Posted:Mon at 1:27 PM
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Professional Training & Coaching
Description:
Kenya Association of Manufacturers is the representative organisation for manufacturing value-add industries in Kenya. Established in 1959 as a private sector body, KAM has evolved into a dynamic, vibrant, credible and respected business association that unites industrialists and offers a common voice for businesses. KAM provides an essential link for co-operation, dialogue and understanding with the Government by representing the views and concerns of its members to the relevant authorities. In pursuit of its core mandate of policy advocacy, KAM promotes trade and investment, upholds standards, encourages the formulation, enactment and administration of sound policies that facilitate a competitive business environment and reduce the cost of doing business. In 2009, KAM unveiled a new corporate image as it observed 50 years since its establishment. Mission To promote competitive and sustainable local manufacturing. Vision To be a World-class BMO that effectively delivers services to its members Goal To transform KAM into a sustainable member-focused association delivering relevant, quality, timely and effective services to its members Values KAM has 6 values that are the key drivers of its corporate culture. These are Responsiveness, Integrity, Innovation, Inclusiveness, Teamwork and Excellence Purpose To create wealth at both corporate and individual levels by advocating for a competitive environment for businesses to operate, thereby creating better industries, growing the economy, creating jobs and hence resulting in better standards of living for Kenyans. Strategic Objectives Driving industrial growth and realization of 15% contribution of manufacturing sector to GDP by 2019 Supporting skills-based job creation agenda and increase manufacturing sector jobs by 33% Enhancing market access for products, locally and globally to grow exports by 33% by 2019 Retaining and recruiting a broad membership base Operational excellence
Job Description
To provide high-level administrative support for the Chief Executive to ensure the office can efficiently accomplish key tasks and organization’s objectives.
Key objectives
- High level of customer service
- Confidentiality of information
- Effective running of the Chief Executive’s Office
- High level of accuracy
Duties and Responsibilities
The specific duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: -
- Provide first level customer service support, manage the Chief Executive’s Office as well as the schedule of the Chief Executive, including internal and external meetings, and local and international engagements, appointments, visitors and meetings.
- Receive, assist, direct, track, monitor and manage internal/external inquiries to the Chief Executive’s office.
- Drafting correspondence and/or respond/act on behalf of the Chief Executive’s Office.
- Conduct research, prepare reports, and analyze data to assist with the executive's decision-making process.
- Take minutes and, where assigned, represent the Chief Executive’s Office in meetings.
- On behalf of the Chief Executive’s Office, communicate sensitive information to external sources and senior management and follow up on routine reports to ensure deadlines are met.
- Manage all travel arrangements(s) for the Chief Executive in liaison with the Procurement and Finance section.
- Providing support to the Board and Leadership Team for efficient and effective decision making and taking of Minutes and tracking action items from the meetings.
- Providing enhanced links and relations between the Chief Executive’s office and external partners and ensuring the outreach of the Chief Executive’s in delivery of services to members through being a point of contact.
- Manage the Chief Executive’s Social media profile, petty cash, filing returns, and maintaining records and expense reports /reconciliations.
- Support corporate event planning and other special projects as assigned.
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive’s Office from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications/ PR /Marketing or Business Administration/Development /Management or their equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years working in a similar role.
Personal attributes:
- Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and familiar with various office technology and software tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time