Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility; excellence in teaching, research and scholarship; ethical and social development; and service to society.

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.