Kenya Development Corporation Ltd (KDC) is a Development Finance Institution which was established in 2020 to merge the operations of Industrial and Commercial Development Corporation (ICDC), Tourism Finance Corporation (TFC) and IDB Capital Limited

JOB GRADE KDC 4

Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager, Business Development will be responsible for coordination,
implementation and reviewing of the KDC’s Business development strategy geared towards
achieving KDC’s mandate.

Duties and responsibilities

• Identifying potential business and investment opportunities
• Monitoring competitors’ offerings to understand each target markets, identify gaps or opportunities and liaison with innovation team develop appropriate products and solutions.
• Co-developing the next generation products or services or solutions for the identified new business opportunities.
• Leading the introduction and rollout of new products / solutions to existing and new clients
• Developing and communicating a unique value proposition to identified clients.
• Initiating the identification of market niches based on KDC’s competitive advantage
• Formulating corporate brand identity and brand manual

Person Specification

• Master’s degree in relevant field from recognized Institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
•  A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience four (4) of which should have been at the level of supervisory level;
• Management Course will be added advantage;
• Member of a relevant professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.