Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmo...

Responsibilities or duties

The Business Development Associate (BDA) – Strategic Consultancy Accelerator Programme (SCAP) will drive the growth and successful implementation of the SCAP programme at the Strathmore Research and Consultancy Centre. The role is responsible for client acquisition, relationship management, programme coordination, participant engagement, and ecosystem development for consultants enrolled in the programme.

The BDA will work closely with Strathmore Business School to onboard participants, coordinate programme delivery, and ensure a seamless client experience throughout the training journey. Beyond programme delivery, the role will coordinate a structured six-month mentorship programme for each cohort and facilitate participants’ transition into a Community of Practice (CoP) for consultants.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Education, Development Studies, or a related field

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and pitching skills.
• Strong programme coordination and project management abilities.
• Ability to build and sustain professional networks and partnerships.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service orientation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and work within deadlines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or programme management systems

Experience needed

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in business development, programme coordination, client relationship management, training programmes, or consultancy-related work.

Experience in professional development programmes, executive education, entrepreneurship support, or consultancy ecosystem development is an added advantage.

Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, partnerships, and client acquisition.

Experience coordinating mentorship programmes, learning communities, or professional networks is desirable.

• Business development and sales
• Programme coordination and client experience
• Mentorship and community of practice coordination
• Programme tracking and reporting tasks
• Stakeholder and partnership management

• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and pitching skills.
• Strong programme coordination and project management abilities.
• Ability to build and sustain professional networks and partnerships.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and data management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service orientation.
• Ability to coordinate multiple activities and work within deadlines.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High levels of professionalism, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM or programme management systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Education, Development Studies, or a related field