Chief Manager: Business Development and Investment Promotion

Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority is a state corporation established in 1974 by the Act of Parliament Cap 443, to undertake integrated planning, development coordination, and management of the resources within the Tana and Athi basins.
The Authority seeks to recruit the following


Chief Manager: Business Development and Investment Promotion
Reporting to the Managing Director.
Manage all affairs of the department and provide leadership in the process of planning, organizing, staffing directing, controlling, coordinating and reporting of investment promotion, resource mobilization, marketing and business development matters.
Spearhead continuous market intelligence to ascertain and keep abreast with the economic trends and competition surrounding the business sector of the Authority’s projects and advise management accordingly.
Lead the process of conducting periodic market surveys, including customer / client satisfaction surveys to gather / document information pertinent to the Authority’s continuous growth.
Participate in the preparation and continuous review of funding and business proposals and plans to meet objectives of the RDA.
Manage the client / customer service portfolio to ensure effective customer service care is upheld at all times and makes follow ups ensuring effective conflict resolution where necessary within the community and stakeholder environment.
Participate in workshops, trade shows, and seminars to keep up-to-date on changes in the industry.
Assist in prioritizing projects to ensure timely and accurate completion of all assignments.
Develop, update and maintain a central document and client database including possible donor-partners – both local and external.
Develop a situation analysis for the Authority’s programmes including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to assist in the development of strategic plans for the future of the business including ensuring that investment proposals are bankable.
Market and promote the RDA’s investment opportunities to possible development and donor partners.
Lead the process of, and undertake continuous Resource mobilization for the RDA.
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 seek 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 with various agencies and development partners.
Development of sustainable community projects.
Qualifications & Experience:
A degree In Business Administration, Engineering, Natural Resource Commerce or related discipline from a recognized university.
Must have served for 10 years in a senior management position in related area of specialization.
An MBA (Finance or Strategic Management option) is a must.
Proven ability and experience in resource mobilization, entrepreneurship networking and linkages with development partners/organizations.
Team player with good communication skills.
Computer literate.


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 or before (date).

TARDA is an equal opportunity employer.

Submit your application not later than 6th of December 2010 to:

DN/A NO 782
P. O. Box 49010, 00100, GPO
Nairobi

E-mail: info@tarda.co.ke

Kindly address to: The Managing Director

Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

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