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  • Posted: Jul 27, 2017
    Deadline: Aug 15, 2017
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    Stanford University is one of the world's leading research universities. Stanford is known for its entrepreneurial character, drawn from the legacy of its founders, Jane and Leland Stanford, and its relationship to Silicon Valley. Research and teaching stresses interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving. Areas of excellence range from the humanities to ...
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    Network Manager

    The Stanford Seed Transformation Network Manager is responsible for managing and executing Stanford Seed East Africa's engagement initiatives with graduates of the Seed Transformation Program (STP).

    The Successful Candidate Will Have Responsibility To

    • In collaboration with Stanford Seed leadership, manage ongoing engagement strategy for STP graduates across East Africa.
    • Serve as the chief Stanford Seed contact for STP graduates, and manage all communications with STP graduates regarding the Transformation Network and their ongoing relationships with Stanford Seed.
    • Facilitate the execution of frequent Transformation Network events, including networking sessions, speaker series, reunions, etc.
    • Provide support to regional Transformation Network chapters (event support, scheduling, member management, etc.).
    • Manage communications with Transformation Network through virtual online community-management tools, intended to organize, engage, and cultivate Transformation Network members.
    • Lead Seed impact data collection efforts, by formulating and executing strategies to collect critical company growth data from Transformation Network members.
    • Alongside regional team, assist with the recruitment of new Stanford Seed Transformation Program participants. Execute new STP participant recruitment efforts including assistance interviewing applicants, conducting site visits, and other admissions processes.
    • Assist Seed's Director of Communications with select marketing and communications campaigns in East Africa.

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    • Four-year college degree at an accredited university and at least 6 years' relevant experience in alumni relations, program management, marketing, event planning, or related field.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • An advanced level of fluent English skills both oral and written
    • Advanced knowledge of East African culture, history and business etiquette
    • Computer proficiency with skill in using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
    • Strong interpersonal skills, adept at fostering and maintaining effective collaboration, trust, teamwork and respect
    • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

    Employment Conditions

    • Salary will be commensurate with experience
    • At the time of hire must be legally authorized to work in Kenya
    • Must comply with all visa, work authorization, and tax related laws and regulations as a condition of employment
    • Position is benefits eligible subject to applicable Kenya/US laws, regulations and Stanford University policy

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    Transformation Program Facilitator

    The Successful Candidate Will Have Responsibility To

    • Translate the intensive curriculum of value chain operations, accounting, strategy/ organizational design, finance, marketing, governance and other related fields delivered during the Stanford Transformation program (STP) into practical insight for leaders and management teams of small to mid-sized companies based in East Africa
    • Lead Stanford-designed innovative workshops and integrate curriculum related to growth and scaling with Seed participant leaders and their team members
    • Organize and facilitate frequent Seed leader network meetings, comprising of 7-14 business leaders.
    • Collaborate with Seed to maximize the impact of meetings over time and help assess program efficacy.
    • Monitor productivity and progress of Stanford STP participants and evaluate performance
    • Provide strategic, and pragmatic advising related to assigned projects (curriculum based) that business leaders and their teams complete and that build to a holistic plan for growth and scale of their business.
    • Advise clients and provide feedback on projects to assigned company leaders.
    • Manage relationship development with company leader participants.
    • Utilize a tool box developed by Stanford faculty and Seed coaches, inspire and motivate company owners and leaders to develop a plan to transform their companies to the next level of success 

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    • Four-year college degree in management, business administration, economics, statistics or related field at an accredited university required
    • Master's degree in business, organizational design, leadership, or project management at an accredited university strongly preferred
    • 10 or more years of relevant business management experience in a small to mid-sized company, or within a division of a large company, preferably in East Africa

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Must be passionate about transforming small to mid-sized companies in East Africa
    • Ability to inspire others to act boldly to succeed in their chosen business or industry
    • An advanced level of fluent English skills both oral and written, including active listening and interpersonal skills needed to work with a broad range of individuals
    • Must have strong facilitation skills
    • Advanced knowledge of East Africa culture, history and business etiquette
    • Ability to remain effective under extreme pressure with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
    • Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to influence and motivate communities across multiple organizational boundaries
    • Highly collaborative style that encourages others to work in partnership with staff, company leaders, and their teams

    Employment Conditions

    • Salary will be commensurate with experience.
    • At the time of hire must be legally authorized to work in Kenya.
    • Must comply with all visa, work authorization, and tax related laws and regulations as a condition of employment.
    • Position is benefits eligible subject to applicable Kenya/US laws, regulations and Stanford University policy.

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