The
Kenya Cultural Centre, incorporating Kenya National Theatre, is the country’s
oldest expressive cultural institution established in 1951 through Cap 218 Laws
of Kenya.
The
Centre is the national centre for cultural engagement, discourse, performance
and research.
The
Centre operates as a Semi-Autonomous Government Agency (SAGA) and is currently
domiciled under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts.
Corporation
Secretary
Reports
to: The Governing Council functionally; Executive Director /
CEO administratively
Broad
Function: The Corporation Secretary will be
responsible for all legal matters pertaining to the Centre including issues of
property management, insurance, civil and criminal proceedings, and rendering
legal advice to the Governing Council and the CEO on all legal matters.
In
addition, the Corporation Secretary will be responsible for Human Resources and
Administration functions of the Centre.
Duties
& Responsibilities
·
Acting as adviser to the Governing
Council
·
Observing all legal requirements
·
Liaising with auditors, lawyers, tax
advisers, bankers and shareholders on governance issues
·
Attending and take minutes of
directors’ and members’ meetings
·
Ensure compliance obligations under
relevant laws and the requirements of regulatory authorities are met
Academic
/ Professional Qualifications
·
Be a Kenyan Citizen
·
Holder of a least an Undergraduate
degree in Law or other social science discipline from a recognised institution
of higher learning
·
An advocate of the High Court of
Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
·
Have a certificate in Certified
Public Secretary (CPS-K)
Experience
·
Served in the Grade of Senior Legal
Officer or a comparable position in the public and private sector for a minimum
of three (3) years
Skills
·
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation
and conflict management skills,
·
Must be computer literate and
familiar with standard office computer applications
·
Demonstrated integrity, managerial,
administrative and professional competence in work performance
Business Development Manager
Reports to: Executive Director/CEO
Broad Function: The Business Development Manager will work to improve the
Centre’s market position and achieve financial growth by defining long-term
Centre’s strategic goals, build key customer relationships, identify business
opportunities, negotiate and close business deals and maintain extensive
knowledge of current creative market conditions and therefore maximize revenue
for Centre
Duties and Responsibilities
·
To prospect for new clients by
networking, advertising or other means of generating interest from potential
clients.
·
To plan persuasive approaches and
pitches that will convince potential clients to do business with the Centre.
·
Develop a rapport with new clients,
and set targets for sales and provide support that will continually improve the
relationship.
·
To grow and retain existing accounts
by presenting new solutions and services to clients
·
To manage the activities of others
staff responsible for developing business for the Centre.
·
Strategic planning is a key part of
this job description, since it is the business manager’s responsibility to
develop the pipeline of new business coming in to the Centre.
·
Have a thorough knowledge of the
market, the solutions/services the Centre can provide.
·
Prospect for potential new clients
and turn this into increased business.
·
Meet potential clients by growing,
maintaining, and leveraging your network.
·
Identify potential clients, and the decision
makers within the Centre.
·
Research and build relationships with
new clients.
·
Work with team to develop proposals
that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
·
Participate in pricing the
solution/service.
·
Handle objections by clarifying,
emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive
conclusion.
·
Present an image that mirrors that of
the Centre.
·
Ensure all team members represent the
Centre in the best light.
·
Present business development training
and mentoring to business developers and other internal staff.
·
Research and develop a thorough
understanding of the Centre’s people and capabilities.
·
Understand the Centre’s goal and
purpose so that will continual to enhance the Centre’s performance.
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in business
administration or related field.
·
An MBA is an added advantage.
Experience
·
At least 7 years of sales or
marketing experience.
Skills
·
Networking, Persuasion and
Prospecting skills
·
Research, and good communication
skills.
·
Prospecting Skills
·
Demonstrable proposal writing skills
·
Identification of Customer Needs and
Challenges.
·
Meeting Sales Goals, Professionalism,
CRM, and Microsoft Office.
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to send
their applications preferably in hard copies.
Applications can also be emailed
using the email addresses provided.
All applications should be received
by 9 December 2016.
The applications should be addressed
to:
The Executive Director/CEO
The Kenya Cultural Centre
P.O. Box 43031 – 00100
Nairobi
Email: jobs@kenyaculturalcentre.go.ke
and copy to kenyaculturalc@gmail.com
Application submission should include
the following: Cover letter, applicant’s CV, copies of relevant certificates
and recommendations, names and contacts of three professional referees and a
copy of national identity card