Business Development Advisor 2015 | Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Vacancy: Business Development Advisor

COFA Institute of Technology is an upcoming middle level college in the outskirts of Nairobi.

The institute endeavors to enhance abilities, life skills and competitiveness of students by providing them with a wide range of marketable programmes that would enable them to adequately prepare for and effectively respond to changes in a dynamic multicultural world.

The college will continue to expand its programmes while observing regional and global trends in higher education and adopt varied modes of delivery.Duties & Responsibilities

Planning and assessment of quality courses geared towards enhancing technologies

Develop business model for the institution

Spearhead negotiations and implementation on the model of the institution

Understand stages of establishment of middle level colleges and various interactions with Commission of Higher Education, VTIs, TVETs, etc.

Provides technical assistance in training, mentoring, and coaching professional and technical staff

Defines and documents customer business functions and processes.

Consults with functional unit management and personnel to identify, define and document business needs and objectives, current operational procedures, problems, input and output requirements, and levels of systems access.

Develops training curriculum and conducts formal training sessions covering assigned systems module.

Researches and prepares statistical reports using data from internal surveys. Consolidates information into cohesive and understandable correspondence or other written form for use in management decision-making.

Benchmark courses offered with other institutions of a similar caliber

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Education or related qualification

A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a middle level college

Demonstrate ability to effectively lead the institution

Ability and experience to lead startup educational institutions

Proven analytical and financial modeling skills

Demonstrate leadership skills, teamwork and relationship building

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills, including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Ability to work independently, flexibly and responsively

Able to adapt to changing working conditions

Able to prioritize and meet deadlines

Ready to work in a growing institution

Successful candidates for this position will be those who are passionate about success, believe in hard work, have strong communication skills (written and verbal), and effectively leverage the dynamism of creative teams.

We are looking for people who are committed to innovation, learning, and timely results.

Also able to work with minimum supervision and possess problem solving skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit one document as an attachment (combining the application letter and CV with at least three professional referees) by email quoting their current and expected salary on/before close of business on Tuesday  18th  August 2015 to: recruit.cofainstitute@gmail.comPlease include the reference: Business Development Advisor as the subject of your email applications.




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