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Posted:Jun 17

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Name:Kenya Association of Manufacturers
Industry: Professional Training & Coaching
Website: http://kam.co.ke/
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 voi… 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 View more View less
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Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Internship
Job Description

Job Purpose:

  • We are seeking a motivated intern to provide coordination and support services for the advancement of the goals of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), specifically within the Automotive Sector and allied sub-sectors.

Specific Objectives

  • Sector Coordination & Support – Coordinate and support the advancement of the goals of KAM’s sectoral work.
  • Implementation of Manufacturing Functions – Support the effective implementation of manufacturing sector functions.
  • Account Management – Provide account management for assigned sectors, ensuring member needs are addressed.
  • Administrative Support – Implement administrative activities required to ensure smooth sector operations.
  • Information Dissemination – Ensure timely and effective communication of relevant information to members.
  • Reporting – Deliver timely and accurate reports to support decision-making and accountability

Duties & Responsibilities

Sector Coordination & Secretariat Support:

  • Provide secretariat services to industrial sectors under the Association and coordinate their activities.
  • Facilitate quarterly and special sector/sub-sector meetings.
  • Support in developing and updating industrial sector profiles.

Policy & Advocacy Support:

  • Identify policy issues and develop strategies, position papers, and memoranda to influence key decision makers.
  • Support execution of government engagements and policy monitoring (National & EAC budget-making processes).
  • Assist in addressing members’ advocacy issues through engagements with government agencies, regulators, and stakeholders.

Capacity Building & Strategic Development:

  • Support capacity building by developing and implementing strategies and strategic relationships.
  • Support in the development and implementation of strategies to nurture sectors and sub-sectors.

Member Services & Account Management:

  • Provide effective account management by responding to members’ policy-related and operational queries.
  • Maintain and update databases of key contacts to enhance KAM services, networks, and advocacy work.
  • Disseminate information effectively to members via emails, WhatsApp groups, sector briefs, and profiles.

Resource Mobilization & Reporting:

  • Support in resource mobilization to facilitate sector-related work.
  • Deliver timely and accurate reports to support decision-making and accountability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline
  • At Least 1-Year Experience in a Similar Position

Personal attributes and skills:

  • Advocacy & Policy Engagement Skills
  • Planning, Organization & Project Management
  • Communication & Information Management
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Technical & ICT Competence
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