JOB TITLE

 

STRATEGIC BUSINESS ADVISOR & EXECUTIVE SUPPORT

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

MANUFACTURING

SALARY

KSHS.100,000

JOB LOCATION

NAIROBI

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Growth

  • Drive lead generation, prospecting, and closing of new clients in alignment with annual business development (BD) targets.
  • Identify new opportunities and partnerships to grow the MSB practice’s reach and impact.
  • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of clients across multiple sectors.
  • Support proposal development, pitch preparation, and commercial negotiations.

Executive & Ecosystem Engagement

  • Represent the organization at key ecosystem events, networking forums, and stakeholder engagements.
  • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Practice Lead, providing briefings, writing speeches, and preparing talking points.
  • Coordinate strategic outreach to partners, donors, and clients to position the MSB practice as a thought leader in the entrepreneurship space.

Client & Program Delivery Support

  • Support implementation of client-facing programs and ensure timely follow-ups and quality assurance.
  • Track program outcomes and impact metrics, ensuring client satisfaction and retention.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across BD, delivery, and communications.

Research & Strategic Insight

  • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and ecosystem mapping to inform strategic decisions.
  • Prepare strategic memos, reports, and insight briefs to inform internal planning and external engagements.
  • Support data-driven storytelling and knowledge sharing across teams.

Internal Strategic & Operational Support

  • Provide high-level executive support to the Practice Lead, including calendar management, meeting preparation, and strategic follow-ups.
  • Help prepare internal presentations, track goals and KPIs, and facilitate quarterly reviews.
  • Ensure high levels of professionalism, discretion, and coordination in executive-level interactions.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Degree in Business, Strategy, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree or certifications are a strong plus).
  • Minimum 3+ years of professional experience in strategy development, consulting, business advisory, or entrepreneurship programs.
  • Demonstrated success in business development, client acquisition, and relationship management.
  • Strong communication capabilities: speech writing, presentations, storytelling, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Deep understanding of the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Kenya/East Africa.
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
  • Confident in representing the organization at external forums and with senior stakeholders.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.