Summary
Date Posted: Monday, February 21, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Regional Director

The successful candidate will have responsibility to:
• Manage and oversee execution of all aspects of Seed's Transformation Program (STP) and Seed Transformation Network-related activities based in Nairobi, Kenya, and the East African region
• Lead and manage employees based in Nairobi, Kenya
• Build and maintain relationships with local/regional stakeholders and program participants
• Analyze data on program participants' performance to inform continuous improvements to program design and operations
• Play a lead role in the recruitment, identification, and evaluation of participants for the STP
• Manage Seed volunteer business coaches based in Kenya and working throughout the region
• Manage and oversee execution of Stanford student intern program in the region
• Represent Stanford Seed East Africa at local and regional events
• Serve as local host to Stanford and international visitors
• Collaborate with peers based in other global regions

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required
• Master 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
• An advanced level of fluent English skills both oral and written
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member in a small office
• Advanced knowledge of East African culture, history and business etiquette
• 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
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies and effectively develops relationships that enhance overall goals.

Ability to contribute to a cooperative and supportive office environment characterized by service-oriented flexibility, workload fluctuations and variable planning time


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 visas, work authorization, and tax related laws and regulations as a condition of employment.
• Position is benefits eligible subject to applicable local and international laws and regulations, and Stanford University Global LLC.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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