YWCA Head of Business Development Job in Nairobi, Kenya

May 23, 2016

Young Women Christian Association (YWCA) is a National Organization founded in 1912 whose purpose is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls to achieve social and economic empowerment, human rights, health, security, dignity, freedom, justice and peace for all humanity. 

The Association invites application for the position of Head of Business Development for the National Office in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Business Development strategy in line with the YWCA mission and vision


• Ensure optimization of the existing YWCA Investments including Hostels, Parkview Suites and Flats, Cafeteria and Parking.


• In charge of the Business Development Department


• Initiating new investments in liaison with relevant stakeholders.


• Facilitate the YWCA National Business Development Committee


• Participate in negotiations including designing and financing various development initiatives


• Researching and advising on possible investment and developments in line with YWCA Mission and Vision.


• Be the liaison person between YWCA and Development experts and Agencies.


• Ensure Risk Management in YWCA development engagements.


• Developing appropriate business model for every income generation facility in the organization.


• Improving quality of products and services offered by the organization


• Marketing of the organization’s facilities to improve on income including ensuring that Park view Suites is fully occupied.


• Oversee upgrading and refurbishments of the YWCA facilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration/Management


• A relevant Masters Degree is desirable


• 5 years experience in a similar position


• Computer literate with Report Writing Skills


• Experience in Business and Investment Planning

Candidates that are interested and meet the above qualifications are invited to apply. 

An application with a detailed CV to reach the under mentioned on or before 15th June 2016

Human Resource Officer
YWCA-Kenya
 hr@ywcakenya.org