JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder is responsible for providing advisory and technical support to Catholic Sisters managing social enterprises in sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, fashion and design, and retail. The role entails guiding congregations in refining business models, improving operational efficiency, and aligning ventures with social impact... goals, while also facilitating access to finance, partnerships, and markets. The incumbent will collaborate with the SBVP M&E team to track progress, document learnings, and develop impact reports, while advising on governance, risk management, and sustainable practices to ensure the effective growth and scaling of the enterprises

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Provide advisory support to Catholic Sisters who have completed SBVP training and are actively managing social enterprises, particularly in the sectors of agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, and fashion and design, and retail.
Guide congregations in refining business models, improving operational efficiency, and aligning ventures with social impact goals.
Support congregations in identifying partnership opportunities and preparing for investment. This includes access to finance through financial institutions, impact investment, and fundraising.
Link enterprises with relevant factors such as mentors, markets, funders, and ecosystem enablers.
Collaborate with the SBVP M&E team to track progress, document learnings, and identify challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Advise on risk management and governance of the enterprises.
Support the application of acquired skills in business operations, marketing, sustainable practices, and digital tools by linking sisters to financial resources, mentorship, and platforms that enable them to implement these practices effectively, scale their enterprises, and demonstrate measurable impact.
Contribute to documentation of success stories, impact reports, and technical briefs.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:


The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
Must be based in one of the target countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, or Malawi.
A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Social Entrepreneurship, or other enterprise-related fields.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in social enterprise advisory, entrepreneurship development, or management consulting. Experience working with faith-based organizations, women-led enterprises, or community-driven initiatives is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience working in at least two of the following sectors: agriculture, healthcare, education, hospitality, manufacturing, fashion and design, and retail trade.
Strong knowledge of social enterprises, impact-driven business models, and strategies for sustainability.
Proven experience in financial management, investment readiness, and sustainability planning for mission-aligned ventures, as well as expertise in customer development and retention, talent management, leadership and governance structures, and strategic partnerships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Proficiency in market research, business development, and digital tools for business management.
Outstanding communication, stakeholder engagement, and networking skills, with the
ability to build trusted relationships across diverse teams and contexts.
Proficiency in using financial management software, impact measurement tools, data collection platforms, and digital solutions that support enterprise operations.
Experience working with Catholic Sisters or within faith-based organizations is an added advantage.


Key Competencies and Skills:


Strong knowledge of business development, social enterprise management, and impact investment.
Ability to analyze business models and provide practical, context-specific advisory support.
Skills in partnership building, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem mapping.
Proficiency in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of enterprise performance and social impact.
Financial literacy with the ability to guide fundraising, access to finance, and resource mobilization.
Strong communication and presentation skills for capacity building, mentorship, and technical support.
Competence in applying digital tools, marketing strategies, and sustainable business practices. more

JOB PURPOSE:

To market and sell Coaching programs in liaison with the Director Coaching and Executive Education (the Heads of the other units, Custom Solutions, open programs, entrepreneurial programs) and the academic programs on tailor-made coaching programs while building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public and commercial partners, nationally and regionally.... The ideal candidate would need to have considerable experience in coaching, consultancy solutions, client advisory, proposal writing, and presentation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SALES:


Market the SBS coaching products to internal and external SBS clients and stakeholders through stakeholder meetings, conferences, workshops, and events in order to enhance visibility of the SBS coaching programs and products
Consulting, assessing, and proposing tailored coaching solutions to meet clients’ unique needs, respond to upcoming trends, and promote the business success of clients.
Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets.
Lead and contribute to proposal writing for new business opportunities and client engagements.
Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders. Presenting to and consulting with clients’ senior management on business trends with a view to developing effective custom solutions.
Continually devise ways to increase customer experience and deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.


MARKETING:


Analyzing and managing stakeholders to maintain a close engagement and relationship with the market.
Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at the organization, industry, and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and timely executive coaching and consultancy solutions.
Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programmes and consultancy engagements.


Operational Excellence:


Supporting faculty members to ensure delivery of client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients.
Initiating and driving the program review process in liaison with the Director,
Executive Coaching and Mentoring, Academic directors, and the programme management team.
Preparing internal management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement.


Key Account Management:


Develop long-term planning and forecasting of each key account.
Setting specific goals and objectives for each key account.
Managing buying cycles and their impact on the sales strategy..
Developing and maintaining key accounts in turbulent market conditions


-REQUISITE

JOB REQUIREMENTS:


The post holder will be required to have and demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area. Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in business development with proven experience in sales, coach management, managing client relations, and key account management. Direct experience in consultancy will be an added advantage.


Key Competencies and Skills:


Ability to guide coaching leaders in designing effective coaching solutions which will achieve desirable business results.
Good research, planning and reporting skills. Excellent business communicatio and etiquette skills with a flair for pitching.
Ability to analyze data from various sources including a thorough understanding of how business work and where opportunities lie.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain key client relationships. more

​​​​The Executive Director will provide leadership for the development, execution, administration, and management of all functions and matters relating to fund raising, their support services, and relations with relevant stakeholders to meet the fundraising needs of Strathmore University.

Duties & Responsibilities:


Provide overall leadership, administration and development of the... Foundation
In consultation with all relevant stakeholders, provide leadership and direction for the design, development and implementation of the University fundraising and endowment strategies.
Establish through consultation with DVC-PD and SUF board (through SUF board chair) long term and annual fund-raising goals, objectives and targets.
Develop and implement fund raising plans with clear delineation of roles and responsibilities, quantifiable metrics, and targets for productivity for self and staff in SUF and provide a quarterly and annual report on the achievements of those targets as appropriate.
Establish and maintain productive relationships with University's potential donors including stewardship, donor recognition strategies in coordination with other units within the University.
Manage a personal portfolio of high amount donors through the fundraising stages and achieve pre-agreed targets at each stage.
Work in collaboration with relevant University units to understand the priorities across the University and facilitate the translation of those priorities into fundraising opportunities. 8. Work in collaboration with Strathmore University Alumni in programs seeking to involve alumni in advancing alumni relationships and where appropriate in University's fundraising priorities.
Work collaboratively with the SU Marketing and Communications teams in the design, development, and implementation of a communications plan to promote the SUF mission to students, staff, alumni, current and prospective donors, and other university stakeholders. 10. Engage SU units to enhance the culture of fundraising, endowments, and philanthropy. Keep track of such activities and include them as part of the SUF reports with due recognition to such units.
Ensure that SUF strategies, policies and activities comply with all appropriate laws, Strathmore University policies and any specific donor agreements.


Minimum Academic Qualifications:


At least a master's degree in a management or closely related field from an accredited institution
Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) or similar qualification including evidence of professional training in fundraising management.


Experience:


A minimum of six (6) years experience in leading a fundraising team preferably in a higher education or not-for-profit environment to raise a minimum of USD 3million per annum. Evidence of developing innovative fundraising programs linking resource allocation to the program priorities and successfully executing such program(s) to achieve the pre-set targets.
Experience in planning, implementing, managing, and concluding major fundraising campaigns.
Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and ethical aspects of fundraising and obligations to donors and how to align them with Strathmore University values.
Existing high-level contacts with local, international, non-profit, public, and private sectors leaders.
Good knowledge of the current opportunities and challenges in higher education sector in general, and especially those in Africa.


Competencies and Attributes


Attention to detail including on time follow-up on agreed upon deliverables.
Ability to inspire, lead, manage and evaluate a team.
Excellent communication skills- oral and written to different levels of stakeholders.
Decision making, planning and organization skills to delegate where appropriate.
Ability to develop collaborations with other units that may have competing priorities.
The ability to prevent and/or solve problems with flexibility, timeliness, and creativity.
Have high ethical standards, integrity and professionalism more

JOB PURPOSE:
To be responsible for providing operational, strategic, and programmatic support that advances the goals of alumni relations and the school, fostering strong relationships with all alumni and engaging them in the life of the school, and developing and implementing alumni relations operating/strategic plans and programs.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Alumni Relations... Strategy: Develop, in consultation with the Dean, strategies, targets, and deliverables for alumni relations programs and evaluate the School’s strategic aims in Fundraising.
Alumni Development: Create and maintain an accurate and up-to-date alumni database and develop ways to increase the value gained from forging strong and collaborative alumni relations.
Networking Community: Establish, build, and facilitate a robust range of alumni locally and internationally and maintain regular communication with alumni via direct contact, email,alumni web  pages, and print publication.
Relationship Management: Plan, organize, and coordinate programs for alumni, students, and friends of the school that increase goodwill and foster positive relations with the school.
Fundraising: Identify and implement methods of ensuring increasing support from alumni and routinely qualify alumni prospects for gifts and donations.
Communication: Prepare and dispatch quarterly e-bulletins, develop the alumni newsletter, and perform the duties of Editor, ensuring high-quality documents that promote the school.
People Management: Train, guide, and support subordinate staff in the Alumni Relations Office to aid in building a more skilled workforce in alumni relations management and encouraging innovation and development in alumni operations.
To manage the school’s relationship with Convocation to ensure that Convocation functions effectively and in a way that benefits Strathmore University Business School.
To work closely with the Heads of Departments who have frequent contact with alumni, especially the Internationalization Office and Careers Advisory Service, and their teams, to develop and implement their strategies for alumni.

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

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or any other related field from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
At least 5 years relevant experience with at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position
Significant experience in alumni relations, fundraising, public relations, or any other related area
Experience in devising a strategic plan and leading a team to implement it across a large organization
Management experience, including leadership skills to inspire a team, and support and develop individuals
Financial management experience and demonstrable deliverance of high-quality events and communications within a wider strategic framework
Experience in delivering high-quality events and communications within a wider strategic framework
Practical knowledge of the Data Protection Act
Knowledge and experience of the Higher Education sector

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Outstanding Written and Verbal Communication Skills
Outstanding Interpersonal Skills
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships
Ability to recruit, motivate, and manage senior-level volunteers and other members of the workforce
Ability to work within an interdependent team, and to manage members of a team
Strong Project Management Skills
Financial Management Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Honesty and Integrity
Problem Solving Skills more

Basic job summary
To develop and implement digital strategies to drive engagement in campaigns, membership growth and education enrolment across existing and new platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and others.
Duties & Responsibilities

To develop the social media strategy for corporate platforms of the University
To implement content development for the University’s... communication channels: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, in line with the strategic pillars.
Collate all requests, develop and monitor performance of the University digital campaigns throughout the year.
Develop social media communities and online discussions to increase the University engagement rate.
Compile analytical reports for the team showing results (Return on Investment)
Liaise with other departments to standardize social media content on their different Facebook pages.
Form key relationships with influencers across the social media platforms.
Monitoring trends in the dynamic digital media space.
Mentorship duties for interns attached to the department on a constant basis. This grows the pipeline for potential employees.
Develop a monitoring mechanism for emerging crisis and or feedback on university channels for ease of responding in time.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Masters is an added advantage.
Good writing and editing skills

Experience

At least 3 years’ experience in writing content for blogs, newspapers, websites and different social media channels

Competencies and Attributes

Excellent writing skills and writing skills
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
People Skills
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Integrity and strong interpersonal skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through with a high level of accuracy more

Basic job summary:
This position will provide a range of legal, corporate and regulatory services and be responsible for the University’s compliance with regulatory requirements and company secretarial services for various meetings in the University and its affiliates. The position may also be assigned other duties from time to time as required by the Head of Department.
Duties &... Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Manager, Corporate and Legal Affairs:

Assist in developing, reviewing, analyzing, benchmarking and maintaining the University’s and its affiliates’ legislation/statutes, constitutive documents, policies, codes of practice, systems and procedures to enhance accountability, transparency, equity as well as legal compliance.
Be responsible for a wide range of compliance aspects including monitoring and review of procedures, policies and process requirements in respect of internal and external legal and regulatory requirements affecting the University and its affiliates.
Conduct regular monitoring of changes in relevant legislation and regulatory environment to ensure that the University and its affiliates comply with all applicable legal and statutory obligations.
Keep abreast of overarching legal and regulatory legislation, guidelines and other issues relating to the University and its affiliates, continually reporting on key changes to various stakeholders. Continually review the University’s service offerings and processes to enhance legal and regulatory compliance. Design and develop reporting mechanisms and controls to enhance legal and regulatory compliance after benchmarking with relevant organizations.
Service the University Council, the Management Board, the Board of Directors of the University’s affiliates and the various committees in respect of these organs, by ensuring that their work is compliant with relevant statutes, regulations and policies, ensuring production of high-quality paperwork by preparing the agenda and papers, attending the briefing meetings and working closely with the Chair of the organ or committees’ chair to steer the meeting’s business, disseminating the matters arising, and drafting the minutes in respect of the organ and committee meetings.
Conduct research into governance and regulatory compliance to continually identify best practice to aid decision-making by these organs. Train and sensitize all stakeholders on legal and regulatory requirements.
Attend and conduct required legal litigation services in respect of the University and the University Affiliates, in alternative dispute resolution and Litigation matters. Drafting legal opinions, statements of claim, demand letters and responses to these documents as received from external parties.
Prompt issuance of instructions, managing, review and approve all documentation prepared by outsourced legal services, where these services are necessary as per Departmental procedures, ensuring the University’s interests are protected, sound advisory is given and representation of Strathmore University in all legal forums.
Attend and conduct required corporate and regulatory services in various meetings as specified in University’s and its affiliates statutes, /regulations, policies and procedures and constitutive documents. Liaise with external counsel in this regard.
Prepare and manage the legal department’s filing system including the University’s legal documents database for contracts, agreements, litigation history, licenses and registrations among other related documents. This will include managing the legal documents registry and ensuring proper maintenance of the database/registry and conducting checks to ensure it is up to date.
Any other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of Department.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

A Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree;
Post Graduate Diploma of Law from Kenya School of Law;
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
CPS(K) qualification will be an added advantage;

Experience:

At least Three (3) years’ post-admission experience (experience in governance and company secretarial services preferred);

Competencies and Attributes

Demonstrated ability to weigh legal aspects and situations and provide sound solutions
Legal research and writing
Analytical Skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Strong interpersonal skills and business strategy acumen more

JOB PURPOSE: 
To contribute to the achievement of the people and business strategy through People and Culture interventions for all Staff in the Strathmore University Business School. In liaison with the Manager, People and Culture, maintain and enhance the departmental resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations and People and Culture policies, programs, and... practices.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Talent Attraction and Acquisition.

Responsible for the implementation of the recruitment process.
Oversight responsibility for the progress of all recruitment needs of the respective departments.
In liaison with the Manager, People and Culture and the Head of Departments, assist in developing and implementation of the workforce plans to ensure that the departments are adequately resourced at all times.

Contracts Preparation, Renewals and Onboarding

Efficient implementation of the contract management process
Prepare contracts for new staff and ensure sign off by all relevant parties.
Implementation of the staff onboarding procedure (except the induction training) to ensure that all new staff settle into their roles seamlessly.
Preparation and issuance of letters which pertain to change of contracts terms for existing employees.
Preparation of contract management related reports as and when required.
Monitoring of the staff contract status.
Responsible for general correspondence to external stakeholders (such as bank letters, visa letters, letters confirming staff details, letters to Sacco etc).
Responsible for P&C communication on contracts management related issues such as change of employment terms. 

Performance Management and Departmental transfers

Participate in staff performance management and appraisals. 
Support performance improvement through provision of relevant training for employees on Performance Improvement Program (PIP) to equip them with the necessary skills to excel in their various roles.
Responsible for efficient and end-to-end implementation of the internal staff movements policy and procedures e.g., Promotion, departmental transfers etc.
In collaboration with the Heads of Departments, responsible for the identification and recommendation of staff due for promotions as part of succession planning

Staff training

Ensure that new employees are properly on-boarded to foster a positive attitude, alignment to the University Values and Culture as well as ensure that the employees effectively integrate into SBS.
Follow up on Induction Training for new staff within 3 months of taking up new roles.
Working closely with Departmental Heads and Manager People and Culture to identify training needs and gaps and recommend training programmes to equip the staff with the necessary skills to deliver the business objectives.
Responsible for collation of training needs from the departmental workplans and budgets.
Ensure that all training requests from staff are attended to in accordance with the staff development policy and appropriate feedback is given to staff members. 
Prepare the confirmation and bonding letters for the approved training requests.

Staff Exit Management

Manage all separations by ensuring that exit interviews are conducted in a timely manner and feedback provided to Management.
Ensure that exiting staff are taken through the entire clearance process and their details are communicated to the relevant parties.
Prepare final documentation for staff i.e., issue Certificates of Service.

P&C Reporting 

Responsible for SBS P&C reporting across all SBS P&C’s collaborators, both external and internal. This includes all type of reports to the SBS Management Committee, to the Management Board, to the University Council Committees and any other report as and when needed/necessary. 

P&C Strategy and work plan execution and monitoring

Responsible for the successful execution, monitoring and continuous improvement of the SBS P&C’s strategy and work plan. 

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

Master’s degree in social science, Human Resources, or any other related field from a recognized institution
Professional qualification in HR and be a member of IHRM.
Have a clear grasp of the Kenyan Labor Laws and related policy framework.
At least 5 years’ experience in implementing change in organizations with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
High level of Confidentiality.
Professionalism.
Excellent Communication Skills (Verbal and Written).
Highly Organized.
Interpersonal Skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task. more

JOB PURPOSE: 
Lead Kenya SBDC on resilience programming. The ideal candidate should have experience implementing and managing resilience activities. Resilience Technical Specialist will lead the transformational resilience programming in the mobilization effort for USAID/Kenya SBDC program to find innovative ways for Kenya to raise funds and provide sustainable resilience programs for its people... and the ecosystem they live in. This position will coordinate with the Kenya National Government to overcome the barriers to finance by developing partnerships and synergies, provide leadership, vision and professional guidance on resilience programs that will impact the region.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support an inclusive, coherent and locally-owned resilience programming framework for multiple shocks and disasters, ensuring that it is developed and owned by stakeholders at all levels, from national to sub-national and community level.
Strengthen the capacity of institutions at national, sub-national and community levels to have the necessary technical capacity, human and financial resources allocation to implement the new resilience programming framework.
Develop a system for data collection, analysis, modeling, prediction, and feedback loops to inform locally-led decisions in building and strengthening resilience.
Provide program management for Kenya SBDC Resilience program.
Lead risk assessment efforts and strategies to embed results into the program decision-making.
Engage with business units and cross-functional stakeholders to align program objectives, roadmaps, and milestones and manage key metrics.
Promote understanding and preparation of resilience programming-related risks.
Conduct benchmarking activities and develop resources such as toolkits, checklists, and questionnaires.
Strategize and operationalize collaborating with stakeholders to develop roadmaps and prioritize programmatic activities.
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:

A degree in Social Sciences (International/Economic Development, Public Management, Sociology, Community) or any other related discipline. (Preferably a Master’s Degree)
At least 8 years of relevant experience designing, supporting implementations, and monitoring of multi-sector programs in ASAL counties of Kenya area of disaster risk management, climate resilience, economic resilience, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, natural resource management, livelihoods based and/or protection, development, and emergency response operations.
A broad grasp of socio-economic policy issues and livelihood development in rural and ASAL settings
In-depth understanding of USAID Kenya’s (and resilience implementing partners’) resilience program portfolio and strategies.
Subject matter experience in climate change adaptation.
Knowledge about funding such as World Bank, USAID, and others.
Ability to synthesize information and data on resilience programming to create engaging and compelling text while maintaining accuracy and adhering to strict page limitations.
Experience in capturing complex knowledge and presenting it in a simple way.
Demonstrate knowledge of resilience programs as per USAID and U.S. Government policies and strategies.
Partner negotiation experience.
Presentation experience preferred (PowerPoint and general presentations).
Excellent references from former places of employment and USAID implementing partners.
Have developed a deep understanding of international development requirements as well as a strong technical, analytical, and programmatic skill set to progress regional development priorities.
Be a confident leader who takes pride in inspiring, managing, and empowering cohesive teams to deliver tangible results. more

JOB PURPOSE:
Lead Kenya SBDC on resilience programming. The ideal candidate should have experience implementing and managing resilience activities. Resilience Technical Specialist will lead the transformational resilience programming in the mobilization effort for USAID/Kenya SBDC program to find innovative ways for Kenya to raise funds and provide sustainable resilience programs for its people... and the ecosystem they live in. This position will coordinate with the Kenya National Government to overcome the barriers to finance by developing partnerships and synergies, provide leadership, vision and professional guidance on resilience programs that will impact the region.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support an inclusive, coherent and locally-owned resilience programming framework for multiple shocks and disasters, ensuring that it is developed and owned by stakeholders at all levels, from national to sub-national and community level.
Strengthen the capacity of institutions at national, sub-national and community levels to have the necessary technical capacity, human and financial resources allocation to implement the new resilience programming framework.
Develop a system for data collection, analysis, modeling, prediction, and feedback loops to inform locally-led decisions in building and strengthening resilience.
Provide program management for Kenya SBDC Resilience program.
Lead risk assessment efforts and strategies to embed results into the program decision-making.
Engage with business units and cross-functional stakeholders to align program objectives, roadmaps, and milestones and manage key metrics.
Promote understanding and preparation of resilience programming-related risks.
Conduct benchmarking activities and develop resources such as toolkits, checklists, and questionnaires.
Strategize and operationalize collaborating with stakeholders to develop roadmaps and prioritize programmatic activities.
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:

A degree in Social Sciences (International/Economic Development, Public Management, Sociology, Community) or any other related discipline. (Preferably a Master’s Degree)
At least 8 years of relevant experience designing, supporting implementations, and monitoring of multi-sector programs in ASAL counties of Kenya area of disaster risk management, climate resilience, economic resilience, peacebuilding and conflict resolution, natural resource management, livelihoods based and/or protection, development, and emergency response operations.
A broad grasp of socio-economic policy issues and livelihood development in rural and ASAL settings
In-depth understanding of USAID Kenya’s (and resilience implementing partners’) resilience program portfolio and strategies.
Subject matter experience in climate change adaptation.
Knowledge about funding such as World Bank, USAID, and others.
Ability to synthesize information and data on resilience programming to create engaging and compelling text while maintaining accuracy and adhering to strict page limitations.
Experience in capturing complex knowledge and presenting it in a simple way.
Demonstrate knowledge of resilience programs as per USAID and U.S. Government policies and strategies.
Partner negotiation experience.
Presentation experience preferred (PowerPoint and general presentations).
Excellent references from former places of employment and USAID implementing partners.
Have developed a deep understanding of international development requirements as well as a strong technical, analytical, and programmatic skill set to progress regional development priorities.
Be a confident leader who takes pride in inspiring, managing, and empowering cohesive teams to deliver tangible results. more

JOB PURPOSE:
This role is aimed at providing support to the Strathmore Africa Case Centre, the SACC.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advising the Hub Lead/Editor in Chief on the suitability of a draft case submitted to the SACC.
Performing preliminary reviews and relevant due diligence on any submitted to SACC within stipulated timelines.
Carrying out any follow-up reviews on cases... assigned to reviewers with periodic reminders.
Taking minutes for all meetings and forums (workshops, seminars, training sessions etc.) coordinated by the Case Centre.
Capturing all case study metadata prior to final publication on the website.
Ensuring the Case Centre website and submission portal are active and functional.
Advising the SACC lead team on the improvements to be made on the case submission, review, and any other related activities.
Under the guidance of the Hub Lead, ensuring that submitted case studies are handled on a timely basis.
Carrying out all logistical and coordination activities for activities organized by SACC end-to-end.
Ensuring that all requisite checks are performed before, during and cases are accepted by SACC.
Liaising with SBS and Strathmore University communications teams before getting cases finally uploaded onto the website.
Facilitating joint approval meetings by the Case Centre editorial board before cases are finally uploaded onto the website.
Proofreading, performing editorial and plagiarism checks for all submitted cases.
Maintaining a centralized log of all submitted and accepted cases under SACC.
Write cases for the case Centre from time to time.
Represent the Hub Lead in forums, both local and international, where the SACC is participating in.
Ensure all ethical and regulatory requirements in publishing cases and other publications by the SACC are adhered to.
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Hub Lead.

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

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Business or related field, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Possession of certification in specialized training in English writing and oratory skills will be an added advantage.
2-3 years of experience in a writing and/or publishing environment.
Experience and skills in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Demonstrate ability to work independently to oversee teams and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrable excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Demonstrable excellent organizational skills and prior experience managing more junior research team members.
Ability to ensure timely delivery of results against objectives. more

JOB PURPOSE:
The position exists to develop and spearhead the vision of a world-class business school by identifying and putting in place marketing strategies in line with the internationalization and transformation strategy of Strathmore University Business School mirrored by key learnings and experiences from existing international partner schools’ and networks collaborations.
MAIN DUTIES AND... RESPONSIBILITIES:

Marketing & Communications


To Develop and implement the external and internal Marketing & Communications strategy to ensure that the Business School communicates in an impactful, consistent, accurate, professional, and prompt fashion with all its stakeholders: students, parents, participants, corporate, partners and the wider community
To develop and implement the Business School’s marketing strategy and quality improvement plan in line with the strategic goals and performance targets set. This will cover all aspects of marketing including market research, product development, students/participants’ enrollment, and advertising/awareness
Building awareness of the Business School and promote good relationships with other institutions or networks which can be helpful in attracting quality participants. This includes, developing and managing networking and engagement programs to enhance the Business School’s relationship with clients, prospective clients, alumni, partner institutions, and all stakeholders.
Contribute to the management of media relations and media coverage to strengthen the visibility and reputation of Strathmore University in collaboration with the Director of Communications and University Relations.


International Marketing


To identify and develop international marketing efforts in foreign countries which include programs promotions and students/participants enrollment support. Expanding upon existing markets by tracking participants’ enrollment and analyzing these markets to increase students/participants reach
Overall marketing of all Strathmore University Business School courses, benchmarking with our global partner schools and networks


Financial Responsibility


Actively manage and supervise costs via the annual budgeting process
Monitor sales and product performance and ensure prior analysis of business opportunities
Achievement of business plans for growth and profit Shared P&L responsibility


Management


Supervision of the department’s staff, manage performance and implement their development needs
Provide leadership in the various projects undertaken by the department including the Brand realignment of the Business School

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

Master’s degree in a business-related field with a bias in communication.
A Professional Qualification in Marketing and Communication
A member of the marketing professional body
At least Seven (7) years experience in Marketing and Sales with a brand in a service-oriented industry
Significant leadership profile and line management experience
Demonstrate a strong commercial mindset, understanding of the marketing planning process, forecasting, and managing P&L
Track record of proven delivery, demonstrating both creative and analytical skills
Experience of managing budgets and maximizing their effectiveness more

JOB PURPOSE:
The position will be responsible for delivering a friendly, efficient customer service and creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all of the guests visiting the University.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for placing, answering and directing all telephone calls received in a professional and informative manner.
Coordinate the collection and dispatch of both... incoming and outgoing mails while ensuring proper record keeping.
Support in the planning and preparation meetings and conference calls to ensure seamless management of meetings and meeting rooms.
Support in event Organization for Strathmore University Business School events upon request.
Receive, welcome and direct visitors to the respective offices and quickly notifies the person being visited.
Ensure that the waiting area is easily accessible, comfortable and tidy and with appropriate reading materials.
Mail dispatch: Collection, distribution and dispatch of daily incoming and outgoing mail and documents.
Assess received calls/inquiries and direct and/or record and relay messages to respective departments.
To keep up to date with regard to all the programs and events at Strathmore Business School so as to advise walk-in clients appropriately.
As needed, assists with clerical tasks that include typing, filing, proofreading, and maintenance of service logs and data entry.
Maintain the CRM System,  in  the managing,  analyzing and processing  of customer information and queries and liaise with the appropriate program departments to ensure that a client’s needs are fully met.

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

Minimum Diploma in any business-related course.
Fluent in English and Swahili.
At least one year experience working in a busy front office.
Knowledge in Computer applications. more

JOB PURPOSE
To carry out administrative duties relating to the Coaching Department
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaise with the People and Culture office for contractual matters for the coaches.
Assist in preparing monthly coaching reports.
Assist in collecting, monitoring, and analyzing feedback from participants
Assist in organizing coaching debrief meetings and continuous learning... sessions for
Sending reminders to coaches to submit claims certifying coaches’
Coordinating all correspondence to and from participants
Any other duties that may be assigned to

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

A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field.
At least 3 months experience in an administrative support role preferably with experience in student administration or equivalent experience working in a busy office in an administrative
Proven time management and organizational skills, delivering work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with minimal
Effective written and oral communication skills
High level of confidentiality and integrity more

JOB PURPOSE:
To market and sell Executive Education programs in liaison with the Country Director, while building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public and commercial partners, nationally and regionally.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Business development:

Lead Generation: Carrying out sales and marketing activities, identifying and follow up on sales leads... including marketing emails/ letters aimed at generating more business opportunities for growth and development.
Identify and attend strategic marketing activities to promote SBS brand visibility and seek new business opportunities.
Client Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages so that they continue to use SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Ugandan leaders. Continually devise ways to increase customer experience and deepen client/ partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.
Networking and Brand awareness activities: Identify and attend networking activities and events that promote SBS brand visibility and enhance interactions with business leaders, in liaison with marketing department.
Internal networking activities: Attend on-going classroom sessions, cocktails, breakfast events to constantly seek opportunities for repeat business

Budgetary Responsibility:

Revenue Targets: Seek to meet set revenue targets within stipulated financial and budgeting guidelines.
Debt Management: Collect all program fees relating to programs prior to commencement or as per approved financial payment plans. A sale is only complete after collection.
Cost Management: Managing the cost drivers and specific line items as per the approved budget, manage the budgets targeting a minimum of 30% net surplus.
Profitability Targets: Ensure set margin targets are attained for individual assignments
Annual budgets: Submit to the director annual budgets within stipulated deadlines.

Management Reports:

Internal management reports: Prepare and submit management reports on Executive Education activities, activity schedules, and plans to the Country Director as per agreed timelines.
Client Reports: Schedule progress review meetings with clients, submit client reports on ongoing and concluded projects.
Responsible for managing the faculty: materials, contracts, claim forms, payments etc
Manage materials requested by both the Faculty and Participants
Take charge of pre-program, program (in session), and post-program administration
Work closely with the Quality Assurance Department in the preparation of files and any other materials.

Marketing & Communications

To Develop and implement the external and internal Marketing & Communications strategy to ensure that the Business School communicates in a consistent, accurate, professional, and prompt fashion with all its stakeholders: students, parents, participants, corporate, partners, and the wider community
To develop and implement the Business School’s marketing strategy and quality improvement plan in line with the strategic goals and performance targets set. This will cover all aspects of marketing including market research, product development, students/participants’ enrollment and advertising/awareness
Building awareness of the Business School and promote good relationships with other institutions or networks which can be helpful in attracting quality participants. This includes developing and managing networking and engagement programs to enhance the Business School’s relationship with clients, prospective clients, partner institutions, and the wider community
To lead the development of promotional materials and any other activities that interprets the Business School to prospective students and clients
Keep a watch brief on and make recommendations with regards to brand development. Following strategy guidelines, create clear brand messages which are promulgated across all marketing campaigns
Contribute to the management of media relations and media coverage to strengthen the reputation of Strathmore University in collaboration with the Director of Communications and University Relations
Advise on event planning to improve audience experience and ensure the communication of key messages and appropriate brand values.

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

Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related course, Master’s Degree in Business Administration/sales/marketing will be highly desirable.
3 – 4 years relevant working experience in sales/marketing or Business Development areas. Managerial experience and a thorough understanding of the Country’s Corporate & Public sector will be an added advantage.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Team player, with a lot of initiative

Closing: 7th March 2023 more

JOB PURPOSE:
To undertake research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and the Research Lead of the Sisters Blended Value Project.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop a research plan to enable the development of research papers, practical case studies, and technical/white papers for publication.
Conduct literature reviews.
Design data collection tools: develop research... questionnaires and/or survey tools; focus group discussions (if need be), among other data collection tools and maintaining and protecting electronic databases.
Compile the various reports for publication that includes and not limited to research articles, case studies, and technical/white papers.
Publish and disseminate the reports in various ways, including pre-testing the cases in a class setting, quality, peer-reviewed journal papers, relevant newsletters, and websites as well as conferences and/or seminars.
Assist management with budget and time schedules related to the research.
Anticipate research issues and promptly respond to them and promptly report any challenges to the relevant stakeholders.
Perform analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data. Use statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets that could be helpful for diagnosis and prediction.
Preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
Analyzing local, national, and global trends that impact both the project, organization and the industry performance in relation to the social enterprise sector.
Identify opportunities that will contribute to meeting the objectives of the research in terms of relevance, quality, policy impact, capacity building, and in terms of visibility of the project and the project partners.
Participate in strategic networking with other research institutions, donors, lenders, and policymakers.
Provide expertise in preparation of research reports, articles, cases, etc.
Work collaboratively with the project team to respond to proposals and any curriculum development work that may emanate from the project.
Follow a strict code of ethics and always protect any confidential information.

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

A Ph.D. that has been awarded in the last five years.
Extensive research experience in Social entrepreneurship will be an added advantage.
An excellent understanding of mixed methods research, including study design and statistical analyses, and a very good command of relevant software packages, such as Nvivo, Stata, and/or SPSS.
The ability to work in a team, curiosity, discipline, self-reliance, and initiative-taking, as well as integrity and creativity.
Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
A proven publication record in top-tier management or psychology journals, or publication potential as evident in working papers or papers under review.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Closing: 14th March 2023 more

JOB PURPOSE:
Manage the design, development, and operations of the Sisters’ Financial Services Facility
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Negotiate and structure the seed grant and other concessionary financings to support sisters’ social enterprises.
Lead and manage the implementation of the sisters’ business plans and the seed grants,
In collaboration with the Advisor, develop and manage... the financial operations of the Sisters Financial Services Facility.
Provide leadership in the delivery of business advisory and financial analysis support to sisters in the context of their social enterprises.
Conduct business intelligence on the social enterprises run by sisters to determine financial status and provide financial options, and lead in developing financial plans and investment strategies for the sisters’ social enterprises.
Monitoring investment performance and reviewing and revising investment plans based on modified needs and changes in markets.
Support data collection activities.

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

Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business-related courses. A master’s program will be an added advantage.
Professional qualifications in CPA, ACCA, and CFA are an added advantage.
Over 5 years experience in business development services, strategic or management consulting, or in providing business assistance ideally working with start-up, early-stage, and established enterprises.
Experience in social entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship or a related field coupled with excellent report writing skills.
Experience in the critical analysis of a business, investment plans, and financial statements.
Preferably a Catholic Sister (nun).
Experience working with the agribusiness sector is an added advantage.
Ability to solve problems and make critical decisions.
Proven time management and organizational skills, delivering work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with minimal supervision.
Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to positively discuss and negotiate with clients, members of the business community, and University staff in the provision of professional quality client service.

Closing: 17th March 2023 more

JOB PURPOSE:
To market and sell Coaching programs and services in liaison with the Director Coaching and Executive Education (the Heads of the other units -Custom Solutions, open programs, entrepreneurial programs, public sector unit, and in the Regions) and the academic programs on tailor-made coaching programs while building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public... and commercial partners, nationally and regionally. The ideal candidate would need to have considerable experience in coaching, consultancy solutions, client advisory, proposal writing, and presentation.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SALES:

Market the SBS coaching products to internal and external SBS clients and stakeholders through stakeholder meetings, conferences, workshops, and events in order to enhance the visibility of the Strathmore University Business School coaching programs and products.
Consulting, assessing, and proposing tailored coaching solutions to meet clients’ unique needs, answer to upcoming trends and promote business success of clients.
Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets.
Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain Strathmore University Business School as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders.
Presenting to and consulting with clients’ senior management on business trends with a view to developing effective coaching solutions.
Continually devise ways to increase customer experience and deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.

MARKETING:

Analyzing and managing stakeholders to maintain a close engagement and relationship with the market.
Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at organization, industry, and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and executive coaching and consultancy solutions.
Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programs and consultancy engagements.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Support the director in the design of coaching programs and products for business executives from the SBS programs as well as SBS and university staff.
Supporting technical resource persons and key experts to ensure delivery of client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients.
Initiating and driving the coaching design process in liaison with Director, Lead coaches, and coach trainers and their teams. This includes designing coaching projects and other unique program features.
Preparing internal coaching management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision-making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement.
Ensure high standards on ethics, and confidentiality is maintained.

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

Master’s degree in a business-related area
Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in business development with proven experience in sales, coach management, managing client relations, and key account management. Direct experience in consultancy will be an added advantage.
Ability to guide coaching leaders in designing effective coaching solutions which will achieve desired business results.
Good research, planning, and reporting skills. Excellent business communication and etiquette skills with a flair for pitching.
Ability to analyze data from various sources including a thorough understanding of how business work and where opportunities lie.
Financial and budgeting skills more

JOB PURPOSE:
The job exists to provide Implementation of Science approaches and methods to support the design, implementation, and analysis of the second phase of the Pathways for Innovation in Blood Transfusion Services in Kenya (PITS Kenya) research project, and support the integration of quantitative, qualitative, and modelling workstreams.  Following the first phase (two-years; 2020-22) which... took a broad, health systems approach to understand and improve the availability of blood, combining qualitative, quantitative, and process mapping and simulation modelling approaches, the second phase (four years; 2022-26) intends to take the learnings from the first phase to allow promising innovations to be designed, implemented and evaluated using appropriate implementation research methods.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The role involves working with and being accountable to a multi-disciplinary team on a significant global health problem over a four-year period. This full-time role will also involve research project management to coordinate operations across three counties and manage the delivery of research outputs. Specific responsibilities include:

To support the design of the Phase 2 study using IS research methods.
To manage the collection, storage, analysis, and interpretation of study data using either quantitative or qualitative methods, or both
To organize, compile, and write research-related documentation (such as protocols for ethical approval, process documentation, manuscripts for publication and presentations)
To deliver high-quality research & scholarship, individually and in collaboration with others, and publishing peer-reviewed outputs as lead and co-author
To take a leading role in the writing of scientific papers, interim reports, and dissemination of project findings as well as making oral or poster presentations at scientific conferences, and assisting colleagues with such presentations as appropriate
To package learnings and results for multi-country use and across the wider BLOODSAFE program
To coordinate research activity across the three study sites, and coordinate activities across all organizations involved, both local and international
To support grant management activities at Strathmore University

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

A Ph.D. in Health Sciences, Public Health, Health Economics, or a health systems-related field.
Design and evaluation of Implementation Science studies
Collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data in public health, medical or social science research using quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods.
Research project management
Financial management in a research or implementation project
Fluency in Kiswahili and working proficiency in Luo, Turkana or Kikuyu languages.
Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and creative approaches to challenging and remote work environments

Closing: 20th February 2023. more

JOB PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for liaising with the country program coordinator, manage client – faculty affairs, and general program administration for executive education programs/seminars
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the implementation of country programs in Kenya and Zambia.
To monitor program activities, support M&E activities (collect data, and draft reports... of their findings),
Support with planning program and event logistics and ensure that in-country linkages with affinity groups are maintained.
Business Development, maintaining and creating new client relationships.
Program management & administration. Preparation of program course materials, student communication as general and course-related & mailing to students.
Budget management (Revenue, cost & margin management).
Ensuring students attend class debt free.
Faculty interactions, and follow-up on teaching materials with selected faculty.
Student-lecturer liaison, follow-up, and acquisition of course materials from lecturers.
Preparing claims for local and international faculty and hospitality arrangements.
Implement all the detailed event management activities and schedules for the programs Request to Program Manager for casuals when necessary.
Configuration of computers for lecturers and students to enable them to use wireless.
Preparation of classrooms (chalk, markers, audiovisual equipment, water), printing name tags, and ensuring they are in place before class.
Guest Speaker Relations including managing all the logistics.
Prepare client reports and internal reports on projects progress and completion.
Any other tasks that may be assigned within the project and in Executive Education (as needed).

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

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
At least two years’ experience in an administrative support role preferably with experience of student administration or equivalent experience working in a busy office in an administrative role.
Background in social entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship or a related field coupled with excellent report writing skills.
Proven time management and organizational skills, delivering work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with minimal supervision.
Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to positively discuss and negotiate with clients, members of the business community, and University staff in the provision of professional quality client service.

Closing: 13th February 2023. more

JOB PURPOSE:
To be responsible for managing and enhancing the work of the Executive Dean through the provision of proximate executive, management, and administrative support and coordinating the execution of the responsibilities of the Executive Dean’s Office. The responsibilities require great diplomacy, discretion, and resourcefulness as this individual will be working closely with a diverse... range of people within and outside the business school.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative Management:

Provide proactive assistance to the Executive Dean in the administrative support of the office in matters; Maintain the Executive Dean’s calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and travel (including domestic and international) arrangements while exercising discretion in committing time and evaluating needs.
Serve as a liaison between the Executive Dean, SBS staff, and other internal and external clients. This includes receiving and screening phone calls and visitors, answering a variety of questions with tact and diplomacy, taking messages, and directing calls appropriately for resolution.
Determine matters of priority for the Executive Dean; redirect matters to staff to handle, or handle matters personally, as appropriate and keep the Executive Dean advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, ensuring appropriate follow-up.
Assist in assessing risk when business decisions are made: Identifying and helping solve core problems or opportunities within business processes.

Communication:

Maintain efficient and effective communication channels between the Executive Dean’s Office and internal and external stakeholders of the institution and assist to maintain the Executive Dean’s Office partnerships by communicating accordingly in a timely manner.
Assist the Executive Dean with the development of presentations, speeches, etc., for internal and external audiences.
Handle and review confidential information including all emails to the Executive Dean sent through the SBS Executive Dean’s email.
Draft, review, and send communications on behalf of the Dean in liaison with the SBS communication office.

Meetings and Events:

Organize committee meetings chaired by the Executive Dean, ensuring timely delivery of reports to the Management committee, serve as the administrator to the Executive Dean’s committees, and follow-up actions by the various Head of Departments.
Represent the Executive Dean in important meetings, take minutes, and document reports to required committees.
Organize and prepare meetings, including gathering relevant documents and attending to meeting logistics as required.
Assist in the preparation and distribution of meeting minutes, agendas, and related materials.
Make follow-ups with Management Committee and other SBS members regarding matters requiring action in a timely manner.
Plan, and coordinate, meetings and workshops under the Executive Dean’s Office or requiring the Executive Dean’s partial or full presence and liaise with other staff members and meeting organizers to provide the Executive Dean’s availability for said meetings and workshops.

Events Management:

In liaison with the Events and Protocol Managers, coordinate and manage high-profile events, conferences, and seminars in the Executive Dean’s Office and ensure their efficacy and success.
Liaise with event organizers (internal and external) to coordinate event logistics for the Executive Dean including travel arrangements, communications, and pre-meeting materials.
Schedule and keep track of events that the Executive Dean should participate in, in liaison with the DVCs’ offices, these include Convocation and Graduation ceremonies, etc.

Financial and Inventory Management:

Prepare and manage the budget of the Executive Dean’s Office: Prepare estimate costs for the office and submit incorporations into the annual SBS Budget and monitor expenses and ensure that budget goals are being met. In addition, to provide quarterly reports in liaison with the finance department.
Review and analyze the financial reports to identify areas of improvement and support the decision-making process
Maintain inventory of the Executive Dean’s Office equipment and supplies.

Documentation and Custodianship:

Handle highly sensitive and confidential financial, legal, personnel, and institutional information while exercising professionalism and discretion.
Keep in safe custody a record of all important institutional and personal documents in the Executive Dean’s Office, including MoUs, Research Agreements, Executive Dean’s profile, signatures, etc.
Maintain paper and electronic filing systems.

Board Support:

In liaison with HODs/HOUs, coordinating various board meetings that the Executive Dean chairs. These include the SBS Alumni board and SGI boards, etc. This involves preparing itineraries, materials, and reports regarding meetings to ensure successful outcomes of the meetings/trips and conferences attended by the Executive Dean.

Stakeholder Management:

Facilitate and enhance positive relationships between SBS and individuals, local, regional, and international organizations, and the community through efficient scheduling of appointments between the Executive Dean and the respective Individuals and organizations.
Liaise with the academic unit to schedule meetings with students, parents, faculty, etc.
Coordinate the Executive Dean’s appointees and make follow-ups of various matters under their dockets and in liaison with the People & Culture office, supporting the recruitment of Administrative Assistants for the office.
Coordinate meetings for the Executive Dean’s mentees, Ph.D., and Master’s students, etc.
Keeping track of all academic engagements that are organized by the VC and DVCs’ offices that the Executive Dean is supposed to be involved in. e.g., Academic Council Meeting, etc.

Strategy Implementation and Tracking: In liaison with the Quality assurance unit,

Support the SBS leadership to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress or modification toward the achievement of the SBS strategy and assist to identify and provide recommendations on improvements across SBS.
Provide support to other support departments within SBS; coordinate work with other SBS staff as needed, playing a key role in the coordination of staff efforts both within and outside the department.
Assist with the development and actualizing of the Executive Dean’s Office strategy in support of business growth.
Develop the Standard Operating Procedures and Policies and assist in drafting other strategic documents to guide the Executive Office. In addition, developing various templates as needed for internal and external use.

Any other work-related duties allocated by the Executive Dean.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Equivalent. A Masters degree would be an added advantage.
At least 2-3 years of work experience in a similar position in an institution of higher learning.
Professional certification is an added advantage.
Excellent Planning and Organizational Skills.
Good Communication, basic research and presentation skills.
Calm and with the ability to manage stress.
Academic and/or work-related experience.
Strong analytical, Management skills, networking, and people skills.
A self-driven individual.
Good Computing and data gathering and analysis skills.
Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
Computer & IT Savvy.
Possesses a high level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty, and honesty traits.
Effective time management. more