Chief Manager, Consultancy & Partnerships (CM-CP) at University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES)

JOB CODE: UNES/CONS/CMCP/05/17

Job Summary

 The role of the CM-CP is to develop and manage a successful Consultancy Business Unit by planning, executing and timely delivery of Consultancy Assignments, Professional Training and Commercializing Intellectual Capabilities resident in the University. He or She will provide objective advice; develop Business Networks, co-ordinate Experts and Specialists with the aim of creating value, maximizing growth and improving overall business performance of the unit.

Duties and responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities will include:

1. Providing Strategic direction for the Consultancy Strategic Business Unit
2. Sourcing for New Consultancy Projects
3. Identification, sourcing and coordination of resource persons for Consultancies and Trainings
4. Identification and Marketing of Professional  Short Course  trainings
5. Development of Consultancy Business Proposals and Presentations to Clients
6. Growing Consultancy Networks, Partnerships and other Growth Opportunities
7. Ensuring compliance with Statutory and Regulatory Requirements
8. Ensuring compliance with the MOUs and Contracts by both the Clients and Consultants
9. Instituting sound systems and controls in the Consultancy Unit

 Job Specification:

1. Masters Degree, preferably in  Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Project Management or Equivalent
2. At least five (5) years hands on experience in leading and managing consultancy assignments
3. Proven experience in Government and Development Partners Proposal Guidelines
4. Experience with Donor/ Development Partners funded Projects
5. Proven record of Proposals Writing/Research and Project Management
6. Ability to develop Budgets and Financial Proposals
7. Good analytical and interpersonal skills
8. Hands on Experience in monitoring and evaluation of Projects