Coast Development Authority (CDA) is a state corporation established by an Act of Parliament No. 20 of 1990 (cap 449) of the Laws of Kenya to plan and co-ordinate the implementation of development projects in the whole of the Coast province and the exclusive economic zone(EEZ) and for connected purposes.
The Authority seeks to recruit the following Chief Managers and Managers:
Chief Manager/Business Development & Investment Promotion
Reports to the Managing Director.
* Identify and develop business opportunities for the Authority's creative solutions and services.
* Prepares the Annual Business Development Plan.
* Develop and implement strategies for new products and services.
* Determine new opportunities by analyzing business needs.
* Provide direction, guidance to the department to ensure alignment with the Authority's strategies.
* Pro-actively hunt for target organizations and establish communications with those businesses that can benefit from Authority's services.
* Develop and manage marketing tools and collateral for existing and new clients.
* Implement business models so as to create new ventures.
* Liaise with donor agencies.
* Explore funding opportunities.
* Development of suitable community projects
Qualification and Experience:
* A degree in Business administration, International relations, Commerce or related discipline from a recognized university.
* Must have served for 5 years in a senior management position in related area of specialization.
* Master's degree majoring in Strategic Management is an added advantage.
* Proven ability and experience in resource mobilization, entrepreneurship networking and linkages with development partners/organizations.
* Team player with good communication skills.
* Computer literate.
* Should be above 35 years of age
The positions will be on permanent and pensionable terms
Interested candidates should submit their application with a detailed CV and photocopies of all testimonials, IDs stating his/her current position, current remuneration level, E-mail, contact address and telephone number and addresses of three referees to reach us on before 12th November, 2010.
CDA is an equal opportunity employer
Submit your application to:
The Managing Director
Coast Development Authority
P.O. Box 1322 Mombasa-80100
E-mail: cda@cdakenya.org
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Chief Manager/Business Development & Investment Promotion
