Delta Partnership Country Manager Job in Kenya

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Contract length: Permanent / Full-time to start ASAP
 Salary: Competitive / reflective of experience
 Delta Partnership is a highly regarded, international development consultancy firm offering bespoke solutions which maximise the impact of development funds. Established in 2000 and operating primarily in East Africa, the UK and the Caribbean, Delta has extensive experience of enabling better and more equitable public services to citizens. The Role of the Country Manager
Delta Partnership is looking for a full-time country manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the Kenyan office and contribute to the overall strategic direction and growth of the company. The successful candidate will have overall management of the Kenyan team, winning and directing major assignments and overseeing the quality of work done by others. He / she will take the lead on corporate marketing in East Africa.
 Directing and overseeing significant amounts of work that are contracted from the Kenya office, including assignments in neighboring countries;Delivering a target level of chargeable work;Leading on representing Delta in Kenya, networking and building strategic relationships;Ensuring the Delta Kenya office operations align with Delta’s objectives, values and policies;Managing Delta team members in the Kenya office and leading on core HR functions;Leading on the refinement and implementation of the Delta Kenya business plan;Leading on the implementation of strategies for winning more work e.g. proposal writing, team compilation, partnership strategies.Qualities and attributes of the successful candidate
Delta Partnership is looking for someone who is driven and proactive in their approach to work and who is able to adapt to our informal, creative working culture. Delta is going through a period of growth and we need a country manager who will thrive on this challenge. At least 5 years’ experience of running and growing an organisation or office in a leadership capacity;At least 15 years’ experience in international development or public sector management, preferably in East Africa;A masters level qualification;A creative and innovative attitude with an ability to work in a flexible and autonomous environment.
Applications should be emailed to applications@deltapartnership.com including a CV of no more than 5 pages, details of three referees, and an indication of your availability. Please also include a 1 page cover letter describing why you think you can manage and grow Delta Partnership in Kenya and what you think you bring to the company. The deadline for applications is 1st June 2012. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.