PSI seeks a Manager of Business Development Services (BDS) to oversee the market development strategies and technical support to assist businesses, private sector, and regulators to improve the sustainable management of water and sanitation services in selected counties in Western Kenya under an anticipated 5-year USAID-funded project. The program’s overall goal is a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in the target counties of western Kenya. Ultimately, the local public and private sectors should deliver products and services that customers are paying for, eliminating the need for ongoing donor support. The objectives to achieve this goal are (1) increased access to, and uptake of market-based improved sanitation and fecal sludge management (FSM) products and services; and (2) increased access to and uptake of market-based improved MHM products and services at the household level. PSI has been measurably improving the health of Kenyans since 1989. Its approach harnesses the vitality of the private sector to improve health outcomes for clients. It addresses the most serious health challenges affecting resource-poor and vulnerable communities in Kenya, including HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, non-communicable diseases, and the greatest threats to children under 5, including malaria, diarrhea, pneumonia, and malnutrition. Sound like you? Read on.
Your contribution
The Manager of BDS will provide leadership in building strategies for a sustainable and robust market and ensure an effective intersection of product offering, sales and marketing approaches, and an efficient delivery system. In addition, they will provide mentoring and business advice, such as training, marketing assistance, introducing innovative technology, and facilitating access to financing options to help small businesses improve their performance. The Manager of BDS will also support institutionalizing such mentoring and coaching services in the local consulting sector or vocational colleges. The Manager of BDS has deep experience developing small businesses and entrepreneurs in developing countries, a passion for and a deep understanding of sustainability, knowledge sharing, capacity building, and a positive and action-oriented attitude.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s Degree in sales, marketing, business administration, or related field;
At least 10 years’ experience, with seven years in a position with similar responsibilities in helping businesses become more viable;
Goal focused with experience in the development, implementation, and execution of plans to grow small and medium-sized businesses;
Understanding of Kenyan sanitation sector desirable;
Strong negotiation skills with a demonstrated track record of working with businesses and entrepreneurs;
Sales and marketing experience highly desirable;
Creative thinker to see new routes to market and unique ways to develop existing opportunities; Knowledge and understanding of USAID relevant policies, goals, and strategies;
Excellent diplomatic, oral/written skills and presentation abilities;
Fluent in English (spoken and written);
References will be required.
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Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and current Curriculum Vitae by 26th July 2021 to jobs@psinairobi.org ; Subject: Manager of Business Development ServicesApplications are currently accepted on a rolling basis.PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding, genetic information, amnesty, veteran, special disabled veteran or uniform service member status or employment status.
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