Regional Manager , Stanford University

Stanford University

 

Regional Manager, Nairobi, Kenya

 

Job Number: 1506052

 

Stanford University

 

Regional Manager, Nairobi, Kenya

 

Stanford University Global LLC is pleased to announce its expansion to East Africa, and seeks qualified candidates for the position of Regional Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya.

 

The Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (Stanford Seed) is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led initiative intent on ending the cycle of poverty in developing economies.

 

Currently operating in West Africa, Stanford Seed's flagship program, the Seed Transformation Program (STP), launches East Africa operations in 2016.

 

The highly interactive six-month program engages innovative and growth-oriented leaders of small and medium-sized enterprises, who are committed to growing their businesses,

 

During the program, leaders are exposed to core business skills taught by Stanford University faculty, have access to local and regional peer networks and are offered the opportunity to apply for a Stanford Seed business coach upon completion of the program.

 

The successful candidate will have responsibility to:

•  Manage and oversee execution of all aspects of Seed's Transformation Program (STP) based in East Africa
• Manage Center support staff both in Kenya and throughout East Africa
• Build and maintain relationships between the Center and local/regional stakeholders and program participants
• Analyze data on program participants' performance and take remedial actions when needed
• Play a lead role in the identification, evaluation and recruitment of business leaders to be selected for participation in Seed's transformation program (STP)
• Participate in the recruiting of Seed volunteer business coaches to be based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Manage and oversee execution of local Seed student internships and other student engagement programs in the region.
• Represent Seed East Africa at local and regional events
• Serve as local host to Stanford and international visitors who use the Center as base of operations for research and other Stanford or client related activities
• Collaborate with Seed regional managers based in other global regions

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree highly preferred
• 10 or more years of senior level business experience in operations or related field highly preferred
• Experience working with teams located across various countries and regions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member in a small office
• Exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage numerous and complex, multifaceted programs stretching across borders
• Ability to interact with coaches, interns, entrepreneurs; and to exercise sound judgment, tact, and discretion
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills with ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and take responsibility for implementation and collaborate with the SEED home office staff

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• At the time of hire must be legally authorized to work in Kenya.
• Must comply with all visa, work authorization, and tax related laws and regulations as a condition of employment.
• Position is benefits eligible subject to applicable Kenya/US laws, regulations and Stanford University policy.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 January 2016

 

STARTING DATE: 1 April 2016

 

To apply to the Regional Manager position, please visit http://apptrkr.com/717809

 

For more information about the Seed program, please visit https://seed.stanford.edu/

 

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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: http://apptrkr.com/717809

 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.