About Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading provider of world-class professional services dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success. 

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across four (4) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market.

About YALI Regional Leadership Centre East Africa

The YALI Regional Leadership Center (RLC) East Africa (also known as the Center), located at Kenyatta University in Nairobi serves 14 countries in East and Central Africa. The Center is overseen by Deloitte East Africa and is supported by a growing number of public and private partners. It is a public-private partnership, capitalizing on the energy and dynamism of the private sector, the knowledge of African and American institutions, and the programmatic and educational resources of the U.S. Government. The Center will focus on engaging young East and Central African leaders from a wide range of organizations and backgrounds and with a diversity of experiences.

Main Purpose of Job

We are seeking to recruit a mature and result-oriented Alumni and Volunteer Relations Manager for YALI Regional Leadership Center - East Africa. The holder of this position will report to the Partnerships Manager, and will be responsible for Alumni engagement strategy, relationship management, mentorship coordination and business development. S/he will be the primary Centre focal point for YALI Africa alumni engagement.

• Oversee country focused alumni strengthening initiatives across the 14 Chapters in line with the Centers new alumni engagement and development strategy.
• Work closely with alumni chapter leaders in supporting strategic alumni initiatives, relationship development, and business development opportunities.
• Organize and coordinate alumni functions with special responsibility for the following: local and regional chapters, alumni publications, fund raising, recognition and awards, reunions, other special events and services.
• Work with Partnerships manager and the Country Alumni Chapters to develop portfolio of prospective funders, partners and stakeholders to support the implementation of alumni initiatives.
• Maintain the integrity of the alumni database ensuring that it is updated at all times.
• Manage and measure impact, including tracking best practices and processes for replication of high quality and consistent planning and execution.
• Oversee and ensure effective communication, vetting and disbursement of the Transformation Fund to qualifying alumni.
• Lead the coordination of all Center-related alumni events, working closely with YALI Africa Alumni working group and other USG initiatives in the region.

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in marketing/sales, public relations, communication or any other related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 year’s demonstrable experience in relationship management and business development.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and in written English. French desirable.
• Demonstrable event planning and organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• In-depth understanding of historical and emerging trends in the youth development.
• Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work independently, combined with the skills for thriving in a team environment to achieve institutional goals.
• High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed.

Your role as a leader 

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels.  We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities 

Living our Purpose - Acts as a role model, embracing and living our purpose and values, and recognizing others for the impact they make.

Influence - Influences clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior people.

Performance drive – Delivers exceptional client service; maximizes results and drives high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and borders.

Strategic direction - Translates broader strategy into a compelling team vision and goals; aligns the team and sets priorities to achieve objectives

Talent development - Develops high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunities.

How you’ll grow 

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.

From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. 

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world.https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html 

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energized team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it. 

If you meet the above requirements, please visit our website and apply online: www.deloitte.com/ke

Closing date: 7 March 2020                                                           

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.