Consultancy Manager at University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES)

UNES/CONS/CM/09/2020

Contract Duration: Three Years with Six Months Probationary Period

OVERVIEW

UNES Ltd is seeking to fill in the position of Consultancy Manager with qualified and highly competent individual. The manager will be concerned with improvement and growth of the consultancy business through execution of consultancy projects, development/donor programs, contracted research and short professional trainings.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Chief Manager Consultancy & Partnerships, the incumbent shall be tasked with the following responsibilities:

• Identification and sourcing for new Consultancy Projects.
• Ensuring that EOI, RFP, RFQ and Concept papers are prepared and submitted on timely basis.
• Managing all contracted consultancies and training programmes to ensure efficiency and timeliness in the execution.
• Marketing of Consultancy Projects and Training Programs.
• Monitoring the progress of all contracted Consultancy Projects and training assignments.
• Implementing of Business and Marketing Plans.
• Monitoring compliance with Statutory and Contractual obligations as set out in MOUs and Contracts.
• Managing the performance of staff in the consultancy unit.
• Management of Client Relationships.
• Liaising with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Performing any other duties assigned by the Chief Manager, Consultancy & Partnerships.
   

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Must possess a Bachelor`s Degree preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Project Management or equivalent
• At least six (6) years hands on experience in consultancy assignments
• Experience in management of Donor Funded Projects, Grants Management and Acquisitions
• Proven track record of proposal writing/research
• Ability to develop budgets and work plans
• Familiarity with Government and Development partners proposal guidelines
• Extensive computer and analytical skills
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Qualification in monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage 
• Experience performing a similar role and writing successful funding proposals to key institutional donors
• Excellent communication skills, including fluent spoken and written English and exceptional report writing and editing skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and produce high quality work while meeting competing deadlines