Chief Manager Business Development and Investment Promotion Job in Nairobi Kenya - Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority (TARDA)

Based in Nairobi, the incumbent will report to the Managing Director, and will be responsible for designing and executing fundraising strategies for the Authority plus overseeing both capital campaigns and ongoing fund raising efforts.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing a comprehensive business development program and investment plan for the Authority.
• Having in place a revenue enhancement plan.
• Developing and executing all proposals with a long term relationship management approach.
• Overseeing the development team once formed and the ongoing development efforts.
• Collaborating with the Senior Managers in the development and implementation of the Authority’s financial strategy.
• Formulating and coordinating a marketing strategy in liaison with the Public Relations Manager.
• Work with the management team to identify funds needed, preferred funding targets and approaches.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Commerce or related discipline from a recognized university.
• MBA (Strategic Management option) is a must.
• Computer literate.
• 10 years in a senior management position in related area of specialization.
• Proven ability and experience in resource mobilization, entrepreneurship networking and linkages with development partners/organizations.
• Team player with good communication skills.

Interested candidates should submit their application, a detailed CV and photocopies of testimonials, with names of three referees to reach us on or before 13th January 2012, to the address provided below.

The Managing Director
Tana and Athi Rivers Development Authority
Queensway House, 7th Floor, Kaunda Street
P. O. BOX 47309 - 00100, Nairobi, 

Tel. (020) 341782/4/7/8

Email: info@tarda.co.ke

TARDA is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.