Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
SMEC’s origins date back to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949. Today SMEC is consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation by the world’s leading engineering bodies. Striving to deliver service excellence across a range of industry sectors, SMEC has developed and refined a core service offering covering the lifecycle of a project. SMEC’s projects help to generate economic wealth and provide essential infrastructure services in some of the world’s fastest growing economies. Vision and Values SMEC’s vision 'To deliver outstanding infrastructure services for our clients and communities’, coupled with the eight strong values define the way SMEC operates. The company’s vision and values are owned by SMEC’s employees; they guide decision making, foster good relationships and reflect what SMEC employees stand for. Trust Delivery Innovation Sustainability Teamwork Diversity Integrity Safety
The role
We are currently seeking for a Country Manager to be based in our Kenya office. .

Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and establish business opportunities within the region for SMECs services in line with the organizations strategic direction
• Identify key clients and build sustainable relationships with these clients
• Identify local consultants and agents in countries of operation and build strategic alliances with them to facilitate the winning and implementation of projects
• Provide guidance and support to SMECs project managers in the implementation of projects and achievement of financial targets, including the control of project debtors.
• Provide guidance and support to Regional Manager – East Africa (K) in marketing of SMECs services and the preparation of proposals. Manage agents, as appropriate
• Work closely with SMECs Functional General Managers to identify, track, bid and win projects.
• Achieve annual fees and contribution targets for the country and maintain country overheads within budget.
• Fulfil project roles as Project Director/Project Manager/ Project Coordinator on selected projects and as greed with Functional Managers.
• Establish country and regional strategies and business plans for SMECs operations in with the organizations strategic plan.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Project Management skills preferably as a team leader
• Business Management skills and sound commercial skills
• Marketing and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of SMECs capabilities
• Understanding of the donor funded consulting environment
• Experience in Africa s essential
• Tertiary qualifications
• Position is based in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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