KAM Business Competitiveness Services Executive Officer Job

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), established in 1959, is a membership organization representing over 750 leading manufacturing and value-add companies in Kenya.
KAM is seeking to competitively fill the following vacant position:-Designation: Executive Officer –
Business Competitiveness Services

Reporting to: The Head, KAM Consulting

Work Type: Term Contract – 2 Year with Possibility of Renewal

Location: Nairobi

Reporting Date: Immediately

Job Purpose: To increase the uptake of business information and competitiveness services offered by KAM to enable members increase productivity and expand their global foot print.

Duties and Responsibilities

• This will be a cross functional role for KAM Consulting expected to offer strategic leadership and execution to the function and growth with duties as follows:-
• Developing a well-defined Business Information Services (BIS) to support KAM membership
• Establishing and updating an effective knowledge management portal for business
• Introduction and enhancing uptake of additional business services as well as increasing uptake of already existing services eg KAIZEN events, lean manufacturing and other productivity related programs/certifications.
• Developing and implementing a market penetration strategy for BIS covering all pillars related to KAM: membership, policy advocacy and communication.
• Plan and organize trade missions and expos to markets of interest to KAM members to grow access to markets and identify investment opportunities.
• Establish market access and market expansion opportunities locally and internationally for members.
• Design relevant communication tools for BIS services to enhance corporate brand and country image locally, regionally and internationally.
• Articulate membership issues and offer advocacy support to members in collaboration with other units within KAM.
• Identify and engage the relevant government agencies, regulatory authorities, business associations and other stakeholders to support industry development and market growth.
• Enhance Kenya’s export competitiveness through initiatives that promote product development, adaptation and value addition.
• Research and advise on global, regional and local BIS trends and establishment of market share for Kenyan products in different countries.
• Liaise with KAM’s other units to prepare quality information materials, position papers, communication, and media responses on BIS Issues.
• Facilitate Business to Business cooperation towards promoting market linkages locally and internationally and strengthen distributorship networks for members.
• Analyse competition for Kenyan products locally and internationally to help shape KAM Consulting strategy
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or the Chief Executive Officer

Qualifications:

• A degree in either of the following; Economics, Business Development, Sales, Marketing
• Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience.
• Computer proficiency

Personal attributes:

• Excellent relationship management and networking skills
• Excellent Marketing and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Team player and enthusiastic.
• Keen attention to detail
• Knowledge of the industrial sector in Kenya and willingness to learn global trends.

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit an email application with the word “EO, BIS” on the subject line of the email and a copy of updated CV only with daytime telephone/mobile numbers, email address and three referees with telephone/mobile numbers and email addresses not later than July 24, 2015 to hr@kam.co.keOnly short-listed candidates will be contacted