Transformation Program Facilitator at Stanford University

The Successful Candidate Will Have Responsibility To

• Translate the intensive curriculum of value chain operations, accounting, strategy/ organizational design, finance, marketing, governance and other related fields delivered during the Stanford Transformation program (STP) into practical insight for leaders and management teams of small to mid-sized companies based in East Africa
• Lead Stanford-designed innovative workshops and integrate curriculum related to growth and scaling with Seed participant leaders and their team members
• Organize and facilitate frequent Seed leader network meetings, comprising of 7-14 business leaders.
• Collaborate with Seed to maximize the impact of meetings over time and help assess program efficacy.
• Monitor productivity and progress of Stanford STP participants and evaluate performance
• Provide strategic, and pragmatic advising related to assigned projects (curriculum based) that business leaders and their teams complete and that build to a holistic plan for growth and scale of their business.
• Advise clients and provide feedback on projects to assigned company leaders.
• Manage relationship development with company leader participants.
• Utilize a tool box developed by Stanford faculty and Seed coaches, inspire and motivate company owners and leaders to develop a plan to transform their companies to the next level of success 

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Four-year college degree in management, business administration, economics, statistics or related field at an accredited university required
• Master's degree in business, organizational design, leadership, or project management at an accredited university strongly preferred
• 10 or more years of relevant business management experience in a small to mid-sized company, or within a division of a large company, preferably in East Africa

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be passionate about transforming small to mid-sized companies in East Africa
• Ability to inspire others to act boldly to succeed in their chosen business or industry
• An advanced level of fluent English skills both oral and written, including active listening and interpersonal skills needed to work with a broad range of individuals
• Must have strong facilitation skills
• Advanced knowledge of East Africa culture, history and business etiquette
• Ability to remain effective under extreme pressure with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to influence and motivate communities across multiple organizational boundaries
• Highly collaborative style that encourages others to work in partnership with staff, company leaders, and their teams

Employment Conditions

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• At the time of hire must be legally authorized to work in Kenya.
• Must comply with all visa, work authorization, and tax related laws and regulations as a condition of employment.
• Position is benefits eligible subject to applicable Kenya/US laws, regulations and Stanford University policy.