Business Support Executive or Chief of Staff Job in Kenya

Our client, a Business Strategy Consultancy is in need of a Business Support Executive or Chief of Staff.

Supervising Manager’s Title: Group CEO 

Supervising Manager: Group GM 

Job Profile: Provides executive support for all strategic, operational and corporate activities of the GCEO and to provide business management for other corporate functions which are not aligned with a specific job family. 

Job Scope: Research; Information Management; Project Management; Documentation; Coordination, Legal Oversight

Responsibilities: 

1. Corporate Office

• Serve as the Group CEO’s primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies, and also serve as a liaison to the rest of the executive leadership.
• Coordinate the GCEO’s activities including operational, board and philanthropic engagements
• Monitor and manage current and upcoming commitments by and to the GCEO
• Attend selected meetings with the GCEO and capture the action points and follow through
• Attend certain meetings, on behalf of the GCEO, with partners and stakeholders, local or international
• Oversee the PA in facilitating the GCEO’s meetings & travel, including assuring all travel-related documents & logistics 

2. Business Development

• Prepare briefs on any new business prospect before any meetings
• Plan, coordinate and ensure the GCEO's schedule is practical
• Follow up on actions and commitments made by the GCEO in regards to Business Development
• Track the progress of identified networks / business development contacts 

3. Venture Development, Strategic Partnerships & Networking

• Researches and provides reports to the GCEO and other EDs, on client and venture related issues
• Prepare concept papers and business cases for new business ventures where applicable
• Follow through on MOUs between partners to ensure completion of the process
• Manage correspondence between the GCEO and strategic partners
• Monitor the strategic partnership process flow actions & status 

4. Corporate Affairs & Legal

• Assist in preparing information to the Board and Management
• Respond to requests for information regarding the GCEO and the organization in General
• Assist GCEO in engagements with authorities, stakeholders and the public
• Ensure the company’s legal compliance and intellectual property protection in all engagements and operations 

5. Brand & Culture

• Support the group’s corporate citizenship and CSI initiatives
• Provide support to ensure group’s internal brand is managed and lived
• Ensure the GCEO’s bio and online presence is kept current and relevant
• Manage the GCEO’s talks and writing engagements and oversee his personal brand in general 

Essential Role Related Qualifications and Competencies:

Qualification:

• University degree in a relevant subject in Commerce/Business Administration
• Legal Training and experience an Advantage
• Professional business training

Competencies:

• MUST posses high emotional intelligence and resilience
• MUST be highly discreet as a person and in handling confidential information
• MUST be able to travel and to generally handle unpredictable hours
• Proficient communicator at all levels, both verbal and written.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment
• Possess top-level interpersonal, analytical and negotiation skills

If you believe you qualify for this position, please send your CV and details of your current and expected remuneration to: resume@interviewupconsulting.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.