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Private Sector Coordinator
JOB PURPOSE:
The Private Sector Coordinator will serve in the USAID Strategic Partnerships Program as the technical and operations support to the Agency and Voice of the Private Sector (AVPS) Policy Specialist. The primary role will be to provide technical and project support for the USAID-funded project. The individual will have a role in contributing to the project objectives by working directly with Business Associations, building relationships with Business Associations and stakeholders as well as managing parts of the project. The person will liaise with individuals on the project team in areas of institutional strengthening, access to markets and participation in national and county policy dialogues
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide project management for Business Associations Capacity Building and Policy Work.
- Support implementation of the Business Associations Development project activities in Agency and Voice of the Private Sector.
- Liaise and regularly visit project partners, including business associations, relevant government ministries, organizations and agencies.
- Provide guidance to business associations through training or mentorship.
- Support various parts of the project (e.g., work plan, overseeing the budget, track project 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.).
- Provide support to organize trips and events associated with the project as necessary.
- Keep information and documents up to date on the project.
- Support capacity building risk assessment and strategies to embed results into the project decision-making.
- Engage with business units and cross-functional stakeholders to align with project 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 project progress.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
- Project 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.
- 2 to 3 years of experience working with USG-funded programs and cooperatives.
- Experience working with and building the capacity of Business Associations.
- Experience managing relationships with local, regional, and government officials and agencies.
- Strong track record of being flexible and adaptable to project changes and needs.
- Ability to manage support staff.
If you are interested in the position and have the skills we are looking for, we would like to hear from you. Please forward an application letter together with a copy of your updated resume quoting ‘Private Sector Development Coordinator’ to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, on careerssbs@strathmore.edu by end of the day (5.30 pm) Friday, 29th September 2023.
Grants and Proposal Manager
Basic job summary:
Lead the comprehensive management of grants by identifying and implementing strategies to optimize the grants administration process, determining institutional research funding needs, conducting relevant research to identify authentic funding opportunities, and overseeing the implementation of grants to ensure alignment with the operational and financial requirements of the institution.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and enhance proposal writing: Ensure a targeted approach towards proposal writing; structure the ‘go no go’ decision making process on evaluating potential proposal opportunities, coordinate proposal writing and submission. Institute quality assurance measures to guide and enhance quality of proposals submitted.
- Build proposal writing capability: Train proposal developers across the organization to increase the quality of proposals as well as the win rate of proposals submitted.
- Proposal database management: Build a comprehensive database to support and guide the planning, budgeting and resource management of key proposals across the university. Continuously review submitted proposal performance. Identify and address key challenges and communicate lessons learnt; leverage or build on enablers. Generate updates detailing key proposal aspects. Coordinate quality assurance reviews.
- Proposal coordination: Ensure effective writing of proposals by managing and facilitating flow of essential information and feedback among key stakeholders. Regularly and effectively communicate proposal expectations and updates. Build and maintain related working relationships. Sensitize and train on a needs basis in coordination with various project managers.
- Grant winning: Continuously identify and pursue grant opportunities to ensure optimal grant winning. Identify and influence partners to bring on board. Conduct market research and identify new leads and potential new grant opportunities.
Minimum Academic Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in relevant field;
- Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field;
Experience:
- 5 Years working experience in a busy environment with a proven track record in business writing and proposal development. At least two years in a managerial position.
Competencies and Attributes
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Leadership
- Project management
- Entrepreneurial drive
- Research and problem solving
Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting “Grants and Proposal Manager’’ on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 30th September 2023