Job Advert: Business Development Manager
CAP
Youth Empowerment Institute Kenya, is supported by MasterCard Foundation, was
established to provide Basic Employability Skills Training (BEST) for
disadvantaged youth in the society with particular focus on women to get
equitable, qualitative learning and access to promising labour market oriented
opportunities, savings and credit that support their pathways to safe and
positive futures.
About
the position
Successful
candidate will be based at CAP Head Office in Westlands.
He/she
will be charged with the responsibility of Developing and managing CAP YEI’s
Business Development strategy and building relationships with new stakeholders
to enable the organization move to the next level.
Job
Responsibilities
- Interacting with
various industry players and seeking their support towards the program.
- Develop positive
relationships with different stake holders
- Build
relationships with new stakeholders.
- Creating
awareness and marketing the program.
- Coordinating and
supervising press conferences, media briefings and interviews.
- Writing and
editing press releases, briefing papers and occasionally, speeches.
- Set up high
profile meetings between various organizations and CAP YEI Management.
- Identify and
propose potential organization to partner with.
- Develop an
annual brand strategy for the organization.
- Collating and
re-writing technical and official documents in a media-friendly and
informative manner.
- Identifying
multimedia opportunities to highlight the work of the organization.
- Developing and
maintaining contact with key journalists on the organization matters.
- Identifying and
facilitating key media slots for senior management to market the
programme.
- Identifying
publicity and news angles for the organization programmes and projects.
- Any other job
assigned by your seniors.
Skills
- Excellent
Presentation skills.
- Strong business
development and relationship management skills.
- Internet savvy.
- Strong
interpersonal skills.
- Attention to
detail and a results oriented individual
- Must have the
ability to work within strict deadlines and limited supervision
- Innovative,
curious and Perceptive.
- Excellent
Networking skills.
- Excellent
communication skills; both verbal and written.
Requirements
- 5 years hands on
experience in Business Development in a highly competitive
environment
- Innovative,
creative and achievement oriented.
- Significant
experience of working in a brand management role.
- Must be mature
and with the right attitude.
- Confident,
self-assured, personable and presentable.
- Highly
organized, conscientious and detail oriented.
- Must have
passion of working with young people.
- Relevant Degree.
- Masters will be
an added advantage.
How
to apply
If
you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary
qualification and experience please send your CV to hrcapyei@gmail.com by 5th
July 2013.
Cover
letter should be pasted on the body of the email and not as an
attachment.
Applicants
are required to quote their current and expected salary.
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
Note: Cap Youth
Empowerment Institute does not charge fees for receiving or processing job
applications.
