Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner

About the role

The Chief Executive Officer & Managing Partner will lead HR Digital Consulting Limited in delivering strategic HR advisory, AI‑driven digital solutions, ESG and Green Jobs initiatives across Kenya and the region. Reporting to the board, the role combines executive leadership with business development to expand the firm’s consulting, training, research and institutional development portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of consulting, training, research, HR advisory, AI, digital, ESG, sustainability and Green Jobs opportunities.
• Build and nurture strategic relationships with HR leaders, decision‑makers, development agencies, training institutions and consulting partners.
• Identify, qualify and follow up leads, converting them into high‑quality client assignments.
• Coordinate expressions of interest, proposals, concept notes, quotations, pitch decks and partnership submissions.
• Support assignment planning, consultant coordination, client communication, quality review and delivery oversight.
• Enhance business development visibility through events, digital platforms, thought leadership, opportunity trackers and partnership maps.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in Business, HRM, Strategy, OD, Education, Technology, Sustainability, Social Sciences or related field.
• Post‑graduate training or professional certification in HR, leadership, business development, project management, strategy, digital transformation, ESG or consulting is an advantage.
• Extensive experience in consulting, professional services, business development, partnerships or client relationship management.
• Exposure to HR, leadership, strategy, AI, digital transformation, sustainability, ESG, Green Jobs, institutional development, research or capacity building.
• Proven ability to engage senior professionals, institutional decision‑makers, development partners, private‑sector actors, NGOs and regional networks.
• Strong discipline in proposal coordination, opportunity tracking, client follow‑up and relationship management.

Required skills