Responsibilities
Consulting services
Run complex political and commercial intelligence projects
Develop creative consulting solutions for clients facing specific challenges or opportunities in the region
Participate in client briefings on political, regulatory and commercial developments in the region
Develop, manage and advise on relationships with key stakeholders, stakeholder engagement plans, overseeing and co-ordinating mutually beneficial relationships built on a firm understanding of strategic priorities
Network with key stakeholders to gather intelligence on their policies, attitudes, current plans and upcoming announcements
Ensure that consulting projects are conducted and delivered within the required timeframe while simultaneously satisfying africapractice’s quality standards
Build strong and profitable client relationships
Research and analysis
Produce regular, high quality analysis on political, regulatory and commercial developments in Africa, with a focus Kenya
Maintain a high level of regional expertise through desktop research, attendance at relevant seminars and in-country intelligence gathering
Develop and maintain a network of expert contacts and subcontractors in the region
Marketing and Business Development
Support business development for africapractice across Kenya and wider East Africa Market
Liaise regularly with africapractice’s offices in the region
Support marketing and PR initiatives to generate new business leadsRepresent afric
apractice at Pan-Africa focused conferences and seminars
Media work
Develop strong relationships with regional and trade journalists and publications
Provide expert comment to media and undertake broadcast work as requested
Role Requirements
Bachelors degree in relevant discipline, master’s degree preferred
At least 7 years’ experience working on and analysing African politics
Excellent verbal and written communication; Ability to write clearly, concisely and authoritatively to tight deadlines
Excellent investigative and analytical skills; Has an inquisitive mind
Excellent, influencing, persuasion and engagement skills
A self starter, able to work on their own initiative on complex issues
Diplomacy, tact and understanding of priorities to achieve common goals
Adapts well to changing demands and ambiguous situations; Shows an eagerness to seize opportunities
Ability to cultivate strong trust-based relationships with people at all levels within the organisation, client organisations and the wider business and political landscape; knows how and when to ask the right questions
Proven ability to manage account delivery on highly dynamic, sensitive and challenging briefs;
Aptitude for problem solving, attention to detail and collaborating with subject matter experts to address clients’ issues; actively seeks input from appropriate stakeholders and internal professionals
Detailed knowledge of political, operational and commercial dynamics in Africa, particularly East Africa
Good contacts with local and foreign political experts, government officials and private sector players
Experience in Business Development is preferred
