processes.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Project Management</span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">. Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for designated project. Ensure all project activities adhere to Solon standards and objectives, delivering results within established timelines and budgets.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Qualifications</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">: Basic qualifications for the engagement include:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, International Relations, or related field.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Proven experience in business development, or a similar role, preferably within Liberia or similar markets.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing detailed project reports and presenting to diverse audiences.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Superb attention to detail and diligence.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multicultural team environment.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In-depth knowledge of Liberia's culture, customs, and business practices.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Fluent English (spoken and written).</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Integrity, sound judgement, and business acumen.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Professional presence and demeanour.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Ability to legally reside and work in Liberia.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Passion for or interest in football </span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Experience and knowledge in any of the football, education, or carbon markets/project development initiatives is desirable.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Nature of Engagement</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">: An initial 6-month contract engagement with the potential to extend the term or transition to a full-time role with the company. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Work Hours</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">: Meetings and deadlines based on standard business hours in the GMT time zone will need to be accommodated.  </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Location</span></span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">: The engagement requires the candidate to reside in West Africa, preferably in Liberia. 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