Head of Sydani Consulting at Sydani Group

Summary of Role 

As the head of Sydani Consulting, you will lead our Sydani consulting strategic operations and drive business growth in the development and consulting space. This role requires a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership, business development, and management skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive business strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance to the local team, ensuring the effective implementation of strategies and initiatives.

Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, clients, and partnerships to expand the company's presence and market share.
• Lead client acquisition efforts, including proposal development, presentations, and negotiations.

Client Relationship Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business.
•  Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing valuable insights and solutions.

Team Leadership:

• Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
•  Provide mentoring and professional development opportunities for team members.

Financial Management:

•  Develop and manage the country's budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and profitability.
• Monitor financial performance and take corrective actions when necessary.

Market Research and Analysis:

• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive intelligence.
• Use market insights to identify growth opportunities and adapt strategies accordingly.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Mitigate risks and maintain a strong focus on ethical business practices.

Operational Excellence: 

• Oversee day-to-day operations, including project management, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
• Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

• Lead, guide, motivate, inspire, and be responsible for developing Sydani's Consulting team to deliver quality results accordingly.
• Representing and leading the strategic development and operations of the company in Africa.
• Led development and Implementation of client projects in Africa, under the respective business unit strategies and direction.
• In collaboration with Sydani Global, leading the fundraising efforts for the company's programs and projects in Africa.
• Being responsible for the expansion and maintenance of the relevant network with the private sector, donor base, civil society, and governments at all levels.
• Sharing knowledge and outcomes externally and internally from the organization through events and internal presentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, health development space, management, or a related field (MBA).
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the management consulting industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Kenyan business environment and market trends.
•  Excellent business development and client relationship management skills.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.
• Outstanding leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ethical and results-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality consulting services.

Who you are.

To succeed in this role, you must have a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to lead, manage, and coordinate various internal teams. In addition to that, you must have broad knowledge and skills of program management principles and landscape approaches. You are an organized and committed team player who can lead teams both through guiding and coaching with a strong interest in project implementation. Internally and externally, you operate at the highest level of integrity. You are a trustworthy partner for colleagues as well as external stakeholders. You can manage change and gain commitment easily as you are able to connect to different people with different backgrounds. You can make the link between the ideas and the needs of our partners worldwide. Working in a results-oriented, flexible, cooperative, and hands-on manner, you are committed to your team’s targets. You are able to balance multiple and competing priorities and deadlines and track multiple tasks as delegated to the team members.

What you bring

•  At least 15 years of relevant working experience in the NGO and management consulting sectors, out of which ten of which must have been in senior and leadership roles.
• A Master’s degree
• Long experience working in international companies, and organizations or working in different countries and cultures, particularly in Africa.
• Strong background in business development.
•  Entrepreneurial mindset.
• A past member of one of the big fours will be an asset
• Experience in business development, building, and implementation of data-driven and innovation-oriented projects, and programs.
• A thorough understanding of project models, and 10 years experience of working with management consulting firms.
• Proven track record and high proficiency in project management across various stages of project development, implementation, and delivery.
• Strong budget management experience and adherence to governance, detail-oriented, and able to work well in evolving circumstances.
• Experience in establishing, developing, and managing coalitions and partnerships.
• Proven leadership skills and management experience, including the ability to develop team performance and a genuine desire to coach and mentor.  
• Strong senior networks with large-scale international agencies as well as in governments, knowledge institutes, and civil society organizations.
• Have evidence of actual proposals/grants developed, led, and won (combined minimum of $1m)

This role is pivotal in driving the success and growth of Sydani Consulting. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the local market, coupled with strong leadership and business acumen.

Age : 40- 45

Kindly note if you do not meet the above requirements you will not be contacted