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of Regional Manager, Kenya Based
Delta Partnership Regional Manager
Delta Partnership Regional Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract length: Permanent/Full-time
Delta Partnership is a highly regarded, international development consultancy firm offering bespoke solutions which maximise the impact of development funds.
Established in 2000 and
operating primarily in East Africa, the UK and the Caribbean, Delta has
extensive experience of enabling better and more equitable public services to
citizens.
We have a steadily growing
turnover currently standing at £1.5 million per year.
Delta has a core team of
employees who are dedicated to furthering the growth of Delta whilst
maintaining our unique, innovative and results focused style.
In addition, we have around
20 regularly used and highly skilled associate consultants with whom we have
built excellent working relationships and a number of strategic partnerships
with other development focused entities.
We currently have a permanent presence in the UK, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
We currently have a permanent presence in the UK, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.
We have worked in over 20
countries, across the whole of government, with civil society and in specific
sectors such as health, education, justice and the environment.
We are committed to making
a positive change to people’s lives, especially for people living in poverty.
The Role of the Country Manager
Delta Partnership is looking for a full-time regional manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Kenyan office and contribute to the overall strategic direction and growth of the company in the East Africa region.
The Role of the Country Manager
Delta Partnership is looking for a full-time regional manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Kenyan office and contribute to the overall strategic direction and growth of the company in the East Africa region.
The successful candidate
will have overall management of the Kenyan team, directing some major
assignments and overseeing the quality of work done by others.
The country manager will be
responsible for refining and implementing our country business plan and for
raising the profile of Delta Partnership.
Specific duties will include:
Specific duties will include:
- Directing
and overseeing significant amounts of work that are contracted from the
Kenya office, including assignments in neighboring countries;
- Delivering a
target level of chargeable work;
- Leading on
representing Delta in Kenya, networking and building strategic
relationships with clients, partners and associates;
- Ensuring the
Delta Kenya office operations align with Delta’s objectives, values and
policies;
- Managing
Delta team members in the Kenya office and leading on core human resource
functions e.g. performance reviews, recruitment, training
- Leading on
the refinement and implementation of the Delta Kenya office business plan;
- Leading on
the implementation of strategies for winning more work e.g. proposal
writing, team compilation, partnership strategies.
Qualities and attributes of the successful candidate
Delta Partnership is looking for someone who shares our passion for development and improving the lives of others.
Delta Partnership is looking for someone who shares our passion for development and improving the lives of others.
We want someone who is
driven, proactive, and dynamic in their approach to work.
We are a small, informal
and creative company and we need someone who is able to adapt to our working
culture.
Delta is going through a
time of change and growth and we need a regional manager who will thrive on
this challenge and take Delta forward in a strategic and sustainable way.
The successful candidate will be available to start work on a full time basis as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual with:
The successful candidate will be available to start work on a full time basis as soon as possible. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual with:
- At least 5
years’ experience of successfully running and growing an organisation or
office in a leadership capacity;
- At least 15
years’ experience in the international development or public sector
management, preferably in East Africa;
- A masters
level qualification;
- A creative
and innovative attitude with an ability to work in a flexible and
autonomous environment.
How to apply:
All applications should be emailed to applications@deltapartnership.com.
All applications should be emailed to applications@deltapartnership.com.
Please send a CV of no more
than 5 pages, details of three referees, an indication of when you would be
able to start work, and an accompanying one page cover letter which sets out
why you think you have what it takes to manage and grow Delta Partnership in
Kenya and the East Africa region.
All applications will be
treated in strictest confidence.
The deadline for
applications in 16 November 2012.
