Vacancy Announcements at Strathmore Business School

JOB PURPOSE:

To market and sell Executive Education Open Enrolment Programs in liaison with the Head of Healthcare Programs while building and cultivating sustainable key relationships with potential public sector and private sector partners, nationally and internationally. The ideal candidate would need to have considerable experience in business development in Healthcare Programs, developing training solutions, market intelligence, and solution selling.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Sales:

• Targeting new clients for business development and proposing new initiatives for existing clients, to increase sales opportunities and achieve personal and team financial targets.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients, developing industry linkages to sustain SBS as their knowledge partner in transforming Africa leaders.
• Continually devise ways to increase customer experience to deepen client/partner relationships and maintain lasting client and partner relationships.
• Data mining and developing a prospect pipeline for each program allocated

Marketing:

• Analyzing and managing stakeholders to maintain a close engagement and relationship with the market.
• Undertaking continuous business intelligence to understand client needs at the organization, industry, and country level to ensure proposal of relevant and timely executive education and consultancy solutions.
• Tracking client satisfaction with frequent client review meetings and effective evaluation of programmes and consultancy engagements.

Operational Excellence:

• Supporting faculty members to ensure delivery of the client promise and delivery of expected outcomes to the clients.
• Initiating and driving the program review process in liaison with the Head of
• Healthcare Programs, Academic directors, and the programme management team.
• Preparing internal management reports and client reports as required, to support data-driven decision making for enhanced client relations and effective process improvement.

Key Account Management:

• Develop long-term planning and forecasting of each key account.
• Setting specific goals and objectives for each key account.
• Managing buying cycles and their impact on the sales strategy.
• Developing and maintaining key accounts in turbulent market conditions.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in business development with proven experience in sales, managing client relations, key account management.
• Ability to guide senior business leaders in designing training plans which will achieve desirable business results.
• Good research, planning and reporting skills. Excellent business communication and etiquette skills with a flair for pitching.
• Ability to analyze data from various sources including a thorough understanding of how business works and where opportunities lie.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Administrative Associate will provide comprehensive administrative, financial, and logistical support to ensure efficient project operations. This position is responsible for maintaining financial records, processing procurement and payments, managing office operations, and ensuring compliance with Strathmore University and donor administrative requirements.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Administration & Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all project transactions.
• Process payment requests, prepare payment vouchers, and track expenditures.
• Prepare monthly financial reports showing budget vs. actual expenditures.
• Monitor budget lines and alert the Project Manager to any variances.
• Maintain filing system for all financial documentation (receipts, invoices, contracts, payment vouchers).
• Support preparation of financial reports for interim (June 2026) and final (January 2027) submissions.

Procurement Support

• Prepare procurement requests and obtain quotations from suppliers.
• Maintain vendor database and ensure competitive procurement processes.
• Process purchase orders and track deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with Strathmore University procurement policies.
• Maintain procurement records and supporting documentation.

Grant Management & Compliance

• Monitor compliance with Embassy of Ireland grant conditions and DPER Circular 13/2014 requirements.
• Track grant fund receipts and prepare acknowledgment letters.
• Maintain grant-related correspondence and documentation.
• Ensure proper asset register for equipment purchased with project funds.
• Flag any compliance concerns to the Project Manager.

 Administrative Support

• Manage project correspondence, filing, and documentation systems.
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and track action points.
• Coordinate travel arrangements (bookings, per diems, travel advances).
• Process staff claims and reimbursements.
• Maintain project calendar and schedule meetings.
• Manage office supplies and equipment for the project office.

Logistics Coordination

• Organize logistics for trainings, workshops, and stakeholder meetings (venue booking, accommodation, catering, transport).
• Coordinate field visit logistics for project staff and consultants.
• Arrange participant payments and allowances in compliance with harmonized donor principles.
• Track and manage project vehicle usage (if applicable).
• Ensure proper logistics documentation and cost tracking.

Document Management

• Establish and maintain organized filing systems (physical and electronic).
• Ensure proper archiving of project documents per donor and university requirements.
• Manage document version control and access permissions.
• Support preparation of project reports by compiling required documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Communication Support

• Handle routine project correspondence (emails, letters).
• Coordinate communication between project team, partners, and stakeholders.
• Maintain contact database for project stakeholders.
• Support preparation of project visibility materials (banners, signage) ensuring proper donor acknowledgment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Office Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in administrative and financial support roles.
• Experience with donor-funded project administration (preferably Irish Aid, USAID, or similar).
• Strong financial record-keeping and budget monitoring skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Understanding of Kenyan procurement regulations and compliance requirements

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Director will provide overall strategic leadership and management oversight for the project funded by the Embassy of Ireland to Kenya. As the principal resource mobilizer and architect of this initiative, the Project Director will ensure effective coordination among government agencies, research institutions, private sector actors, and development partners while maintaining accountability to the donor and achieving project objectives.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Management

• Provide overall strategic direction and leadership for project implementation across seven target counties (Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, and Nyandarua).
• Ensure project alignment with Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), ASTGS 2019-2029, and CAADP Kampala Declaration (2025).
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Embassy of Ireland to Kenya and other key stakeholders.
• Lead the project team in achieving targets for productivity enhancement, cooperative strengthening, and regional trade facilitation.

Stakeholder Coordination & Partnership Management

• Coordinate multi-stakeholder collaboration with County Governments, KALRO (Dairy
• Research Institute), KEPHIS, KEBS, ILRI, TradeMark Africa, KAM, KNCCI, and NCPK.
• Facilitate partnerships with input suppliers, business associations, and regional trade organizations.
• Represent the project in high-level forums, policy dialogues, and international conferences.
• Manage relationships with implementing partners and sub-contractors.

Donor Relations & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all contractual obligations under the Embassy of Ireland grant agreement.
• Oversee timely submission of interim and final reports.
• Maintain transparency and accountability in all project activities and financial
• management.
• Respond to donor queries and facilitate monitoring visits from the Contracting Authority.

Resource Mobilization & Financial Oversight

• Oversee overall budget management and ensure prudent use of project funds
• Identify and pursue opportunities for project expansion and additional resource mobilization
• Ensure compliance with the cost ceilings and all DPER Circular 13/2014 requirements
• Monitor currency exchange fluctuations and manage financial risks

Technical Quality Assurance

• Ensure technical quality of all deliverables including baseline assessments, training programs, and value chain interventions.
• Oversee establishment of traceability mechanisms and quality assurance systems across target value chains.
• Ensure gender and youth mainstreaming (40% women, 30% youth participation) across all activities.
• Champion climate-smart agricultural practices and circular economy approaches.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor the Project Manager, Project Coordinator, and Administrative Associate.
• Foster a collaborative, results-oriented team culture.
• Ensure capacity building and professional development of project staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.

Risk Management & Adaptive Management

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks including climate variability, market volatility, and stakeholder coordination challenges.
• Implement adaptive management strategies based on monitoring data and field realities.
• Ensure project resilience through proactive problem-solving and course correction.

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

• Master's degree in Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in development projects.
• Proven track record in resource mobilization and securing donor funding.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded projects, preferably Irish Aid, USAID, or similar bilateral programs.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan agricultural value chains, particularly dairy, animal feed, and cooperative systems.
• Experience working with county governments and national agencies in Kenya.
• Excellent knowledge of donor compliance requirements and financial management.
• Proven ability to build and manage multi-stakeholder partnerships.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Project Coordinator will support the Project Manager in coordinating dayto-day implementation activities, managing relationships with institutional technical service providers and private sector partners, and ensuring smooth operational delivery across all project components. This position serves as a critical link between field operations, technical experts, and project management.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activity Coordination & Implementation Support

• Assist in developing and maintaining detailed activity schedules and implementation plans.
• Coordinate logistics for training, workshops, field visits, and stakeholder meetings.
• Support farmer mobilization and engagement through cooperatives and CBOs.
• Facilitate establishment and maintenance of demonstration plots across target counties.
• Coordinate procurement and distribution of inputs (certified seeds, fertilizers, equipment).
• Track activity progress and flag delays or challenges to the Project Manager.

 Technical Service Provider Liaison

• Coordinate activities of outsourced experts (Agricultural Extension Officers, Seed Expert, QA Expert, Market Analyst).
• Schedule and facilitate expert field visits and technical assistance missions.
• Ensure delivery of agreed technical services and quality outputs.
• Compile and organize technical reports and recommendations.
• Maintain communication channels between experts and beneficiary cooperatives.

 Private Sector Linkages

• Support development of commercial partnerships with input suppliers, processors, and buyers.
• Facilitate linkages between cooperatives and private sector actors.
• Coordinate participation in trade fairs and business-to-business forums.
• Assist in organizing market linkage activities and export documentation support.
• Track commercial agreements and partnerships established through the project

 Cooperative Support & Capacity Building

• Work directly with primary and secondary cooperatives in target counties.
• Support cooperative registration, compliance, and governance strengthening activities.
• Coordinate training sessions on business management, record-keeping, and strategic planning.
• Facilitate cooperative access to KEBS/KEPHIS certification services.
• Monitor cooperative performance and report on progress.

 Field Operations Management

• Conduct regular field visits to project sites across the seven target counties.
• Supervise field-level activities and provide on-site support to implementing teams.
• Document field observations, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Ensure quality implementation of climate-smart agricultural practices.
• Verify farmer participation and attendance at project activities

Data Collection & Documentation

• Support the MEAL team in baseline, midterm, and endline data collection.
• Maintain accurate records of project activities, participants, and outputs.
• Document success stories, case studies, and best practices.
• Compile photographic and video evidence of project activities.
• Organize and maintain project files and documentation systems.

Administrative & Logistical Support

• Coordinate travel arrangements for project staff and experts.
• Arrange venues, accommodations, and logistics for project events.
• Manage procurement of training materials and operational supplies.
• Process payment requests and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support organization of stakeholder meetings and learning forums.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in development projects.
• Experience coordinating field-level activities and working with farmer groups/cooperatives.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
   

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JOB PURPOSE:

• The Project Manager will oversee day-to-day planning, execution, and delivery of project activities across the seven target counties, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met. The position requires strong coordination skills to manage teams, partners, and stakeholders for effective implementation of animal feed and livestock value chain strengthening interventions.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop detailed implementation plans, work plans, and activity schedules aligned with the project timeline.
• Coordinate all project activities including baseline assessments, training programs, cooperative strengthening, and market linkages.
• Ensure timely procurement of inputs (certified seeds, processing equipment, training materials).
• Manage establishment of 7 demonstration plots (1 acre each) across target counties.
• Oversee installation and operationalization of small-scale feed processing units.

 Field Coordination & Implementation

• Coordinate activities across seven counties (Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, and Nyandarua).
• Work closely with county agricultural departments and extension services.
• Facilitate farmer mobilization and cooperative engagement at ward level.
• Organize and coordinate training sessions, workshops, and trade fairs.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor progress and provide technical support

Budget & Financial Management

• Prepare detailed budget breakdowns for each activity component.
• Monitor expenditures against approved budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Process procurement requests and vendor payments in compliance with Strathmore University and donor requirements.
• Track budget utilization and provide monthly financial reports to the Project Director.

Team Coordination & Supervision

• Directly supervise the Project Coordinator and Administrative Associate.
• Coordinate activities of outsourced experts (Agricultural Extension Officer, Seed Expert,
• Quality Assurance Expert, Market Analyst).
• Organize team meetings and ensure effective communication.
• Support capacity building and professional development of team members.

Partner & Stakeholder Liaison

• Maintain regular communication with KALRO, KEPHIS, KEBS, ILRI, TradeMark Africa, and other technical partners.
• Coordinate with business associations (KAM, KNCCI) for market linkage activities.
• Facilitate partnerships with input suppliers and service providers.
• Engage with farmer cooperatives and CBOs at implementation level.

 Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure all activities meet technical quality standards and donor requirements.
• Monitor compliance with traceability mechanisms and quality assurance protocols.
• Oversee KEBS/KEPHIS certification processes for feed products.
• Ensure gender and youth mainstreaming targets are achieved (40% women, 30% youth).

Monitoring & Reporting

• Collect and compile progress data from field activities.
• Prepare monthly progress reports for the Project Director.
• Contribute to interim and final project reports.
• Document lessons learned and best practices.
• Support the MEAL team with data collection and verification.

Risk Management

• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Address implementation challenges promptly and effectively.
• Report significant risks to the Project Director with proposed solutions.
• Maintain the project risk register with quarterly updates. P

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in development project management.
• Proven experience managing donor-funded projects (Irish Aid, USAID, or similar).
• Strong understanding of Kenyan agricultural value chains and cooperative systems.
• Demonstrated financial management and budget oversight skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively.