Project Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Vacancy: Project Manager

Location:
 Nairobi.

We cover Eastern and Central Africa. This includes Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somalia and DR Congo among other countries. 

We work in close cooperation with our colleagues in Southern and Western Africa. Together we cover roughly 40 Sub-saharan African countries.

Company Description: Our main focus is within the areas of ICT, energy and infrastructure, but we also work within food, agriculture and natural resources where we see business opportunities for Swedish companies. 


Furthermore, we see growing future opportunities in the areas of healthcare, sourcing and consumer products.

What do we expect from you as a Project Manager in Kenya?
 

Your work will focus on leading and participating in the consultant teams at the office, supporting our Swedish clients in their international business development. 

Projects vary from high-level market analysis and strategy development to setting up and participating in hands-on business meetings between Swedish clients and local customers or partners. 

You will be based in Nairobi, but some travel to Sweden and in the region will be required. Another important aspect of your work will be initiation of sales to existing or potential Swedish companies, as well as add-on sales in on-going projects. 

Projects vary from high-level market analysis and strategy development to setting up and participating in hands-on business meetings between Swedish clients and local customers or partners.

Who are we looking for?
 

You have a higher academic degree, probably a Master of Science in Business and Administration or/and Engineering. We believe you may have a background as a management consultant and/or experience from other international trade promotion organisations and have working experience in managing projects for at least five years. 

You have probably actively participated in prospecting and the sales pitch of consulting assignments. You have an international experience in doing business and working or studying abroad. 

A very high level of proficiency in English is a requirement. French is an advantage, but Swedish is not required. Experience from doing business in the East African region and doing business with UN is also considered a merit.


As a person you are business-focused, result-oriented, analytical and adaptable. Social and team-working skills are highly valued as well as passion for and ability to handle new challenges.
 

Those candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications should submit their resumes to  apply@dumaworks.com with the EMAIL'S SUBJECT LINE consisting of PROJECT MANAGER 1674, your NAME and PHONE NUMBER.(Otherwise your application will be DISQUALIFIED)