Associate Director – Business Development at KPMG

We are currently looking for Associate Director – Business Development to support us in business development and delivery for some key client accounts.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Associate Director, Business Development will lead our business development efforts and drive business growth, with a particular focus on DFID/FCO, UK. The role will also involve some delivery and management of engagements. It will require travel across Africa and occasionally to donor countries. The successful candidate will have the following profile:

Profile

• In-depth knowledge of the development sector with established relationships and a network of contacts
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, action-oriented leader and professional with a passion for development
• Ability to lead and manage a team in a large professional services firm
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field plus a Masters and/or professional qualification in Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or similar field
• Substantial experience in Africa with a minimum of 12 years working with/providing advisory services to international development agencies, in particular DFID as well as others such as World Bank, USAID, Nordics, Foundations
• Demonstrated business development credentials and capacity to win business
• Proven, well-developed proposal, report writing, communication and interpersonal skill