Senior Operations Officer Job in Kenya

Kenya Industrial Estates is a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises established in 1967 with the mandate of promoting industrialization through indigenous enterprise development in the country. 
 
To achieve this mandate, the company provides Industrial Parks, medium to long term financing, and business advisory / training services.

The company plans to fill the following positions with a view to effectively discharge on its mandate:

Job Title: Senior Operations Officer 


Reporting Relationships 

Direct reports: Corporate Strategy and Planning Manager 

Job Purpose:- 
  • Ensure that the branch is a profit Centre and oversee branch operations are in line with the KIE’s service charter and customer responsiveness; 
  • To coordinate the generation and implementation of company investments within the branches and provide timely progress performance reports to the management.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
  • Ensure that the branches operate as profit Centres
  • Oversee branch operations in line with the KIE’s service charter and customer responsiveness;
  • Coordinate preparation of operations and branch budgets;
  • Ensure operations policies are developed/reviewed and implemented;
  • Develop work plans for attainments for performance contract in liaison with the branch operations;
  • Develop/review branch profiles for investment purposes;
  • Participate in setting/cascading branch performance targets and ensure attainment of the same through weekly/monthly/quarterly reports;
  • To coordinate the generation and implementation of company investments within the branches;
  • Supervise and ensure effective management of company investment and assets within the branches;
  • Facilitate and maintain constant communication between H/O and branches on loan portfolios;
  • Ensure preparation of timely and accurate management reports by branches and advise the management on performance progress ;
  • Effectively participate Risk Appraisal Committee (RAC) as branch representative and provide timely progress reports to the management;
  • Assist in preparing quarterly PC performance reports of branch technical staff as may be required;
  • To ensure participation and coordination in relevant programmes/activities of the county Government and other agencies within the branches.
  • Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirement for Appointment
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business related courses;
  • A Master’s Degree is an added advantage;
  • Previous relevant work experience required with minimum experience of 3 years of progressive working;
  • Demonstrated good understanding and experience in operations matters;
  • Strong qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills;
  • Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Computer literacy and knowledge of different applications;
  • Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
How to Apply:-
 
Those employees who meet the job requirements as detailed in the advert are encouraged to apply. 

Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving details of educational and professional qualifications and addressed to the undersigned.

Applicants Must also indicate their current and expected salaries. 

The applications should be received not later than 11th November 2016.

HR & Administration Manager,
Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd,
P.O. Box 78029-00507, 
Nairobi.
 
Email: hr@kie.co.ke

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NB: KIE is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and committed to diversity and Gender Equity.