KICC Recruiting (4 positions)

The Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) isestablished as a State Corporation under the State Corporation Act Cap 446 todischarge the following mandates:

- Promote and market conference tourism locally andinternationally;

- Monitor the quality and standard of conference facilities andadvice both private and public investors on improvement of such facilities;

- Plan and implement the expansion and modernization ofexisting conference facilities and develop new ones; and

- Carry out any other mandate relevant to its principalmandate.

KICC is in the process of recruiting suitable persons and invites applicationsfor the posts indicated below:

i. Applicants should be computer literate to be able to work ina highly computerized environment.

ii. Applicants should be self driven, highly motivated, energeticand team players.

iii. Applicants should have excellent oral and writtencommunication skills.

iv. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Financial Controller 

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• Coordinate the establishment of sound financial policies, systems and procedure in compliance with statutory regulations.
• Coordinate the preparation and evaluation of annual and revised Corporation’s and departmental budgets and establish a sound budgetary system.
• Provide professional advice on the optimal capital expenditure decisions, resource allocation and utilization of the Corporation assets.
• Ensure the preparation of monthly, quarterly and financial statements and management reports.
• Liaise with external organization, governmental agencies and ministries including external audit.

Reporting to the General Manager Finance &Administration, the ideal candidate will:

• Possess Bachelor of commerce in (Accounting/Finance)
• CPA (K)
• ICPAK membership
• Business planning and budgeting experience
• Knowledge of Computerized Accounting packages
• Have at least five (5) years relevant experience as a senior Accountant
• Experience in a reputable firm
• Asset management skills

Security & Safety Manager 

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• To oversee the protection and guarding of the premises (property, tenants, guests and staff).
• Develop and implement the Corporation’s disaster-preparedness strategies and policies.
• Liaise with external organization, governmental agencies and ministries on security issues.
• Coordinate the establishment and implementation of crime preventive and detection strategies
• Carry out investigations on all incidents of security nature conclusively.
• Identify cost effective opportunities for improvement of security and safety within the Corporation
• Managing outsourced security service providers
• Enforce safety measures and discipline through strict controls and sensitization programs
• Ensure effectiveness of CCTV surveillance at the Corporation.

Reporting to the General Manager Operations,the ideal candidate will:

• Possess Bachelors degree in social sciences or relevant field
• Diploma in criminology or security will be an added advantage
• Chief Inspector of Police or equivalent
• Conversant with CCTV surveillance systems
• Crime detection and investigation skills
• Report writing and Presentation skills
• Business planning and budgeting
• Experience in a reputable firm
• 5 Years working experience in a Management position
• Able to work under pressure, meet targets and manage conflicting priorities

Assistant Supply Chain Manager 

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• Ensure procurement of goods and services is done in accordance with KICC’s procurement policies
• Assist in the management of the procurement budget in accordance with the KICC’s overall business strategy
• Participate in the annual pre-qualification of suppliers of goods and services
• Participate in the process of procurement of plant equipment, goods and services
• Coordinate the preparation, circulation and evaluation of tenders in liaison with the relevant departments and tender committee
• Ensure that the Corporation gets value for money through procurement of high quality goods and services
• Participate in the verification and disposal of surplus and obsolete stores
• Ensure that maximum safety and security conditions in stores are maintained
• Management of existing and new contracts

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, theideal candidate will:

• Possess Bachelor of Commerce/Supplies/Economics
• Higher Diploma, Certified Institute of Purchasing and Supplies CIPS (Final) in Purchasing and Supplies.
• Compliant to the Supplies Practioners’ Management Act, 2007
• Member Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• Knowledge and skills in Public Procurement regulations
• Experience in a reputable firm
• Three (3) years working experience with at least one (1) year in the similar position

Sales Executive 

1 Post

Description of Key Duties:

• Ensure that the set sales targets are realized consistently in value and volume.
• Implement the agreed marketing promotional activities.
• Recruit and develop customers into growth.
• Co-ordinate the Sales performance of various products to ensure overall segment target is achieved.
• Regularly analyze sales and take corrective action to achieve targets.
• Provide sales forecast and feedback to the sales manager to plan for current and future capacities and as inputs into the supply chain planning.
• Analyze on a regular basis own sales and competitors’ as well as trends in the industry.

Reporting to the Sales Manger, the idealcandidate will:

• Possess Bachelor of Commerce/Business Administration (Marketing )
• CIMA, Post Graduate Diploma - (MSK, KIM) will be an added advantage
• Consumer and customer marketing knowledge
• Good knowledge of products of the meeting industry.
• Client profiling skills
• 2 Years working experience in a similar position
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and manage conflicting priorities
• Have shown ability and merit in work performance
• Clean valid driving license

Applications including updated CurriculumVitae’s and copies of certificates should reach the undersigned by 5th October,2011.

Note: No on-line application.

The Managing Director
The Kenyatta International Conference Centre
P O Box 30746-00100
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Kenyatta International Conference Centre is an Equal Opportunity employer.


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