About the Position:
The Senior Consultant, Digital Financial Services leads our work with financial institutions across Africa and is directly responsible for the success of major financial institution partners as they implement EFL’s cutting edge tools. This is a highly visible role, which serves as a trusted advisor to our financial institution clients and has a direct impact on the success of EFL in the region. This individual will have a lot of responsibility for autonomously achieving results. This role involves making a direct connection between a customer’s strategic goals and how our solution is implemented. The successful candidate is passionate about making an impact, smart, driven, empathetic and a life-long learner. Using a combination of consulting, product management, data analysis and technology skills, the Senior Consultant will be responsible for driving our customers’ success in expanding access to finance to under-served households and entrepreneurs.
Who’s a good fit? Someone who:
Can develop insightful understanding of the relationships between board-level objectives, departmental goals (KPIs and MBOs), credit process/policy, and how EFL is configured and implemented.
Is a master relationship builder and dynamic communicator with a track record of successfully building rapport with executive client partners, and flexible enough to work closely with mid-level and branch –level staff to implement business process changes.
Works comfortably in an autonomous, self-directed environment.
Excellent ability to glean impactful insights through data analysis to evaluate outcomes and devise strategies to increase lending.
Is a high achiever that is laser focused on exceeding customer expectations, offering valuable add-ons, and able to guarantee the quality of EFL implementation.
Is driven to make a tangible impact and able to take both the macro and micro viewpoint.
Has a sense of humor!
Primary Responsibilities:
Strategize, conceive and execute processes to streamline and scale lending for under-served markets.
Internally serve as the voice of the customer and work across the company to improve our products and services.
Partner across the EFL Global team to ensure successful implementation of EFL tools. Deliver a smooth implementation of EFL in the field; including testing, training, proactive troubleshooting and close monitoring to identify areas of concern.
Evaluate EFL´s outcomes and present to partners; analyze and resolve problems together with the partner.
Advise partners on risk, product, commercial and lending processes in order to help them get the most from EFL solutions.
Responsible for helping the partner achieve their EFL-partnership business goals.
Participate as a panelist or speaker at industry events as an expert in analytics, financial inclusion, as well as micro, SME and consumer finance.
Required Qualifications:
4-6 years experience in a top-tier consulting firm focused on the financial services industry, preferably in East Africa.
Advanced degree (MBA, MPP, MPA or relevant graduate degree).
Advanced proficiency in data analytics, human-centered design, business model development, credit risk, or product management.
Experience working and succeeding in developing country environments.
Excellent skills in communication (written and spoken English), influencing, account management, and project management.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to translate analyses into insights.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience working independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 20-30% of the time.
Organized and systematic with great attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with a start-up software company desirable.
Basic fluency in a relevant East African language.
Job Experience: Experience of 4 – 6 years
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Senior Consultant, Digital Financial Services (Rolling)
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Sales Manager – Freight/Courier Services Sales Trainer Sales Representative – Real Estate
The job holder will be responsible for maximizing sales team potential, crafting sales plans and directing the sales activities of the company to achieve sales objectives.
Sales Manager Job Key Responsibilities
Sales Strategy and Planning
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence.
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new services and competition status.
Co-ordinate sales action plans for individual sales people.
Liaise with other company functions to ensure achievement of sales objectives.
Assist with the development of sales presentations and proposals.
Forecast annual, quarterly and monthly sales revenue.
Analyze data to identify sales opportunities.
Generate timely sales reports.
Performance Management
Develop and implement the overall performance management function among sales team, including the identification of appropriate performance criteria and measures that are aligned to organizational objectives.
Design, implement and monitor performance appraisal tools and processes.
Develop and monitor processes for addressing poor performance.
Consult with management on development strategies including mentoring and training.
Establish methods to reduce turnover related to poor performance among sales team.
Analyze and reports supervisory performance results to the management team.
Training
Determine training needs among Sales Representatives; observing sales encounters; studying sales results reports and conferring with management.
Develop individual results by maintaining policy and procedure resources; providing coaching; conducting training sessions; developing outcome improvement resources
Design quality sales training programs
Schedule individual and team training plans on a regular basis
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses to identify training needs.
Key Requirements for the Sales Manager Job
Proven 4-6 years’ experience in sales and sales team management.
Excellent business acumen coupled with a business development track record.
Natural communicator with excellent negotiation, persuasive, presentation and interpersonal skills.
Highly driven with enthusiasm to meet initiate change and to cope under demanding pressure.
Knowledge in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems for a sales team.
Qualities and Skills
This position requires an aggressive, self-motivated person who is passionate about sales and has a strong background in this. Self-driven individual with a keen eye for detail.
Degree in Sales and Marketing or any other relevant field.
Excellent verbal and non – verbal communication skills in English.
Competitive salary, medical.
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Regional Safety and Security Advisor
Position Summary
The Regional Safety and Security Advisor reduces the vulnerability of IRC staff and programs to the threats and dangers present or arising in IRC’s operating environments, serving as a technical resource to regional and country program management and staff – providing risk assessment and analysis, security awareness training, security management technical support, safety and security guidance, and timely advisory information. Directly reporting to the Regional Director, the RSSA is a key member of IRC’s ACME regional management team and of the Safety and Security function organization-wide. Key relationships include: Regional Director; Director international Safety and Security, Deputy Regional Director; Country Directors; Deputy Country Directors, Operations; RSSA in other regions;
Under the direct and broad guidance of the Regional Director and under the technical supervision of the Director International Safety and Security (DISS), the RSSA has a substantial level of autonomy in execution of responsibilities. S/he will work with country teams in all countries of the region to ensure that organizational security policies and procedures are responsive to the context, adequate to the security environment, and known to staff; and that security plans and measures are developed and maintained current and appropriate to changing security environments. The RSSA will conduct training on-site for both security management staff and other staff, and will regularly provide expert security management advice to all levels of IRC staff in the region, focusing on awareness, planning, practice, management and training in operational safety and security issues. S/he will assess IRC’s operating environments; recommend security measures, policies and procedures; support the implementation of security management plans; and provide follow-up on IRC security policies and reporting systems.
The RSSA will maintain contextual knowledge of all countries in the region, including awareness of early warning advisories affecting security situations, and will travel regularly to all countries in the region, on very short notice if necessary. Crucially, the RSSA will mentor and build IRC staff and counterpart capacities to operate more safely and more effectively and contribute actively to reducing IRC’s operational vulnerabilities while optimizing access.
Responsibilities
Field Security Management Planning and Compliance
Security Orientation & Training
Advisory & Monitoring Services
Liaison and Networking
Regional Context Analysis and Early Warning
Field Security Assessments
Emergency Response and Crisis Management
Requirements
Education:
University degree in a field relevant to security management in a humanitarian assistance context
Professional qualifications:
Minimum 4-6 years of non-profit or NGO work experience in international safety and security, humanitarian assistance programs, with demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing and executing security management operations.
Police/military experience in peacekeeping settings will be considered an asset.
Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles, codes of conduct, and NGO organizational culture.
Demonstrated context understanding of dynamics in Afghanistan, Pakistan mandatory
Proven analytical skills
Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to permissive/acceptance models of security management.
Skilled in influencing and obtaining cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control; able to work as member of multinational team and manage a variety of external and internal relationships to achieve results.
Advanced knowledge of communications technology, including VHF, HF radio systems, satellite communications, cell phone mediums, etc.
Substantial and demonstrated prior experience as a trainer, with an effective adult learner training style and the ability to develop, implement, facilitate and impart learning to a wide range of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through mentoring and other non-formal methods.
Ability to quickly gain a comprehensive understanding of various local, regional, country and international factors that contribute to changes in security environments and risk levels.
Ability to prepare and present, on short notice, clear analyses of security incidents, political events and their ramifications for IRC operations.
Position requires flexibility and the capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations.
Self-motivated and able to work effectively without close supervision.
Fluency in English are mandatory.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40% of time.
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Sales Manager – Freight/Courier Services Finance & Administration Manager
Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for maximizing sales team potential, crafting sales plans and directing the sales activities of the company to achieve sales objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Sales Strategy and Planning
Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence.
Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new services and competition status.
Co-ordinate sales action plans for individual sales people.
Liaise with other company functions to ensure achievement of sales objectives.
Assist with the development of sales presentations and proposals.
Forecast annual, quarterly and monthly sales revenue.
Analyze data to identify sales opportunities.
Generate timely sales reports.
Performance Management
Develop and implement the overall performance management function among sales team, including the identification of appropriate performance criteria and measures that are aligned to organizational objectives.
Design, implement and monitor performance appraisal tools and processes.
Develop and monitor processes for addressing poor performance.
Consult with management on development strategies including mentoring and training.
Establish methods to reduce turnover related to poor performance among sales team.
Analyze and reports supervisory performance results to the management team.
Training
Determine training needs among Sales Representatives; observing sales encounters; studying sales results reports and conferring with management.
Develop individual results by maintaining policy and procedure resources; providing coaching; conducting training sessions; developing outcome improvement resources
Design quality sales training programs
Schedule individual and team training plans on a regular basis
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses to identify training needs.
Key Requirements:• Proven 4-6 years’ experience in sales and sales team management.• Excellent business acumen coupled with a business development track record.• Natural communicator with excellent negotiation, persuasive, presentation and interpersonal skills.• Highly driven with enthusiasm to meet initiate change and to cope under demanding pressure. • Knowledge in analyzing, designing, developing, implementing and evaluating performance management systems for a sales team.Qualities and skills: This position requires an aggressive, self-motivated person who is passionate about sales and has a strong background in this. Self-driven individual with a keen eye for detail.Education: Degree in Sales and Marketing or any other relevant field.Language: Excellent verbal and non – verbal communication skills in English.Compensation: Competitive salary, medical.
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Executive Assistant
Job Purpose
Provide administrative support to the Group Finance and Strategy Director and general administrative support to various departments including Finance, Strategy, Transformation, Investment, Procurement, Payments and Administration departments.
Key Responsibilities
Responding to enquiries, correspondence both telephone and written directed to the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s office;
Assist in the analysis and preparation of reports and presentations for the Group Finance and Strategy Director and any other departments within the division;
Managing the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s diary including scheduling and rescheduling of meetings, confirming with the attendees and ensuring adequate preparations as well as managing and booking meeting of all other departments within the division including preparing meeting agendas, minutes, booking meeting rooms etc;
Organising and coordinating all logistics for the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s meetings (both internal & external) including the meetings of the departments within this division;
Organising and scheduling departmental meetings and workshops organised by the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s office and any departments within the division by:-
a) Ensuring highest standard of organization of internal and external meetings arrangement.
b) Ensuring timely distribution of agenda and minutes.
c) Coordinating meetings and calendars for the meeting participants.
Coordinating events and /or projects e.g. Teambuilding, Conferences etc. by providing administrative support for all events managed by the division;
Preparing and editing correspondence, reports, and presentations both internal and external and ensuring high standard printing;
Managing induction programs and all logistics together with HR for new staff within the division;
Managing guest schedules including travel and accommodation arrangements for all the staff within the division including external parties engaged by the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s office;
Provide quality customer service to guests in the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s office;
Filing of all documents and correspondence to & from the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s office;
Responsible for all procurement and administrative processes for the Group Finance and Strategy Director’s division such as raising requisitions, receipt of goods, ordering of stationery etc; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Measures
Internal and external customer satisfaction
Process turnaround/ response times
Quality reports and presentations
Highest standard of organisation
Working Relationships:
Internal Relationships;
The Executive Assistant will;
Be accountable to the Group Finance and Strategy Director;
Provide direct support to the departments within Group Finance and Strategy division;
Work with all staff, departments, Britam management and Branch Offices.
External Relationships;
Britam customers
Service providers
Knowledge, experience and qualification required;
University degree in a social science or business related field.
At least 4-6 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant to a Head of Division in a blue chip company preferably in a service environment.
Competencies:
Technical and functional competencies;
Ability to discreetly handle sensitive and confidential information
Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Strong writing, analysis and presentation skills
Computer literate ( MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel expert)
Records management
Planning and organisational skills (project management skills would be an added advantage)
Core competencies;
Excellent communication skills
Keenness/ attention to detail
Ability to build relationships with the diverse teams
Focuses on the Customers
Develops Self
Solves Problems
Adaptability to Change
Personal attributes
Critical thinking and diligence
Inquisitiveness and fairness
Patient but firm
Passionate and committed
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Project Manager – INSIS Life Assurance
Responsible for managing the initiation, planning, execution and closure of the INSIS Life Assurance System implementation project for Britam Life Assurance Company Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake project initiation activities including preparing a project charter and business case for assigned projects
Translates the project mandate into detailed concept, defining benefits, analysing interested parties, and defining deliverables
Responsible for providing strategic project planning, including resource planning, preparing a comprehensive project schedule and project budgeting
Mobilise project team consisting of internal business users, IT experts, business partners and third party suppliers
Lead the project team in execution of project activities ensuring required quality standards are adhered to
Vendor management to ensure project is delivered on time, on scope and within budget
Project risk management including carrying out risk assessments and designing and implementing risk mitigation initiatives
Develop and implement a communication and change management plan for the project
Develop and implement a stakeholder management plan to ensure project success
Updates the project plan as the project progresses, assess risk, resolves issues and reports
Manage project CAPEX and OPEX budgets
Provide periodic project status reports to key stakeholders
Employ business analysis, system design and system testing methodologies to manage quality of project deliverables ensuring business requirements are fully met
Ensure appropriate handover of the project including the documentation of lesson learned and a submission project report
Ensure proper integration (by appropriate communication and documentation) of the deliverables into existing IT infrastructure and business processes
Competencies
Ability to customise project management processes, tools and templates
Expert on Microsoft Project Management Tools
Excellent analytical and organisation skills
Strong goal setting and task prioritisation abilities
Effective communication skills verbal and written
Ability to reconcile key stakeholder interests
Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks
Attention to detail
Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required
University degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or equivalent
Project Management Expertise: Certification in Prince2 or PMP would be an added advantage
Minimum of 4- 6 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in managing a Life Assurance System Implementation
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Head of Enterprise Technical Support Enterprise Support Engineer Direct Sales Agent Manager Enterprise Technical Support Help Desk
Role Purpose: The Head of Enterprise Technical Support will be responsible for ensuring that the Enterprise Technical Support (ETS) strategy and initiatives are
executed with measurable results as defined, provide leadership to the team as well as ensure operational planning and performance management while working with other stakeholders in the business.
Ensure availability of resources to deliver high standards in proactive management of service issues arising from key enterprise customers.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
ETS Strategy: Responsible for ensuring that the ETS strategy and initiatives are executed with measurable results.
ETS Operational Plan: Ensure ETS operational planning and performance management while working with other stakeholders in the business.
Resources & Enablement: Ensure availability of resources to deliver high standards in proactive management of service issues arising from key enterprise customers.
Training & Skills: Develop and implement the team’s technical up-skilling programs aimed at building a superior 24/7 technical support to key customers.
KPIs & Objectives: Ensure that the team delivers on the set objectives for 1st contact resolution, active service monitoring, proactive notification, and proactive service improvement plans.
Systems & Processes: Develop, review, and implement policies, processes, procedures and systems that shall govern the running of the team while ensuring that they are followed to achieve business objectives.
Excellence Initiatives: Develop initiatives to improve ETS performance aimed at achieving service excellence for key customers.
Escalations: Management of escalated technical challenges from engineers and comprehensive resolution within SLA and as per defined support processes and policies.
ETS Budget: Budget/cost analysis and management for the team.
Academic / Professional Qualifications
University degree in IT/Computer Science/Engineering/Telecommunications.
Advanced practical knowledge in Information Technology or Networking.
4-6 years’ senior management experience in a technical customer support or technology management role.
Additional certification in Networking (CCNA, CCNP) an added advantage.
Key Competencies:
Customer & results orientation
Proven expertise in people management.
Experience with managing Enterprise customers’ expectations
Ability to learn new technologies quickly in a self-study environment.
Planning and organizing and pro-active approach
Team-work, communication and co-operation
Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet24/7 business requirements
Proven capability to cascade information. (Training & Coaching)
This position is opened to Kenyan citizens only
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Ambulance Driver Sales Executive
Main Purpose of the Job
To provide transportation services and logistical support by ensuring all authorized passengers are taken to their respective destinations safely and securely and in a timely manner. The vehicles/ambulances are to be kept clean, well maintained and ambulances fitted and arranged with proper equipment ready for use.
Education Qualifications for the Driver Jobs
At least Secondary School certificate with good spoken English and Kiswahili
Must have passed the driver’s test
Good general understanding of the different vehicle parts/vehicle care maintenance
Good understanding of the local laws applicable to driving emergency vehicles
Certificate of good conduct
Knowledge in Basic First Aid, training in advance and defensive driving with current certificates and any aviation knowledge/understanding would be an added advantage
Experience Required for the Driver Job
4-6 year year’s working experience as an ambulance driver with good track record
Able to work in a 24 hour environment and maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Skills For The Driver Job
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to show respect to those being served
Organized and proactive
Team player
Communication skills
Work long hours under pressure
IntegrityReliability
Principal Responsibilities for the Driver Jobs
Providing efficient ground ambulance
Receiving information from the Control Center on patients’ arrival and ensuring the correct Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)
Ensuring the ambulance is ready and is positioned at the designated place to receive the patients
Using knowledge and skill in driving to avoid sudden motions detrimental to patients
Assist the medical team to load or offload patients on stretcher and load stretcher into ambulance and or aircraft
Compliance with AFD policies & Procedures
Ensuring that staff and deliveries are taken to their destinations in atimely, safe and secure manner.
Ensure the vehicles are always ready in advance
Being punctual to pick up and drop people as required
Ensuring that all tools required for trips are in the vehicle
Ensuring that the trips are executed smoothly, thus no over-speeding
Ensuring that all documentation regarding a trip is done and all authorisations obtained
Ensuring that the delivery book is signed for all deliveries
Compliance with AFD policies & Procedures
Keeping the vehicle in good working condition
Checking the tyre pressure, oil tank before each trip
Keeping to service schedules
Keeping alert on any possible mechanical problems
Ensuring that necessary repairs are carried out economically and timely
Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate records in the vehicle logbook.
Reconciling the monthly mileage in liaison with supervisor
Ensuring the safety of passengers and vehicles at all times
Ensuring that vehicle and all its contents are safeguarded all times
Ensuring all vehicles comply with the law and have valid inspection certificates, AA membership and valid insurances
Adhering to traffic rules at all times
Avoiding and reporting any accidents
Ensure compliance with Traffic Rules
Ensuring that the vehicles are always kept clean
Washing the vehicles regularly and ensuring that these are kept clean and tidy at all times
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Procurement Manager, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Equipment
Major Responsibilities:
Manage end to end supply chain process for pharmaceutical, nutrition products, medical devices and medical equipment requirements for francophone countries that IRC operates in.
Serve as subject matter expert for drug procurement, medical devices and equipment and service providers related to pharmaceutical regulatory and donors’ requirements
Support in the development of processes to ensure compliance related to key supply chain requirements such as quality control, cold chain storage and distribution
Per Health program requests, provide technical advice and guidance about importation process, sourcing information and review large pharmaceuticals orders placed by country programs to minimize inappropriate procurement
Demonstrate expertise in contract negotiations and cost management
Support Senior Procurement Manager in developing category strategies
Manages RFX, RFP process, templates and strategy
Lead strategic supplier relationship management to continually identify process improvements and cost reduction opportunities
Well versed in analysis of spend data and cost models for continuous improvement
Maintain relationships with various business functions across the organization including health unit, legal, and regional/country offices
Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand and track inventory levels
Lead supplier selection and pre-qualification process globally
Conduct Quality Control and pharmacovigilance activities, when deemed necessary or as an element of routine supplier management.
Conduct/organize regular and ad hoc inspections of IRC suppliers and their manufacturers, to safeguard the quality of supplies delivered to IRC beneficiaries.
Job Requirements:
Experience in sourcing both pharmaceuticals, medical devices and equipment
Experience of medical logistics and pharmaceutical supply chain systems in developing contexts
Experience with managing medical warehousing facilities in support of NGO health programs
Successful experience in audit/assessments and the implementation of supply chain management improvements
Knowledge of developments and trends within pharmaceuticals industry
Knowledge of risk management, with the ability to identify and address anticipated issues
4-6 years of Procurement related experience. Pharmacist preferred
NGO experience preferred with understanding of institutional donors’ policies relating to pharmaceutical procurement and management
Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals related quality systems such as GDP and GMP
Ability to establish supplier specifications, measure conformance and identify process improvement opportunities that are defined in conjunction with internal customers is critical to this position
Driven to meeting or exceeding milestones
Ability to provide fact based advice and development of market and industry analysis
Has proven knowledge of procurement industry cost structures and drivers
Experience working in Africa desired
Fluency in French and English essential
General knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills
Knowledge of Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word as well as experience implementing and using procurement systems
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Pharmacy, or equivalent pharmacy qualification
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Business Strategy Executive
Key responsibilities
Interact with Business Unit leaders and managers to provide consultative support to the development and implementation of the strategy;
Assist the Business Unit leaders to translate the Strategy into a strategy map, KPIs and initiatives;
Work with key stakeholders to ensure effective cascading and communication of the strategy to the rest of the organization;
Track the overall performance of the Business Unit against key strategic goals and targets;
Prepares strategic analysis reports and recommendations and ensures regular, timely and accurate reporting to key stakeholders (or on an ad-hoc basis when required);
Collect, analyse and track key business performance data across key performance indicators (based on the Balanced Scorecard framework) and highlights strategic issues;
Conduct regular strategy review meetings with key stakeholders within the Business Unit to discuss the Business Unit performance against the strategy and ensure that key strategic decisions are taken in a timely manner;
Follows-up, coordinate and ensure that all decisions made in the performance and strategy review meetings are executed by the respective owners;
Support ongoing strategy implementation and monitoring by ensuring timely collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting of data on key initiatives and suggests corrective action where required;
Support the Business Unit in the quantification and monitoring of strategic expenditure (STRATEX) required for the implementation strategic initiatives and prepares a business case for the viability of new initiatives or projects;
Provide industry trends and competitor benchmarking and identification of best practice and innovation both locally, regionally and globally;
Coordinate with the Finance Department to assist in the development of business plans for the Business Unit including providing inputs into the planning/forecasting process;
Facilitate change in the organization by supporting change management activities and providing training to staff on effective strategy development and execution processes;
Monitor and report on key strategic risks on a periodic basis, follows-up defined risk mitigation and prevention plans and coordinates with Risk and Compliance Department; and
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Measures
Development of robust and comprehensive strategy plans;
Accurate and timely delivery of strategic analysis and update reports;
Timely and effective delivery of strategic initiatives;
Effective cascading and communication of the strategy to all staff;
Alignment of Business Unit strategies to Group Strategy;
Effective stakeholder engagement and change management;
Periodic reviews and updating of the strategy through market research and innovation; and
Risk identification and mitigation.
Working relationships
The Business Strategy Executive Will Be
Accountable to the Group Strategy Manager
Required to liaise and work closely with Business Unit and Departmental Heads and Managers
External Working Relationships
Financial sector players
Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Actuarial or related field related fiel;
ACCA/CPA or CFA qualification (or part qualification) or other related field;
4-6 years’ experience in strategy development and implementation, business planning and analysis or in strategy consulting;
Certification in the Balanced Scorecard or Project Management etc. would be an added advantage; and
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
Competencies
Technical skills;
Strong strategic analysis skills using all of the following various methods such as:
PESTEL/STEEP analysis
SWOT analysis
Porter’s Five Forces Framework
Ansoff Matrix
Value Chain Analysis
Excellent financial modelling and analysis skills including:
Scenario Planning and Forecasting
Sensitivity Analysis and Logical framework analysis
Cost-benefit analysis
Project management skills – preferably a formal project management qualification (e.g. Prince2)
Functional skills;
Strong time and capacity management skills; able to work across the organisation on multiple projects simultaneously, managing expectations and prioritising workloads.
Adaptable to change; able to respond to shifting requirements and priorities
Well organised and structured approach to work with good attention to detail.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Demonstrable problem solving and critical thinking skills