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    IDAS Associate Director - Nairobi, Kenya - KPMG

    KPMG
    KPMG Nairobi, Kenya

    1 week ago

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    Full time
    Description
    KPMG is a professional service company, being one of the Big Four auditors, along with Deloitte, EY and PwC.

    Seated in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, KPMG employs 174,000 people and has three lines of services:
    audit, tax, and advisory.

    Position Summary

    IDAS in Africa focuses on a range of sectors including agribusiness; climate change, renewable energy and environment; health and human services; youth and entrepreneurship; trade and investment; social development and inclusion; and inclusive and innovative finance.

    We are currently looking for an Associate Director to support us in business development and delivery for some key client accounts in the field of Agribusiness.

    Key roles and responsibilities

    Business development – A lead role in business development strategy design and implementation.

    Generating new business, building and cultivating strong business relationships, and exhibiting technical and operational leadership to deliver quality, client-centric solutions.

    Client/project management – Lead/manage multiple projects or programs through the direction of a team of professionals and with the contribution of cross-divisional specialists.

    This includes support on negotiations, contractual arrangements and delivery of the engagement.

    Develop a portfolio of clients by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders of existing or new clients.

    Maintain awareness of market trends, competitor activity and products/services.
    Risk management – Ensure full compliance with KPMG's quality, risk and management requirements.
    Any other tasks that will be assigned to you.


    Academic/Professional qualifications and Experience:
    At least 10 years' working experience in the international development sector or working with development finance institutions, preferably in Africa;
    Proven experience of managing projects and teams in a development or professional services firm;
    At least 10 years of experience/knowledge working with or in Agribusiness as a subject matter expert
    Demonstrated ability to generate business and deliver work in the Agribusiness sector;
    Track record of success in writing proposals and winning engagements;

    A relevant academic qualification:
    a Bachelor's degree in Agribusiness or Agricultural Economics or other relevant degree. A post graduate qualification in Agriculture or Agricultural Economics would be beneficial.

    Established relationships and networks with development partner and other players in the Agribusiness space such as bilateral or multilateral development institutions and foundations.

    Well-developed presentation, proposal and report writing, communication and interpersonal skills.


    Personal attributes:
    Good communication (written and verbal), numeracy, presentation and analytical skills
    IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Office
    An eye for detail
    Team player with leadership capability

    Excellent coordination and planning skills We offer:
    An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge development programmes across Africa;
    Continuous learning and development;
    Exposure to multi-disciplinary client service teams;
    Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative;
    Competitive remuneration package.
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