Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. We offer Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Trainings. We partner with clients in various industries.

Role Objective

Our client is looking for a reliable, proactive, and self-motivated Operations & Business Development Assistant to coordinate projects, support daily operations, and ensure activities are executed smoothly and efficiently.

The successful candidate will take ownership of assigned tasks, solve operational challenges promptly, coordinate with clients and vendors, and ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and manage multiple projects from start to end, ensuring timelines and deliverables are achieved.
• Drive to project sites, vendor locations, and client meetings to monitor work progress, address logistical needs, and ensure smooth execution.
• Identify issues early and take immediate, practical action to resolve them without waiting for direction.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and timely completion of activities.
• Use sales and negotiation skills to engage clients, negotiate with vendors, strengthen relationships, and support business growth where required.
• Maintain project trackers and operational records to monitor progress, outstanding actions, and key deliverables.
• Keep leadership updated through clear, concise, and timely progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and required action.
• Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, and action points to ensure agreed commitments are delivered on time.
• Support ad hoc operational assignments and special projects as required by management.
• Handle company, client, and business information with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Communication or relevant field
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in operations, project coordination, project management, business development, administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience coordinating projects or managing multiple workstreams.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to drive regularly for work-related activities.
• Experience in sales, business development, client relationship management, or vendor management will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Highly proactive and self-motivated.
• Reliable, accountable, and results-oriented.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident in dealing with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

• Oversee daily operations and manage multiple projects from start to end, ensuring timelines and deliverables are achieved.
• Drive to project sites, vendor locations, and client meetings to monitor work progress, address logistical needs, and ensure smooth execution.
• Identify issues early and take immediate, practical action to resolve them without waiting for direction.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and timely completion of activities.
• Use sales and negotiation skills to engage clients, negotiate with vendors, strengthen relationships, and support business growth where required.
• Maintain project trackers and operational records to monitor progress, outstanding actions, and key deliverables.
• Keep leadership updated through clear, concise, and timely progress reports, highlighting achievements, challenges, and required action.
• Coordinate meetings, follow-ups, and action points to ensure agreed commitments are delivered on time.
• Support ad hoc operational assignments and special projects as required by management.
• Handle company, client, and business information with a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Confident in dealing with clients, vendors, and stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Sales and negotiation skills

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Communication or relevant field
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in operations, project coordination, project management, business development, administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience coordinating projects or managing multiple workstreams.
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to drive regularly for work-related activities.
• Experience in sales, business development, client relationship management, or vendor management will be an added advantage.