Website: Website http://www.ongozayouth.org/

Operations and Finance Manager

Your Role
Your role is to refine, build, and execute on the systems around Ongoza’s operations as we enter our next phase of growth. You will be primarily responsible for leading Ongoza’s financial strategy and systems, streamlining Ongoza’s internal operational systems, aligning the team behind our strategic growth strategy, and executing on Ongoza’s talent and culture development. You will also lead and oversee the growth of Ongoza’s sister company that provides debt and equity investments in Ongoza’s portfolio companies.
As a central member of the leadership team, you will plan a role in shaping the growth of organizational strategy and growth over the next three years. This role reports directly to Ongoza’s CEO with one direct report; we expect the team to grow over time. You will have the following responsibilities:

Manage Operational Effectiveness (40%)

Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, align and monitor organizational goals and key performance indicators to ensure that the team is moving together and delivering effectively.
Serve as an internal organizational effectiveness consultant across Ongoza to create processes and build standard operating procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness across Ongoza.
Lead in the selection and implementation of relevant software and technology solutions to modernize Ongoza’s internal processes, from finance to HR.
Lead management, maintenance, and full utilization of Ongoza’s office and co-working space.
Manage procurement and relationships with key suppliers and vendors. Manage relationship with immigration, and oversee work permit applications where appropriate.
Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Lead the team through change management to drive adoption of operational changes.

Financial Strategy and Oversight (30%)

Lead creation of Ongoza’s annual budget in collaboration with the leadership team and Board Finance Committee.
Ensure that resources are properly managed and effectively invested for the greatest value to Ongoza’s entrepreneurs. Prepare and review financial information and adjust operational budgets as needed.
Forecast and manage Ongoza’s cash flow, playing a role in ensuring that Ongoza’s earned income contributes to an increasing portion of budget size.
With your support team, lead management of and oversight for all of Ongoza’s accounts and payments, including payroll and benefits, while ensuring we meet legal compliance.
Maintain relationships with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations.

Facilitate Team Growth (20%)

Refine, build, and drive tracking of all internal performance dashboards and accountability systems.
In collaboration with the departmental managers drive a comprehensive process to ensure cascading and alignment of organizational goals with team goals.
Lead the creation and implementation of professional development and learning systems for all staff.
Champion Ongoza’s culture (below): ensure that all organizational and operational initiatives align behind it and design initiatives to promote a sense of coherence.
Lead creation and implementation of talent strategy and recruitment initiatives designed to attract the highest caliber of talent while satisfying client needs.

Build Ongoza’s Investment Fund (10%)

Lead the development and growth of Key Partners, Ongoza’s sister company that offers debt financing opportunities for Ongoza’s partners.
Design products, deliver on partnerships with financial institutions
Oversee the development and management of a credit management system.

The Ongoza Way

We base our work and internal culture on four fundamental values and take them very seriously. If these resonate well with you, you will fit well within Ongoza. As Operations & Finance Manager, you will be expected to champion these values and align all of our work behind them.
Act Together. We are open and inclusive. We prize ideas over hierarchy, value differences, and proactively support each other to achieve team goals.
Improve Always. We actively seek and implement quick feedback for learning, innovation, and improvement both in what we do and how we do it. We evolve based on data, our experience, customer feedback, research, and industry trends.
Don’t Solve the Same Problem Twice. We proactively communicate problems and build structures to address them in a consistent, systematic way.
Demand Excellence. We consistently go above and beyond expectations to deliver the highest quality and professionalism in everything we do.

Who We Are Looking For

The right person will be an analytical, structured doer who brings order to chaos, with a strong drive to create systems and operational processes and keen attention to detail. They will have proven experience both in financial oversight and operational excellence, with a strong track record of building and aligning teams to achieve their fullest potential.
6-8 years of overall experience, with a deep understanding of cross-cutting business functions and a track record of building successful processes and systems to ensure overall organization efficiency and effectiveness.
A good overview of financial management, having played a key role in ensuring overall organizational financial health and overseeing budgeting processes.
A practical understanding of how people and teams come together to deliver results essential. Experience with cross-culture management and leadership in a team larger than 10 people preferred.
Proven experience influencing teams positively and putting up necessary mechanisms to facilitate adoption of new behaviors and values during organization change management phases.
A natural ability to zoom out to see the big picture and at the same time be able to break down and prioritize milestones in a systematic way.
Background in general management, SME consulting, financial services, or related field with relevant degree.
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics.
A good understanding of accounting processes and legal compliance in Kenya.
Working knowledge of IT/business infrastructure and MS Office.
MBA or ability to empathize with the entrepreneurial journey preferred

About YOU.

You are a systems-builder. You are a process-oriented person who loves building and automating systems to optimize efficient work, and you see technology as a key instrument to achieve this goal. We have some systems already set up, but you will be asked to build more structures as Ongoza and your team grows.
You have excellent planning, time management and organizational abilities. You are meticulous in your attention to detail and your ability to build structure around chaos. Dashboards and data are how you think.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are action- and solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Most of all, you believe in our purpose – the power of young entrepreneurs to transform Kenya.

October 26, 2024
Senior Business Growth Adviser

Details:
About the role
You will also contribute to strategy and innovative partnerships. You will report directly to the program manager, with 3-4 direct reports under you.
Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure growth of the youth enterprises in your team’s portfolio through timely delivery of advisory services by your team of advisors.
Draw on internal successes and failures as well as field wide lessons to be a key mentor and guide for Ongoza’s Business Growth Advisors.
Facilitate learning and best practice sharing on a regular basis. Develop and implement a standardized and replicable approach for the delivery of our advisory services.
You will work with your own small portfolio of young entrepreneurs (up to 5) and support them towards growing their businesses.
Provide practical strategic advisory and assistance to help clients harness opportunities, structure their business more effectively, and drive growth.
Advise clients on investment needs and connect them to financial services, including via our exclusive partnership with Key Partners Ltd.
Identify and tap into market opportunities that would be beneficial for Ongoza’s clients, when time allows.
Strategic Program Management (10%)
Ensure that innovations, tools, and strategies are communicated and fully implemented within your team.
General Administration (10%)

Ensure that all client files are updated appropriately and the Business Growth Advisory team is collecting relevant and quality data for Ongoza’s learning department.
You are a natural leader and are great at mentoring others. You demonstrate a natural ability to connect with, motivate, and support others to grow.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are creative, solution-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.

Most of all, you believe in our vision and mission – the power of youth-led social businesses to transform Kenya.

Required experience and skillset

Direct work experience with entrepreneurs and small businesses highly preferred.
Demonstrated excellent understanding of strategies for how to help businesses grow, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: business finance, business planning, and strategy, sales, and marketing, product development, or human resource management.
An in-depth understanding of the Kenyan informal sector is essential.
Must have a learning and change-oriented mindset – willing to take calculated risks, think outside the box and try new ideas.
Demonstrated ability to build structures and processes that optimize a team’s efficiency and accountability.
Experience in curriculum development and training is an added advantage.
An excellent relationship builder and communicator, both verbally and written, who enjoys being an active member of a team.

October 26, 2024
Business Development Advisor

Job Description
Your role is to provide practical, strategic advisory and assistance to youth-led enterprises to drive their growth as measured by increased revenue, jobs, and social impact. Your consulting will span all aspects of business growth and structure, from financial modeling to marketing to business strategy and operations. Reporting directly to Ongoza’s Program Manager, you are Ongoza’s primary client-facing role, responsible for the success of our client entrepreneurs. Application open until April 13th 2018.
Roles and Responsibilities
Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.

Strategic Advisory Services (80%)

Work closely with clients in your portfolio to articulate growth plans to scale their businesses.
Provide practical, strategic advisory and technical assistance across the areas of finance, sales & marketing, operations, and HR to help clients harness opportunities, structure their businesses more effectively, and catalyze growth.
Advise and assist clients in product development, sales and marketing strategy, and customer acquisition. Connect clients to market opportunities.
Advise clients on investment needs and connect them to financial services, including via our exclusive partnership with Key Partners, Ltd.
Facilitate trainings, workshops, and other events for Ongoza clients and the wider community as needed.
Liaise with the rest of the network of Business Development Advisors on a regular basis to learn and share best practices.

Process Design and Improvement (10%)

Provide and implement recommendations that can improve the effectiveness of you and your colleagues on the business advisory team.

General Administration (10%)

Maintain client files and collect data as needed for Ongoza’s learning team
Maintain appropriate expense reporting, comply with administrative policies and procedures, and conduct logistical arrangements as needed.

Required Experience

5+ years of experience in SME development, financial services, consulting, business operations or marketing, with relevant university or graduate degree. Work with entrepreneurs and small businesses highly preferred.
Demonstrated excellent understanding of strategies for how to help businesses grow, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: business finance, business planning and strategy, sales and marketing, product development, or human resource management. Ability to produce financial reports/projections for clients highly preferred.
Deep understanding of go-to-market and growth strategies for businesses in the area of consumer goods, professional services, retail, and manufacturing.
Worked in a start-up or small business environment, and/or have direct experience supporting start-ups – willing to wear many hats and help out wherever needed.
Have passion for and excellent understanding of the Kenyan entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Previous coaching, teaching, training, or facilitation experience preferred.

About YOU.

You have excellent business knowledge and judgment. You are able to quickly analyze the gaps and opportunities within a business and sketch the best way forward. You know what you don’t know, and how to look for that information.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You are a systems builder and/or optimizer. You are process-oriented and always looking for ways to improve systems to not solve the same problem twice. You will be called upon to build structures for your team as Ongoza continues to grow.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are creative, solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.
Most of all, you believe in our vision and mission – the power of youth-led businesses to transform Kenya.

October 25, 2024
Data & Learning Manager

About the role
Your role is to develop, manage, and implement Ongoza’s learning agenda and data infrastructure to help us make smarter decisions, iterate our advisory service approach to deliver even better value to entrepreneurs.
You will be Ongoza’s data champion and a core decision-making influencer, responsible for building a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The Data & Learning Manager will work closely with the Manager in charge of Ongoza’s Advisory Services but collaborate across the organization as the primary person responsible for consolidating Ongoza’s data, doing statistical analysis, developing internal A/B testing procedures, and providing strategic recommendations.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership (20%)

Relentlessly pursue a vision for Ongoza as a data-driven and evidence-based organization
Build a culture of both quantitative and qualitative data-driven decision-making across Ongoza, in all departments and at all levels.
Together with management, identify and distill key questions about our services, programs and approaches that need examining to drive up effectiveness and efficiency.
Using a hypothesis-driven approach, update existing assumptions and design A/B experiments in close collaboration with all departments
Build out and provide oversight to a research and learning team as Ongoza grows.
Compile testimonials and impact reports for external audiences (potential clients, partners, and supporters) that demonstrate Ongoza’s effectiveness
Together with the team think through ways of increasing data reporting by our entrepreneurs.

Technical (80%)

Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis on a regular and ad hoc basis, understand trends, and provide insights on client behavior and business performance to the senior team
Enhance data collection procedures to include information relevant for building analytic systems
Update and improve software solutions to refine data collection
Implement MIS and dashboards that are simple, intuitive, and provide real-time feedback
Consolidate and update Ongoza’s evaluation framework, including indicators for client growth and Ongoza’s internal performance
Develop and implement improved Ongoza baseline, mid-term, and end-term surveys
Process, clean, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of best practices in the field through consistent monitoring of Ongoza’s competitors, research conducted into field-wide learning initiatives (including GALI, ANDE) and other relevant management literature
Support the Ongoza team and clients in measuring progress, learning from joint successes and failures in creative ways that contribute to building a body of knowledge unique to the scaling of youth social enterprise in Kenya

Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.
Qualifications

3+ years experience in a similar position building data infrastructure, business intelligence, or M&E systems and synthesizing results into strategic recommendations. Private sector experience preferred
Proven success and experience in building an improvement-driven culture and engaging others in making decisions based on data or evidence in a positive and encouraging way.
Competency in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including effective survey design
Good scripting and programming skills: familiarity with common data science programming languages (R, Python, etc.) and relevant statistical analysis tools (Stata, SPSS, etc.).
Mastery of Excel necessary, data visualization tools a plus
Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
Experience working with youth and/or business development services a preference
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swahili a plus)

About YOU

You believe in our vision and mission – the power of youth-led social businesses to transform Kenya.
You love data. Things just don’t make sense to you unless there is evidence and numbers to go alongside as justification. You love playing with and synthesizing data sets to discover the hidden trends. You get excited about helping others love data too.
You are a systems builder. You are process-oriented and always looking for ways to improve systems to avoid solving the same problem twice. You not only understand how data sets can be organized in the most effective way, but you’re excited about building those structures.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are creative, solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.

Why join Ongoza:

We are ambitious and purpose-driven. We’re working towards building the most effective consultancy in Kenya for promising micro- and small-entrepreneurs.
This is an agile and fast-paced environment. We constantly push for innovation and improvement in what we do and how we do it. If you like taking initiative and believe in continuous improvement, this is your place.
We are a collaborative team with little hierarchy where everybody’s ideas count. We have fun in the office, people take charge of organizing their working hours, and we have a beautiful garden and open-plan office.
Our work is inspiring and rewarding. You will see it in the growth of small businesses more and more every day.

October 25, 2024
Senior Business Growth Adviser

Details:
About the role
You will also contribute to strategy and innovative partnerships. You will report directly to the program manager, with 3-4 direct reports under you.
Roles and Responsibilities

Ensure growth of the youth enterprises in your team’s portfolio through timely delivery of advisory services by your team of advisors.
Draw on internal successes and failures as well as field wide lessons to be a key mentor and guide for Ongoza’s Business Growth Advisors.
Facilitate learning and best practice sharing on a regular basis. Develop and implement a standardized and replicable approach for the delivery of our advisory services.
You will work with your own small portfolio of young entrepreneurs (up to 5) and support them towards growing their businesses.
Provide practical strategic advisory and assistance to help clients harness opportunities, structure their business more effectively, and drive growth.
Advise clients on investment needs and connect them to financial services, including via our exclusive partnership with Key Partners Ltd.
Identify and tap into market opportunities that would be beneficial for Ongoza’s clients, when time allows.
Strategic Program Management (10%)
Ensure that innovations, tools, and strategies are communicated and fully implemented within your team.
General Administration (10%)

Ensure that all client files are updated appropriately and the Business Growth Advisory team is collecting relevant and quality data for Ongoza’s learning department.
You are a natural leader and are great at mentoring others. You demonstrate a natural ability to connect with, motivate, and support others to grow.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are creative, solution-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.

Most of all, you believe in our vision and mission – the power of youth-led social businesses to transform Kenya.

Required experience and skillset

Direct work experience with entrepreneurs and small businesses highly preferred.
Demonstrated excellent understanding of strategies for how to help businesses grow, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: business finance, business planning, and strategy, sales, and marketing, product development, or human resource management.
An in-depth understanding of the Kenyan informal sector is essential.
Must have a learning and change-oriented mindset – willing to take calculated risks, think outside the box and try new ideas.
Demonstrated ability to build structures and processes that optimize a team’s efficiency and accountability.
Experience in curriculum development and training is an added advantage.
An excellent relationship builder and communicator, both verbally and written, who enjoys being an active member of a team.

October 25, 2024
Business Development Advisor

Job Description
Your role is to provide practical, strategic advisory and assistance to youth-led enterprises to drive their growth as measured by increased revenue, jobs, and social impact. Your consulting will span all aspects of business growth and structure, from financial modeling to marketing to business strategy and operations. Reporting directly to Ongoza’s Program Manager, you are Ongoza’s primary client-facing role, responsible for the success of our client entrepreneurs. Application open until April 13th 2018.
Roles and Responsibilities
Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.

Strategic Advisory Services (80%)

Work closely with clients in your portfolio to articulate growth plans to scale their businesses.
Provide practical, strategic advisory and technical assistance across the areas of finance, sales & marketing, operations, and HR to help clients harness opportunities, structure their businesses more effectively, and catalyze growth.
Advise and assist clients in product development, sales and marketing strategy, and customer acquisition. Connect clients to market opportunities.
Advise clients on investment needs and connect them to financial services, including via our exclusive partnership with Key Partners, Ltd.
Facilitate trainings, workshops, and other events for Ongoza clients and the wider community as needed.
Liaise with the rest of the network of Business Development Advisors on a regular basis to learn and share best practices.

Process Design and Improvement (10%)

Provide and implement recommendations that can improve the effectiveness of you and your colleagues on the business advisory team.

General Administration (10%)

Maintain client files and collect data as needed for Ongoza’s learning team
Maintain appropriate expense reporting, comply with administrative policies and procedures, and conduct logistical arrangements as needed.

Required Experience

5+ years of experience in SME development, financial services, consulting, business operations or marketing, with relevant university or graduate degree. Work with entrepreneurs and small businesses highly preferred.
Demonstrated excellent understanding of strategies for how to help businesses grow, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: business finance, business planning and strategy, sales and marketing, product development, or human resource management. Ability to produce financial reports/projections for clients highly preferred.
Deep understanding of go-to-market and growth strategies for businesses in the area of consumer goods, professional services, retail, and manufacturing.
Worked in a start-up or small business environment, and/or have direct experience supporting start-ups – willing to wear many hats and help out wherever needed.
Have passion for and excellent understanding of the Kenyan entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Previous coaching, teaching, training, or facilitation experience preferred.

About YOU.

You have excellent business knowledge and judgment. You are able to quickly analyze the gaps and opportunities within a business and sketch the best way forward. You know what you don’t know, and how to look for that information.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You are a systems builder and/or optimizer. You are process-oriented and always looking for ways to improve systems to not solve the same problem twice. You will be called upon to build structures for your team as Ongoza continues to grow.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are creative, solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.
Most of all, you believe in our vision and mission – the power of youth-led businesses to transform Kenya.

October 25, 2024
Data & Learning Manager

About the role
Your role is to develop, manage, and implement Ongoza’s learning agenda and data infrastructure to help us make smarter decisions, iterate our advisory service approach to deliver even better value to entrepreneurs.
You will be Ongoza’s data champion and a core decision-making influencer, responsible for building a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The Data & Learning Manager will work closely with the Manager in charge of Ongoza’s Advisory Services but collaborate across the organization as the primary person responsible for consolidating Ongoza’s data, doing statistical analysis, developing internal A/B testing procedures, and providing strategic recommendations.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership (20%)

Relentlessly pursue a vision for Ongoza as a data-driven and evidence-based organization
Build a culture of both quantitative and qualitative data-driven decision-making across Ongoza, in all departments and at all levels.
Together with management, identify and distill key questions about our services, programs and approaches that need examining to drive up effectiveness and efficiency.
Using a hypothesis-driven approach, update existing assumptions and design A/B experiments in close collaboration with all departments
Build out and provide oversight to a research and learning team as Ongoza grows.
Compile testimonials and impact reports for external audiences (potential clients, partners, and supporters) that demonstrate Ongoza’s effectiveness
Together with the team think through ways of increasing data reporting by our entrepreneurs.

Technical (80%)

Perform quantitative and qualitative data analysis on a regular and ad hoc basis, understand trends, and provide insights on client behavior and business performance to the senior team
Enhance data collection procedures to include information relevant for building analytic systems
Update and improve software solutions to refine data collection
Implement MIS and dashboards that are simple, intuitive, and provide real-time feedback
Consolidate and update Ongoza’s evaluation framework, including indicators for client growth and Ongoza’s internal performance
Develop and implement improved Ongoza baseline, mid-term, and end-term surveys
Process, clean, and verify the integrity of data used for analysis
Maintain an up-to-date understanding of best practices in the field through consistent monitoring of Ongoza’s competitors, research conducted into field-wide learning initiatives (including GALI, ANDE) and other relevant management literature
Support the Ongoza team and clients in measuring progress, learning from joint successes and failures in creative ways that contribute to building a body of knowledge unique to the scaling of youth social enterprise in Kenya

Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.
Qualifications

3+ years experience in a similar position building data infrastructure, business intelligence, or M&E systems and synthesizing results into strategic recommendations. Private sector experience preferred
Proven success and experience in building an improvement-driven culture and engaging others in making decisions based on data or evidence in a positive and encouraging way.
Competency in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including effective survey design
Good scripting and programming skills: familiarity with common data science programming languages (R, Python, etc.) and relevant statistical analysis tools (Stata, SPSS, etc.).
Mastery of Excel necessary, data visualization tools a plus
Good applied statistics skills, such as distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.
Experience working with youth and/or business development services a preference
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swahili a plus)

About YOU

You believe in our vision and mission – the power of youth-led social businesses to transform Kenya.
You love data. Things just don’t make sense to you unless there is evidence and numbers to go alongside as justification. You love playing with and synthesizing data sets to discover the hidden trends. You get excited about helping others love data too.
You are a systems builder. You are process-oriented and always looking for ways to improve systems to avoid solving the same problem twice. You not only understand how data sets can be organized in the most effective way, but you’re excited about building those structures.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You are an independent self-starter who flourishes in a changing environment and can manage yourself. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of meeting targets on time and within budget. You are creative, solutions-oriented, and willing to put in the time it takes to do a great job. You follow through.

Why join Ongoza:

We are ambitious and purpose-driven. We’re working towards building the most effective consultancy in Kenya for promising micro- and small-entrepreneurs.
This is an agile and fast-paced environment. We constantly push for innovation and improvement in what we do and how we do it. If you like taking initiative and believe in continuous improvement, this is your place.
We are a collaborative team with little hierarchy where everybody’s ideas count. We have fun in the office, people take charge of organizing their working hours, and we have a beautiful garden and open-plan office.
Our work is inspiring and rewarding. You will see it in the growth of small businesses more and more every day.

October 25, 2024
Consultant

Duties for the Consultant Job
Compiling the final report detailing specific county action plans and recommendationsgathered from the research, rapporteurs and internal reports Liaise with the team to gather each partners contribution towards the report
Develop a dissemination plan to reach all 47 county governments
Consultant Job Qualifications
Must have five or more years of experience in similar consultancies including at least some major policy brief(s)
Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
Experience working with youth and entrepreneurship programs a preference
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swahili a plus)

October 24, 2024
Human Resource Consultant

HR Consultant Job Responsibilities
Please note other responsibilities may be required based upon the growth of Ongoza.
Establish a results-based, quantitative performance management system
Establish a regular means of internal training for professional development, using current team members as teachers
Build a mechanism for continuous improvement within our HR system, including employeemsurveys and a mechanism for turning recommendations into action. Ensure it can be operated by current Ongoza staff.
Establish a contract appraisal and renewal system
Provide consultation and dispute resolution services to Ongoza team members
Implement a staff welfare and wellness program to include counseling, work-life balance, and other related matters
Establish recruitment processes and procedures, and assist in interview processes
Maintain current and up-to-date HR files and databases
Consolidate and update the Ongoza HR Manual to reflect field-wide best practices
Advisement on complex HR personnel issues
Qualifications for the HR Consultant Job
Ongoza is looking for candidates who are experienced, proactive, and passionate about Ongoza’s mission, and who demonstrate the flexibility to work in a fast-paced start-up environment.
Must have five or more years experience in a similar position building modern datadriven human resource systems in Kenya. Must be a member of the Institute for Human Resource Management.
Must be familiar with technical HR and workflow software systems.
Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information.
Must possess strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Experience working with youth and entrepreneurship programs a preference
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swahili a plus)

October 24, 2024
CEO

Your RoleStrategy And LeadershipAs our CEO, you will collaborate closely with team, Board, and external stakeholders to lead in the creation of our scale strategy and drive execution. You will also oversee partnership development and fundraising, building relationships with existing donors and cultivating new ones. In addition, you will build and coach a high-performing team to deliver this ambition, overseeing the culture and systems that will enable them to excel. Your role will include:

Engage relevant stakeholders to refine and execute on our three-year strategic scale plan in line with Ongoza’s mission and core purpose.
In collaboration with our Program and Data & Learning teams, play a key role in guiding the evolution of Ongoza’s business model to provide maximum value for our entrepreneurs.
Continuously stay abreast of significant trends in the business development services (BDS) field, drawing insights to improve service delivery and market positioning.
Guide the end-to-end development of Ongoza’s team, including talent strategy, recruitment, professional growth, and culture development.
Work closely with the Board Chair to build, strengthen, and effectively leverage the Board of Directors to broaden Ongoza’s community and global influence.

Fundraising and External Representation

In collaboration with the team and Board, define and implement a comprehensive (global and local) fundraising and marketing strategy targeting individuals, foundations, institutional foundations, and corporations to resource Ongoza’s growth.
Lead on building, maintaining, and cultivating relationships with current and prospective stakeholders.
Define a partnership that will help us achieve greatest leverage as we scale. Continuously network with a range of players and build creative and impactful partnerships in line with the strategy.
Externally represent Ongoza and our work at conferences, events, and other such public forums.
Leverage partners and Ongoza’s marketing team to oversee the development of a strong brand (via media, public relations, marketing, etc.) to better position Ongoza in the market and attract the right entrepreneurs.

Grow Our High-Performing Team

Define and lead Ongoza’s overall talent strategy to deliver on organizational goals. Champion Ongoza’s values (below).
Build and maintain a culture and working environment that attracts, retains, motivates, and develops a diverse staff of top quality professionals to deliver on our growth ambitions.
Provide coaching, guidance, and accountability across the Ongoza team to enable them to deliver against organizational objectives.
Ensure that appropriate management and administrative systems and procedures are put in place for monitoring and enhancing performance.

Oversee Financial Strategy

Oversee the creation and management of a significant multi-year budget and financial model.
Work with your leadership team to ensure that Ongoza’ resources are appropriately managed and strategically invested to most efficiently drive Ongoza’s effectiveness and growth.
Lead Ongoza towards self-sustainability by exploring different revenue models and streams.
Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements and any agreed protocols.

Who We Are Looking ForWe Imagine You Will Have The Following ExperienceThe right person will be a visionary leader, connector, and strategist, with 8+ years of dynamic experience and a proven track-record of leading and building strong teams to launch or scale a growing company. They will be passionate about Ongoza’s mission of supporting young entrepreneurs to transform the Kenyan economy and committed to Ongoza’s long-term growth. The role will report directly to the Board of Directors and include +/- 30% local and international travel.

Proven track record driving results and change in a high-growth environment.
Over 8 years of practical experience in start-up acceleration, SME development, financial services, consulting, business operations or marketing, with relevant graduate degree (MBA preferred). A high level of ability to understand and empathise with an entrepreneurs’ journey is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated senior management or executive-level experience building, leading, and coaching teams of at least 10 people, directly and indirectly. Having managed managers and leading/managing across cultures is essential.
Demonstrated experience leading the creation and implementation of successful organizational strategy.
Proven experience building and leveraging partnerships to have greater impact.
Experience working with and leveraging Boards preferred.
Ability to wear many hats and juggle many priorities and projects at any given time.
Demonstrated competence across all aspects of a growing business or non-profit, from strategy, to human capital development, to finance and operations, to fundraising, to sales and marketing.
An in-depth understanding of the East African business and entrepreneurial development ecosystem preferred.
While we’d love to hire a Kenyan CEO, we’re open to qualified and committed applicants from all nationalities. Foreigners will have to demonstrate a strong understanding of the African work and business culture, with Kenyan and East African experience preferred.

About YOU.

You are a visionary and inspiring leader. You are capable of aligning others behind a bold vision and have proven results of how your strong determination to rally others has created impact in past roles. You are inclusive but decisive, thoughtfully engaging others before defining plans.
You are a connector. You are a natural relationship builder with a proven ability to build and maintain impactful relationships that add value to the organization. You have excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills.
You are a systems builder and/or optimizer. You are analytical and process-oriented, always looking for ways to improve systems and build structures around you.
You make things happen. You have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver on time and within budget, closely monitoring progress to ensure nothing falls between the cracks. You run through walls and are willing to put in the time it takes to do a good job.
You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You love learning, you adapt quickly, and you are a creative self-starter who is able to navigate and provide guidance during seasons of change.
You are passionate and stubbornly committed to Ongoza’s mission. Most of all, you believe in our vision and mission – the power of young entrepreneurs to transform the Kenyan economy. You aspire to stay in East Africa for an extended period of time.

The Ongoza WayWe base our work and internal culture on four fundamental values and take them very seriously. If these resonate well with you, you will fit well at Ongoza. As CEO, you will be responsible for championing this culture.

Act Together. We are open and inclusive. We prize ideas over hierarchy, value differences, and proactively support each other to achieve team goals.
Improve Always. We actively seek and implement quick feedback for learning, innovation, and improvement both in what we do and how we do it. We evolve based on data, our experience, customer feedback, research, and industry trends.
Don’t Solve the Same Problem Twice. We proactively communicate problems and build structures to address them in a consistent, systematic way.
Demand Excellence. We consistently go above and beyond expectations to deliver the highest quality and professionalism in everything we do.

October 24, 2024