Our client
is a not-for-profit organisation with the vision to create thriving African
economies. The organization works with Corporates and SMES to create linkages
and business opportunities for growth and entrepreneurship.
The
partnership with both private and public sector companies is aimed at
effectively identifying and tackling the challenges of doing business in
Africa, delivering more impactful and cost-efficient solutions. They do this by
creating sustainable cross-sector partnerships, empowering local enterprise,
championing private sector-led growth and simplifying doing business in
Africa.
Job Title: Partnership Manager
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer, Kenya
Summary of
Position Job Purpose: The purpose
of this role will be to ensure successful operation of the Partner Pool by
leading on the systems and processes that will deliver a sustainable
business.
The partner
pool involves numerous stakeholders, namely Buyers, Suppliers, the
organization’s Partners, Government bodies and ministries among others.
This
position requires individuals with competent skills in project management.
Key
responsibilities:
- To
manage the operations and running of the partner pool;
- To
hire, train, manage and motivate a professional team on the essentials of
using the partner pool;
- To
bring on board the organization’s Partners, Buyers & Suppliers in
sufficient numbers;
- To
ensure the partner pool operates within its financial budgets, run
forecasts and manage cash flows;
- To
ensure that the service is constantly maintained and remains relevant;
- To
provide regular management reports to the organization on the partner pool
commercial and operational effectiveness
- To
ensure close co-operation with the Kenya SME Business Linkage Programme
& its Project Coordinator
How to Apply
If you meet
the said requirements and are passionate enough to be part of a great team,
send your application in confidence by email attaching your latest CV to:
The
Recruiter,
NB: Clearly
state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email and
indicate your current and expected salary.
Closing
date for applications is Tuesday 22nd March 2016.
Only
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
