Business Liaison Officer

About the role

The Business Liaison Officer will support senior leadership in Nairobi and act as the primary point of contact for regional and international stakeholders. The role blends executive assistance, office administration, and trade coordination across multiple commodity sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate coffee‑related export shipments, including documentation and logistics.
• Support liaison activities for machinery, textiles, metals, minerals, energy and chemicals projects.
• Manage IT facilities by liaising with vendors and ensuring smooth operation of office technology.
• Update headquarters information, compile data for SDG reporting, and handle work‑permit applications for expatriates.
• Collect and report market and project data to both headquarters and the Nairobi office.
• Develop relationships with local suppliers and industries to facilitate trade of food materials and other products.
• Assist in market research, customer identification, and entry‑strategy development for East Africa.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of experience in administration, business development, trading or executive support.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple functions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Gross salary range of 130,000 – 140,000 (local currency) plus additional benefits.
• Full‑time permanent position within a multinational trading and investment group.