Are
you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, supports team
work and nurtures a high performance culture?
KCA University is a dynamic private university in Kenya committed to quality service and ethical practices.
Due to its rapid growth over the years, we are seeking to recruit a competent, dynamic and ambitious professional to fill up the position below.
General Manager, Institute for Capacity Development
Reporting To: Vice Chancellor
Terms Of Employment : Fixed Contract
Job Grade : 8
Closing Date : 12TH July, 2013
Overall Function:
To provide leadership and management to the University’s consultancy and Executive training team and nurture a business like culture.
Responsibilities
- Strategic
leadership and direction of Consultancy and Training Services
- Develop and
implement mid-term (1 - 3 years), short-term (Monthly, Quarterly) and half
year plans.
- Managing and
overseeing general Operations of the Division
- Ensure Business
Development, particularly effective coverage of market segments, business
growth and focus on customer service excellence through the team.
- Ensure procedure
and processes for quality assurance for delivery of consultancy and
training services
- Identify and
manage business risks by developing an appropriate risk mitigation
framework.
- Spearheading the
business development strategy for brand building, identifying and
diversifying product portfolio, increasing market share and revenue
growth.
- Prepare
departmental Budget
- Coordinating
budget preparation for KCA Consulting & Training Services Projects
- Evolve business
development strategies for better customer relationship management.
- Proactively
exploring and coordinating strategic partnerships and benchmarking
initiatives in consultancy and training.
- Preparing
divisional performance reports to facilitate decision-making in line with
the requirements of the organization.
- Develop, Implement
and review divisional policies and procedures for operational efficiency
and control.
- Ensuring prudent
financial management for operational sustainability.
Key
skills & experience
- Strong business
management and strategic planning skills
- Entrepreneurial
skills with high level of business understanding
- Leadership and
influencing skills
- Organizational
skills
- People
management and Mentorship skills
- Exceptional
communication skills
- Excellent
negotiation skills
- 10 years
relevant experience with at least 4 years at senior management level in
consultancy, business development, marketing and training or any other
relevant area. Not more than 50 years of age.
Interested
candidates should send their applications enclosing copies of certificates,
testimonials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating achievements, current and
expected salary and send to hr@kca.ac.ke not later than 12th July 2013.
Director, Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O. Box 56808-00200,Nairobi, Kenya
