Chief of Staff

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya BURN Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

BURN Manufacturing is a local manufacturer of eco-friendly stoves in Kenya. Their product cut down on carbon emissions by 50% when cooking and helps save time.

JOB SUMMARY

BURN is looking for a Chief of Staff to work closely with the company’s Chief Executive Officer to flesh out the short and long-term goals and make sure the company’s output falls in line with those goals.Skills and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, finance, or marketing required.Master of Business Administration recommended.Must have at least 10 years of experience in strategic planning, business management, corporate leadership, and financial decision-making.Must have demonstrated proficiency in analytical research, leadership, and strategic planning.Must possess exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills.Must have a strong working knowledge of management strategies, financial accounting, human resource planning, customer relations, and the implementation of new technologies.Must be familiar with fundraising and increasing revenue while maintaining a comprehensive and cohesive brand or identity.Must be comfortable with public speaking and communicating both verbally and in writing.Must be able to multitask with research projects, data analysis, coordination with the executive team, and acting as the public face of the company in the absence of the company’s CEO.Must be willing to challenge standard thinking with new ideas, new approaches, and new solutions.Must have strong decision-making skills and the determination to see projects through to the end.Demonstrated skills in leadership, management, and collaboration.Must be self-directed and able to work independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with senior management to devise effective short and long-term plans.Carry out initial research, project design, and thought partnership with the CEO.Reviews and analyses the different strategic options and gives advice on the best way forward for both product and geographic expansion.Work across multiple teams to develop IM, Board Reports, Corporate Presentations, Pitch DecksAnalyses the success of products, projects, and activities and discovers ways to increase revenue.Leads and supports management in the application and implementation of new policies and procedures.Develops new business opportunities by leveraging contacts, pursuing new product development, and improving project efficiency.Support SMT with decision-making by leveraging the Internal Market Intelligence Team as a resource to assist in budgeting, resourcing decisions, and change management.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Business development, Business management, Teamwork, Business intelligence, Project preparation and planning, Collaboration

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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