KAM Head of Policy Research and Advocacy Job

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers – the representative organization for manufacturing value-add Industries in Kenya is seeking to competitively fill the following position:-Head of Policy Research and Advocacy

Designation: Senior Executive Officer

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Purpose: To provide overall direction and oversight to KAM Policy Research and Advocacy Work

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee an effective Policy, Research and Advocacy strategy for KAM;
• Oversee research, development and presentation of holistic analyses of impact of national, regional and international policy on the manufacturing sector;
• Provide technical advice and support for governance and policy institutions on KAM’s policy advocacy agenda;
• Maintain an observatory on national, regional and international developments that impact on industry;
• Effectively engage members of KAM to make contributions to advocacy positions of the organization through committees and sectors;
• Ensure timely dissemination of KAM policy related information to all stakeholders;
• Overall development and management of the Policy Research and Advocacy Unit;
• Establish and coordinate constructive and sustainable networks/partnerships with local and international BMOs, research and higher learning institutions, governance institutions and key actors in the manufacturing sector in Kenya to ensure collaborative strategies and effective support networks to deliver on KAM’s policy advocacy agenda;
• Provide technical support for the development of structured opportunities to facilitate internal and partner learning for decision-making and influencing practice.
• Take lead in the development of resourcing strategies for the Policy Research and Advocacy Unit that respond to KAM’s business development plan as well as oversight budget and expenditure for the Unit;
• Develop and operationalize effective reporting mechanisms for the policy research and advocacy unit and ensure timely periodic, monthly and annual progress reports of the programme;
• Ensure KAM is represented in forums of interest to its members;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, law or other comparable discipline
• Msc or MA. in Economics, Law, international trade and or international business relations
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.
• Strong leadership skills and a team player
• Customer relationship management skills
• At least 5 years relevant experience at management level in a reputable organization.

How to Apply

Interested and qualifying candidates may forward their application and Curriculum Vitae only to the Chief Executive on hr@kam.co.ke with the words “Head of PRAU” on the email subject line to reach us by 24th July, 2015 COB.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.