AMSCO Job Vacancy in Kenya: Micro Retail Sector Lead

AMSCO Job Vacancy : Micro Retail Sector Lead
 
Job description
The Sector Lead will:

• Manage successful delivery of the project’s interventions in the micro retail sector, including:
• Strengthening market intelligence capacity of major manufacturers and suppliers (predominantly large FMCG companies) to better identify opportunities for engaging with micro retail enterprises;
• Supporting development of alternative route-to-market strategies and distribution models used by manufacturers and suppliers to more effectively target micro retailers;
• Facilitating improved collaboration and coordination among micro retailers, for example to strengthen buying power; and
• Stimulating development of support services (e.g. ice production, distribution services, etc.) to encourage micro retail outlet activation and enterprise growth.
• Develop effective partnerships with a range of stakeholders (including private sector players active in Mombasa, the county government, trade associations, research organisations, other donor funded programmes, academia, etc.) to maximise the prospects for successful delivery of each intervention.
• Proactively identify opportunities for additional sector research and analysis, as well as expansion of interventions within the sector.
• Participate fully in the programme’s M&E function, attending meetings, submitting information as requested, proactively identifying impact as well as areas of strong and weak performance.
• Lead the process of reporting on sector interventions, and in doing so to facilitate wider lesson learning (both within the programme and externally). In addition to progress updates, the Sector Lead is expected to proactively produce research papers designed to shape the dialogue on sector issues, produce impact case studies in collaboration with other team members, participate in sector workshops, conferences and meetings, etc.

Desired Skills and Experience

• We are looking for dynamic and energetic team players with:
• At least five years’ relevant sector experience, including development of relevant distribution models and market research initiatives. Private sector experience in an executive/managerial capacity at a top-tier FMCG player is desirable;
• The ability to rapidly build strong credibility with key sector players active in Kenya, particularly large international FMCG companies and associated distributors/wholesalers;
• Proven, in-depth knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in the micro retail sector;
• Strong understanding of economic development principles, particularly relating to youth employment;
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as supply chain management, logistics, business management, etc. A postgraduate degree in a relevant field is desirable;
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in Kiswahili is desirable;

Teamwork, enthusiasm and flexibility

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