Tana - Founders Association
Nairobi, Nairobi
Posted more than 30 days ago
- Company:
- Shortlist
- Company Description:
- Shortlist unlocks human capital for Africa’s most impactful and innovative employers. We believe in the power of great teams to change the world.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 2 years
- Education Level:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Number of vacancies:
- 1
Job Description
Responsibilities
Operations & Execution: Keep things running efficiently by managing priorities, tracking key deliverables, and coordinating across teams (Talent Success, Training, Recruitment, Operations). You'll help execute internal projects, ensure smooth handoffs between departments, and step in where needed to remove bottlenecks.
Meeting Preparation & Follow-Up: Support cofounders by preparing materials for prospect, client, and internal meetings. You'll document action items, track next steps, and ensure they are executed by the relevant teams.
Sales & Growth Support: Assist in running and refining sales experiments, tracking key performance metrics, and ensuring the CRM is always up to date with prospect and client interactions. You'll help research leads, prepare materials for outreach, and coordinate follow-ups to drive business growth.
Data & Strategic Insights: Analyse business performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve decision-making. You'll help track key business KPIs, organize reports, and ensure leadership has the right information to make informed choices.
Requirements
2+ years of experience in consulting, startup strategy & operations, or other relevant commercial roles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities for growth.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while knowing when to ask for help.
Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced startup environment.
Proactive and eager to learn, take ownership, and contribute new ideas.
Location
This is a hybrid position based in Nairobi, Kenya.