Job Vacancies at Strathmore Business School

JOB PURPOSE:

Manage the design, development, and operations of the Sisters’ Financial Services Facility

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiate and structure the seed grant and other concessionary financings to support sisters’ social enterprises.
• Lead and manage the implementation of the sisters’ business plans and the seed grants,
• In collaboration with the Advisor, develop and manage the financial operations of the Sisters Financial Services Facility.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of business advisory and financial analysis support to sisters in the context of their social enterprises.
• Conduct business intelligence on the social enterprises run by sisters to determine financial status and provide financial options, and lead in developing financial plans and investment strategies for the sisters’ social enterprises.
• Monitoring investment performance and reviewing and revising investment plans based on modified needs and changes in markets.
• Support data collection activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business-related courses. A master’s program will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications in CPA, ACCA, and CFA are an added advantage.
• Over 5 years experience in business development services, strategic or management consulting, or in providing business assistance ideally working with start-up, early-stage, and established enterprises.
• Experience in social entrepreneurship or entrepreneurship or a related field coupled with excellent report writing skills.
• Experience in the critical analysis of a business, investment plans, and financial statements.
• Preferably a Catholic Sister (nun).
• Experience working with the agribusiness sector is an added advantage.
• Ability to solve problems and make critical decisions.
• Proven time management and organizational skills, delivering work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and the ability to positively discuss and negotiate with clients, members of the business community, and University staff in the provision of professional quality client service.

Closing: 17th March 2023

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JOB PURPOSE:

To undertake research under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and the Research Lead of the Sisters Blended Value Project.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop a research plan to enable the development of research papers, practical case studies, and technical/white papers for publication.
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Design data collection tools: develop research questionnaires and/or survey tools; focus group discussions (if need be), among other data collection tools and maintaining and protecting electronic databases.
• Compile the various reports for publication that includes and not limited to research articles, case studies, and technical/white papers.
• Publish and disseminate the reports in various ways, including pre-testing the cases in a class setting, quality, peer-reviewed journal papers, relevant newsletters, and websites as well as conferences and/or seminars.
• Assist management with budget and time schedules related to the research.
• Anticipate research issues and promptly respond to them and promptly report any challenges to the relevant stakeholders.
• Perform analysis to assess the quality and meaning of data. Use statistical tools to identify, analyze, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets that could be helpful for diagnosis and prediction.
• Preparing final analysis reports for the stakeholders stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data.
• Analyzing local, national, and global trends that impact both the project, organization and the industry performance in relation to the social enterprise sector.
• Identify opportunities that will contribute to meeting the objectives of the research in terms of relevance, quality, policy impact, capacity building, and in terms of visibility of the project and the project partners.
• Participate in strategic networking with other research institutions, donors, lenders, and policymakers.
• Provide expertise in preparation of research reports, articles, cases, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the project team to respond to proposals and any curriculum development work that may emanate from the project.
• Follow a strict code of ethics and always protect any confidential information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• A Ph.D. that has been awarded in the last five years.
• Extensive research experience in Social entrepreneurship will be an added advantage.
• An excellent understanding of mixed methods research, including study design and statistical analyses, and a very good command of relevant software packages, such as Nvivo, Stata, and/or SPSS.
• The ability to work in a team, curiosity, discipline, self-reliance, and initiative-taking, as well as integrity and creativity.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• A proven publication record in top-tier management or psychology journals, or publication potential as evident in working papers or papers under review.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Closing: 14th March 2023

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JOB PURPOSE:

To market and sell Executive Education programs in liaison with the Country Director, while building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public and commercial partners, nationally and regionally.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business development:

• Lead Generation: Carrying out sales and marketing activities, identifying and follow up on sales leads including marketing emails/ letters aimed at generating more business opportunities for growth and development.
• Identify and attend strategic marketing activities to promote SBS brand visibility and seek new business opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages so that they continue to use SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Ugandan leaders. Continually devise ways to increase customer experience and deepen client/ partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.
• Networking and Brand awareness activities: Identify and attend networking activities and events that promote SBS brand visibility and enhance interactions with business leaders, in liaison with marketing department.
• Internal networking activities: Attend on-going classroom sessions, cocktails, breakfast events to constantly seek opportunities for repeat business

Budgetary Responsibility:

• Revenue Targets: Seek to meet set revenue targets within stipulated financial and budgeting guidelines.
• Debt Management: Collect all program fees relating to programs prior to commencement or as per approved financial payment plans. A sale is only complete after collection.
• Cost Management: Managing the cost drivers and specific line items as per the approved budget, manage the budgets targeting a minimum of 30% net surplus.
• Profitability Targets: Ensure set margin targets are attained for individual assignments
• Annual budgets: Submit to the director annual budgets within stipulated deadlines.

Management Reports:

• Internal management reports: Prepare and submit management reports on Executive Education activities, activity schedules, and plans to the Country Director as per agreed timelines.
• Client Reports: Schedule progress review meetings with clients, submit client reports on ongoing and concluded projects.
• Responsible for managing the faculty: materials, contracts, claim forms, payments etc
• Manage materials requested by both the Faculty and Participants
• Take charge of pre-program, program (in session), and post-program administration
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance Department in the preparation of files and any other materials.

Marketing & Communications

• To Develop and implement the external and internal Marketing & Communications strategy to ensure that the Business School communicates in a consistent, accurate, professional, and prompt fashion with all its stakeholders: students, parents, participants, corporate, partners, and the wider community
• To develop and implement the Business School’s marketing strategy and quality improvement plan in line with the strategic goals and performance targets set. This will cover all aspects of marketing including market research, product development, students/participants’ enrollment and advertising/awareness
• Building awareness of the Business School and promote good relationships with other institutions or networks which can be helpful in attracting quality participants. This includes developing and managing networking and engagement programs to enhance the Business School’s relationship with clients, prospective clients, partner institutions, and the wider community
• To lead the development of promotional materials and any other activities that interprets the Business School to prospective students and clients
• Keep a watch brief on and make recommendations with regards to brand development. Following strategy guidelines, create clear brand messages which are promulgated across all marketing campaigns
• Contribute to the management of media relations and media coverage to strengthen the reputation of Strathmore University in collaboration with the Director of Communications and University Relations
• Advise on event planning to improve audience experience and ensure the communication of key messages and appropriate brand values.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business-related course, Master’s Degree in Business Administration/sales/marketing will be highly desirable.
• 3 – 4 years relevant working experience in sales/marketing or Business Development areas. Managerial experience and a thorough understanding of the Country’s Corporate & Public sector will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player, with a lot of initiative

Closing: 7th March 2023