We are a global consultancy specialising in developing and implementing good practice in the field of Corporate Governance, Organisational Development, Human Resources, Business Process Excellence, and Training and Development.
Our team of consultants work with our clients to build competency in managing and mitigating all types of people and operational related risks and guide them through organisational and people change.
The Position:
Reporting to the Executive Director, and based in Nairobi, this role leads the development and implementation of an infrastructure & utilities sector strategy for the Group, as well as create a knowledge center to support the activities of the group within the industry sector. The specialist will also provide advisory services to clients across the infrastructure & utilities spectrum, including various construction projects such as roads, railways, ports, aviation facilities, water supply/sanitation networks, waste disposal/treatment installations, electrical grids and telecommunications.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop a five year infrastructure & utilities sector business plan for the group and contribute to the group’s East Africa strategy and its implementation:
- Strategy Support: Analyze the market need and develop/refine value proposition to attract new or fully engage existing clients
- Operational Support: Assess and improve middle and back office capabilities, particularly products, systems and processes in various divisions(e.g., credit department) to meet market and client needs
- Client Relationship Support: Assess and improve capabilities of front office staff who directly engage clients (e.g., relationship managers)
- Advisory Services Support: Assess and improve the provision of non-financial services, particularly those that support the growth and development of clients
· Support investment and advisory teams on specific deals (through the provision of advisory services and training to clients):
- Actively participate in overseeing implementation and management of infrastructure & utilities based projects undertaken by clients
- Participate in preparation of client proposals for establishment of new or expansion of existing operations
· Develop knowledge center on best practices in the infrastructure & utilities sector:
- Lead research agenda on infrastructure & utilities, including to some extent sector reform; Author research products such as presentations and training manuals for staff or clients and reports and articles for the business community
· Develop local and global business linkages between clients in the sector by establishing business relationships and facilitating deals that unlock opportunities and market channels
Education & Qualifications - Requirements
· Masters level degree in engineering, or related infrastructure & utilities field and 15+ years of relevant experience, client work experience in Africa or other developing markets a plus
· Demonstrated technical expertise working across the infrastructure & utilities spectrum including Construction projects such as roads, railways, ports, aviation facilities, water supply/sanitation networks, waste disposal/treatment installations, electrical grids and telecommunications
· In-depth understanding of how infrastructure & utilities markets function and ability to provide informed insights
· Experience managing complex projects, monitoring programs, and reporting on a project cycle basis
· Excellent organizational and people management skills
· A team player and comfortable working within a matrix organizational structure
· Fluent in English and excellent written and spoken communication skills
· Good computer literacy
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| Education Backgrounds: |
Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering |
| Specialties: |
Civil Engineering Construction Energy (renewable) Management Project Management |
| Education Level: |
Undergraduate (Bachelors) Postgraduate (Masters) Doctorate (PH.D) |
| Experience: |
10 - 15 years 5 - 10 Years > 15 years |
| Languages spoken: |
English |
| Job Location: | Nairobi / Kenia, Other |
Type: Job
Deadline: 8th March 2014
Job reference (ID): 7035
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