VACANCY: KNOWLEDGE, RESEARCH & POLICY DIRECTOR
Kenya Markets Trust (KMT) uses innovative mechanisms to catalyse and influence change in market systems through partnerships in the private and public sector, working at business level influencing commercial practices, government policy and regulation to create better performing market systems that are inclusive and create wealth for all along the value chain, particularly those at the base of the pyramid.
KMT is currently working in five sectors – seed, agricultural inputs, dairy, livestock and water – and implements some work in these sectors internally and some through local partners. Its working funds and revenue come from donors and foundations (for more information on KMT see www.kenyamarkets.com).
KMT is seeking to recruit a Knowledge, Research and Policy Director who will report to the Chief Executive Officer and be part of the Executive Management Team. The Knowledge, Research and Policy Director will lead the newly formed department to ensure that KMT optimizes its knowledge, research and information to influence policy in the execution of its mandate in market transformation. S/he will be responsible for providing direction and leadership to the department including inter alia:
Communications: through a robust and proactive communications strategy and execution, ensure that all key stakeholders are kept abreast of KMT’s activities through appropriate and relevant communications channels.
Knowledge & Results application; Oversee and develop a cutting edge knowledge and results platform and team that lends itself to knowledge application in the execution of KMT’s mandate in the markets it operates in
Political economy: Seek, network, develop and apply key political economy insights to KMT’s sector interventions, initiatives and programs;
Macro-economic analysis: ensure that advocacy is supported by robust analysis that demonstrates the impact at sector, county, national and, where appropriate, regional level;
Influence policy in the sectors that KMT works in and those it plans to work in in the future
Business development: develop and anchor business development skills within KMT to include a 3 year financial rolling forecast with associated business plans
Develop a pro-active approach within the Funding community (to include local foundations) to ensure that KMT has at least 3-5 years rolling funding, at any one time
New Sectors: Against a set of pre-agreed criteria and analysis, seek new sectors that KMT should gain an interest in
Network with the private and public sectors to influence changes in business/commercial practices, public policy and regulations that could have a significant impact on growth, inclusiveness and competitiveness within the sectors KMT plays in;
Develop strong relationship with key partners to ensure KMT achieves as a centre of excellence / ‘Go To’ organisation with expertise and experience in market system transformation;
Capture, re-purpose and disburse relevant lessons and ideas for dissemination within KMT and to broader audiences.
Develop the human talent of the Teams under your management & leadership
Experience & Skills:
The right person for this position will have at least 10-12 years’ experience, 5 of which should have been gained at a leadership level.
Ideally, experience would have been gained in a business that transacts commercially with the ‘base of the pyramid’, one that values a highly developed sense of client service and partnerships management, and that experiments with new initiatives & ideas to reach current and future clients.
Alternatively, experience gained in client service, marketing/brand building, communications and/or knowledge management providing services into the seed, agricultural inputs, dairy, livestock and water of the economy would be highly beneficial.
The right candidate will be curious, flexible, adaptable and lateral thinking, and able to think strategically. Specific experience in supply chain/value chain management; use of ICT to make markets work more effectively and a broad understanding of the workings of knowledge management, the value and essence of communications would be valued.
In addition, the right candidate would require:
- Education to Masters level or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as Communications, ICT, Economics, Agribusiness, Business Management, Marketing, Strategy.
- Experience of working with multiple and diverse partners in the private, public and donor/funding sectors
- Strong relationship management skills, with knowledge of whom and how to influence at multiple levels across large, medium and small businesses, national & county governments and the donor/funding community.
- Strong people skills, problem solver
- A change driver; with inquisitiveness, imagination, anticipation, courage and client focus,
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills and experience
- Engaging communicator/presenter with outstanding writing skills
- Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
How to Apply
If you are interested in the above position and meet the above criteria, please send in your application via electronic mail to KMTKRP@tgagroupea.com attaching a full résumé / curriculum vitæ and details of your current salary package in Microsoft Word Document (.doc /.docx) format.
Your application should reach us on or before Friday July 24th, 2015. An attractive and competitive package will be offered to the appointed candidates.
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