About US:
Q Sourcing is an East African human resource consulting and outsourcing company, combining unparalleled experience and expertise across business functions. Q Sourcing is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan. Our client is recruiting a high calibre individual to support the development of a new East African sector development and investment institution. They are independent private foundation, there are focused on catalysing the growth and competitiveness of key sectors in East Africa that impact large numbers of people.

Job Summary: The Industry Strategy Developer will provide critical support in setting up this significant and highly innovative new institution for East Africa. He / she will have the opportunity to participate in the implementation of a range of complex, challenging areas fundamental to the work of the institution. The industry strategy team shall be tasked with appraising high-potential industries in the East African region from a commercial stand point with a view to developing a deep understanding of the industry and formulating strategic options for organization to significantly expand the industry. Support will be provided to catalytic businesses in areas such as technology transfer, capacity building and access to finance (including organization making direct investment into companies crowding in investment from others). Broader industry-wide engagement on industry policies/ regulations, industry association capacity building, the R&D landscape and beyond will complement this support to lead businesses.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Overall Project Management:
· In charge of developing and documenting in detail a draft approach for Organization’s industry appraisals and the development of industry strategies (including resourcing plan and decision gate-way points);
· Delivering industry strategies for prioritized industries as required; and
· Directly managing internal staff and external senior consultants. There are likely to be between 5-10 people reporting (directly and indirectly) to the role holder at any time.
2. Resourcing and Development: Building industry strategy teams, including identifying/ recruiting industry experts and East Africa senior advisors;
3. Stakeholder engagement and management: Working closely with organization team members/ advisors to gain input into the industry appraisal process and seeking approval for recommended industries to move forward to later stages of the strategy development process and implementation.
4. Engagement with industry specialists: Building and developing networks within East Africa of specialists in various interest economic sectors who would be instrumental in gathering and analyzing data on these sectors, in addition to assisting and advising on strategy development.
5. Outputs: Writing papers and delivering presentations on the strategic industries selected with clear analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s degree or equivalent level professional qualifications;
· A minimum of ten years of relevant work experience.
· This role will require a high calibre and experienced individual with the highest levels of ambition and commitment to quality in order to drive this innovative new initiative forward.
· Exceptional skills in some of the following disciplines: project management, financial analysis, economic analysis, market studies and market modelling, corporate/industry strategy and business planning, international development (private sector focus), change management, complex problem solving;
· Proven ability to work cooperatively with other team members, consultants, senior advisors, and provide assistance and support to wider team members;
· Ability and willingness to travel in East Africa, up to approximately 25% of the time;
· Ability to build collaborative relationships with others inside and outside of the organization;
· Takes action to develop skills and knowledge required for effectiveness in the role (continuous learning);
· Ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, and interactions and in writing.
· Past experience in undertaking industry level analysis and due diligence;
· Good experience working in East African markets, with a well-developed network in the region;
· Significant experience identifying, managing and working with a diverse range of team members and consultants;
· Prior experience coping in a complex, fast moving environment and dealing p Experience understanding the interaction of governments and the private sector in East Africa; and

How to Apply:
If you believe you fit the required profile, please send your updated CV in confidence to: recruitment@qsourcing.com.

Please clearly mark your application as “Application_Industry Strategy Developer” in the subject line.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 1st June 2015 by 5:00pm