Market Intelligence, Learning and Knowledge Management (MILK) is a strategic function within IDAS. MILK’s efforts are geared towards growing IDAS as a business through strategic input and supporting development of its people. It provides business development support services to market pillars and is a key contributor to the growth of IDAS.
MILK provides the following strategic support services:
Proposal support: Including opportunity identification, tracking and pipeline management. It also manages and coordinates proposals and leads on improvements to business development processes including training.
Market Intelligence: Involves undertaking market research to provide an understanding of the market and inform competitive positioning.
Learning and knowledge management: Includes collecting, collating and sharing knowledge within IDAS with a focus on business improvement and winning new business.
Communications: Involves developing and disseminating internal and external communications in line with the IDAS communications strategy.
Marketing and innovation: MILK leads IDAS marketing activities and supports innovation within IDAS.
Due to continued growth, we are now looking to recruit a manager in the Market Intelligence Learning and Knowledge (MILK) unit to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Key roles and responsibilities:
In liaison with the pillar and country leaders, the Manager will put together a pipeline in line with the IDAS strategic focus
Roll out the pipeline, leading on the planning, data collection analysis and reporting for the pillar
Undertake sector, country and other competitive research proactively as may be required by pillar leaders and Directors
Support the development of a knowledge management strategy
Liaise with relevant IDAS team to collect project data, proposal collateral, marketing information and other data and information
Identify innovative approaches for sharing knowledge and stimulating learning for IDAS staff
Support proposal development including managing processes
Contribute to the development of various IDAS communications and marketing materials
Train and coach the MILK team and other staff on research methods
Proactively participate in firm-wide activities and builds relationships with people from other business units
Other relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, commerce, business administration, economics or other relevant social science. An advanced degree will be an advantage.
At least 7 years’ experience working in research, knowledge management or a business development function within a reputable organisation
An understanding of development or markets related to IDAS work
Excellent writing and presentation skills with attention to detail.
Skills and attributes:
Passion for international development
Socially confident and able to create a strong presence with clients and the KPMG team
Curiosity and an affinity for business development, research and knowledge management
Ability to undertake multiple tasks simultaneously and work in a high pressure environment
Ability to coach and mentor staff
We offer:
A fantastic opportunity to work on exciting development programmes across Africa (www.kpmg.com/das)
Competitive remuneration in line with qualifications and experience
Continuous learning and development;
Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams;
Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
