Director of Enterprise Development at National Youth Council

NYS GRADE 3
Salary Scale NYS 3: Kshs. 181,900 x 8,100 – 190,000 x 8,200 – 206,400 x 8,200 – 222,800 x 8,300
– 256,000

Allowances

• House Allowance Kshs. 60,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance Kshs. 20,000 p.m.
• Leave allowance Kshs. 10,000 p.a.

Terms of Service

Three year, renewable contract based on performance.

Job Description

The Director, Enterprise Development reports to the Deputy Director General, Commercialization and Enterprise Development Directorate. This office is responsible for designing and developing suitable youth focused products and programmes to empower the youth and generate revenue for the carrying out of the functions of NYS in enterprise development.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of Director, Enterprise Development will entail:

• Originating of new business activities through engaging existing and new clients.
• Development of customer-centric strategies for NYS’s new and potential clients based on their identified or projected needs.
•  Review of reports on competitors offerings to understand each target markets, identify gaps or opportunities and develop strategies to address emerging issues.
• Leading the introduction and rollout of new products / solutions to existing and new clients
• Development and communication of unique value propositions to targeted clients.
• Identification of market niches based on NYS’s competitive advantage
• Undertaking feasibility studies, and develop business plans for potential customers.
• Enhancement of business plans for NYS’s prospective clients.
• Undertaking of business diagnosis to identify gaps and opportunities in governance, strategy and management of the business.
• Supporting businesses to undertake analysis, design and implementation of business solutions to close identified gaps and pursue identified opportunities.
•  Supervision of staff of the Enterprise Development and Marketing Department; and
• Any other duty, assigned by the Director General/CEO of the Service

Qualifications

For appointment to this post, the candidate must: –

• Have a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honors Degree in any of the following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent
  qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
•  At least Ten (10) years’ work experience in Resource Mobilization and partnership development in public service or private sector, five (3) of which must be in a management position.
• Have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of a relevant professional body where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Certified qualification in any of the following; Financial Analyst (CFA), Investment and Financial Analyst (CIFA), Public Accountant (CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA (UK) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Demonstrate strong abilities on a spectrum of key work performance competencies such as managerial, teamwork, interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, numerical and
  organization skills; and
•  Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of Constitution.