Business Development Officer & Secretary at Ngeri, Omiti & Bush Advocates LLP

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER & SECRETARY

W-AKILI AFRICA is a Legal Network which currently has a presence in three East African countries being Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. It is anticipated that soon the Network will have a presence in all the East African Partner States and expand into the Continental level as we are in the process of considering potential partner law firms in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

Job Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of the position shall include:

• Develop a growth strategy for the Network focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction;
• Research and identify new business opportunities for the Network - including new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products and services - or new ways of reaching existing markets;
• Create business development strategies to increase the Network’s revenue and brand value;
• Undertaking marketing of the Network and services rendered by the Member Firms;
• Co-ordinate the activities of the Network by ensuring that meetings are organized and correspondence attended to;
• Formulate strategies of ensuring progressive harmonization of the practices of the Member Firms;
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients;
• Provide secretarial services to the Network.; and
• Undertake any other incidental role to ensure that the Network grows and achieves its Objectives.

Requirements:

At the time of applying, one needs:

1. To be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant business development or business management course. A Degree in Marketing will be an added advantage.
2. To have at least one (1) year experience in a business development role.