In our endeavour to transform leadership in Africa in the 21st Century, Strathmore Business School (SBS) has taken the responsibility of influencing leadership of public and private sectors in the continent. This we believe is our overarching mission at SBS; Service to Society through the development of international executive business management and leadership programs. Since its inception in 2005, and coming at a time when the world and Africa face extraordinary challenges, SBS’s mission to develop transformative business leaders is even more relevant. The bewildering rate of change in new ethical and governance challenges increases the demand for great ethical leaders with a passion for excellence.

JOB PURPOSE: 

The Private Sector Development Coordinator will serve as Kenya Small Business Development Centers (Kenya SBDC) technical and cooperative development manager. The primary role will be to provide technical leadership and program management for the USAID-funded program. The individual will have a role in contributing to the program objectives by working directly with cooperatives, building relationships with cooperatives and stakeholders as well as managing parts of the program. The person will liaise with individuals on the project team in areas of cooperative financial management, business management, business plan development, producer group accounting and operations, governance, financial models, and access to financial institutions and services.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide program management for Kenya SBDC Cooperatives Capacity Building and Policy Work.
• Lead implementation of the Cooperative Development Program activities in KSBDC.
• Liaise and regularly visit program partners, including cooperatives, government ministries, organizations and agencies and private businesses.
• Provide guidance to cooperatives through training or mentorship.
• Manage various parts of the program (e.g., work plan, overseeing the budget, track program activities and deliverables, produce donor reports, assist in coordinating M&E activities as directed by the M&E program specialist.
• Ensure the project is compliant with USAID rules and regulations (e.g., maintaining proper records and files, adhering to standard operating procedures, etc.).
• Develop and maintain relationships with National and County Ministries and their leadership.
• Provide support to organize trips and events associated with the program as necessary.
• Keep information and documents up to date on the project.
• Lead capacity building risk assessment and strategies to embed results into the program decision-making.
• Engage with business units and cross-functional stakeholders to align program objectives, roadmaps, milestones and manage key metrics.
• Conduct benchmarking activities and develop resources such as toolkits, checklists, and questionnaires.
• Maintain positive, proactive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting and communications on program progress.
• Represent Kenya SBDC externally.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Program management duties such as report writing, event planning, procurement of supplies, services and management of consultants is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or in a related field or comparable years of experience in cooperative development.
• 7 years of experience working with USG-funded programs and cooperatives.
• Experience working with and building the capacity of cooperative businesses and organizations.
• Experience managing relationships with local, regional, and government officials and agencies.
• Strong track record of being flexible and adaptable to program changes and needs.
• Ability to manage support staff.