Shelter Afrique Director Business Development and Operations Job in Kenya

Shelter Afrique is a regional housing finance institution established by African Governments and the African Development Bank dedicated to investment in housing and urban development in African countries.

The current shareholding comprises 42 African countries, the African Development Bank and the African Re-Insurance Corporation.

The institution, with its headquarters in Nairobi, would like to fill the following vacancy in its Business Development & Operations Department.

Position Title: Director Business Development & Operations
Grade: D1
Reporting to: Managing Director

Overall Purpose

Responsible to the Managing Director for the overall management of the Department. Plans, organizes and oversees the implementation of the Departments work program which mainly includes Business Development, Project management, Customer Relations, Market Development and new products Development.

In addition assist in implementing the company’s strategies and oversee the systematic collection and analysis of country data as well as constant interaction with Government officials, contractors and consultants.

Prepare lending programs for each country and supervise implementation through identification, preparation, appraisal and supervision of projects and programs. Lead the business development activities of the company and monitor existing portfolio. Maintain relations with development partners operating in different countries

Core Duties & Responsibilities

Develop strategies to identify prospective customers, partners, or collaborative companies/relationships that will drive revenue growth and market penetration.Conduct opportunity assessment and related sessions to drive selection and prioritization of business and product development areas.Lead the market and product opportunity analysis (sizing; competition, compliance to policy etc.)Review investment proposals and appraisal reportsManage early relationships/partnerships through contract negotiation at the stage of cooperation.Work closely with key members of the Finance team and Executive Management team to determine the appropriate markets to focus on and then develop strategies for rapid market entry.Prepare business development management reports according to reporting scheduleLead in business development missions to assigned countries to promote and identify projects for possible financing; represent Company executives in meetings with financial institutions, chambers of commerce, government departments and private corporations.Identify privatization opportunities and assess the need for technical assistance and advisory services.Oversee initial project assessment.Oversee the preparation of appraisal reports and investment proposals for consideration by Management.Minimum Qualifications & Experience
MBA or other business advanced degree.10 years experience in investment analysis and decision makingStrong written and verbal communication skills.Experience in providing leadership to a team of Investment & Portfolio managersExperience in the Construction /Project finance industryA proven track record of driving company growth and market entry at senior levels.Has demonstrated exceptional relationship building skills that have resulted into tangible results.Experience in developing and managing strategic partnership.Experience in market analysis and business modeling.Demonstrated ability to think and act systematicallyStrong organizational and multi- tasking skills.Working in a multicultural backgroundBilingual is an added advantageShelter-Afrique offers competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment.

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability against the listed qualifications/ competencies/skills and detailed curriculum vitae, as well as names and addresses of three referees to jobs@shelterafrique.org

Applicants should indicate the position applied for as the subject line of their email submissions. Deadline for submission of applications is 14th February 2011.

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about Shelter-Afrique by accessing our web site: http://www.shelterafrique.org/

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