Business Development Services Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Pearl is a Mauritius registered Fund Manager. They manage private equity funds which invest in small and medium-sized growing businesses, transforming them into significant and sustainable entities delivering consistent growth and positive financial and social returns. 

Their vision is to create an environment in which entrepreneurs are able to source long term capital for expansion, thereby accelerating economic development in the region.

Pearl has recently established an office in Nairobi and as part of the strengthening of their investment team, we require a high-calibre individual with a background in SME development and / or business development support to join the Pearl team and manage the Technical Assistance grant facility available to investees of the African Agricultural Capital designed to strengthen investee performance and business management. 

The successful individual will also assume responsibility for overall monitoring and evaluation of investee performance against social and developmental indicators.

Business Development Services Manager

Ref: BDSM /09/2012
 

Reporting to the Investment Director
 

Location will be in Nairobi or Kampala with frequent travel throughout East Africa
 

Full time position
 

Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist the Investment Manager and the business to identify gaps in the business that will be addressed through the Business Development Support (BDS) program e.g. recruitment needs, corporate governance, marketing and pricing strategies, driving organizational development etc
• Co-ordinate developmental and social impact measurement studies.
• Manage the portfolio monitoring and evaluation reporting systems.
• Review monitoring reports, analyze them for impact evaluation and identify the causes of actual or potential bottlenecks.
• Prepare reports on M&E findings, as required

Candidate Profile

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to implement projects.
• Energetic and able to thrive in an environment with little fixed structure and organizational support.
• Personal flexibility and adaptability is critical, as is an outgoing and positive disposition.
• Ability to build strong relationships with investee company management teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years relevant work experience.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Experience in facilitating or managing business development service delivery.
• Experience of working with SMEs and/or agriculture-related enterprises.
• Relevant tertiary and/or professional qualifications
• Excellent report writing skills and computer proficiency is a necessity.

How to Apply:
 

Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter stating why you are most suited for this position. 

Please quote the reference no. in the email’s subject heading and send your application to the email: recruitment@peoplefitafrica.com.

Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 5th September 2012.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.