Kenya Industrial
Estates was established Ltd in 1967 with the mandate of facilitating and
promoting industrialization through the development of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
The company
is currently undergoing a steep growth trajectory as it repositions to
contribute to the realization of vision 2030.
Consequently,
a vacancy has arisen as follows:-
Planning & Research Officer
Reporting to Corporate Strategy & Planning Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
Reporting to Corporate Strategy & Planning Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
- To collect research materials.
- To write policy papers.
- To plan in order to provide
long term strategies to the company.
- To coordinate the preparation
and implementation of the corporate plan.
- To plan and develop the
organization management information system in liaison with ICT manager.
- To assist in preparation of
funding proposals for the company donors and the Government as and when
required.
- To attend management meetings,
seminars workshops as and when required.
- To train staff in the
department on research and planning areas of the company
- To identify causes of
variations between results and the plans and distinguish those causes that
are controllable and the ones beyond control.
- To appraise the company
management on the achievements and the shortfalls over the planed period.
- To perform any other duties as
required by the company.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
- At least 3 years in the similar
position.
- Ability to conduct effective
presentations and to convey ideas by clearly formulating positions on
issues and articulating options while simultaneously conveying the maximum
necessary information.
- Must possess an awareness of
other disaster response organizations.
- Knowledgeable about the
development and use of integrated action planning concepts and processes.
- Must be proficient with
information systems.
- Must be proficient in task
force records management.
- Must be able to effectively
communicate orally and in writing.
Business Development Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will Conduct extensive market research and continue gathering information throughout the life of the business.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will Conduct extensive market research and continue gathering information throughout the life of the business.
Must have
considerable sales experience, be an organized and strong negotiator, and be
aware of and responsive to economic trends, government policies.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- To formulate and implement
company policy on credit facility investments.
- To advise the company on SMEs
industry trends.
- To coordinate and update
country wide status of company portfolio status.
- To receive and appraise loan
applications for disbursement.
- To coordinate branches on
investment activities and initiating implementation of projects.
- To supervise departmental staff
and ensuring proper placement in the departments.
- To coordinate technical support
services.
- To represent the company at
ministry meetings, seminars and other relevant forums
- To ensure proper orientation of
credit officers of the department.
- To ensure high quality and
commercially viable provisions of business advisory services.
- To monitor the country wide
loan implementations and adherence to loan disbursement procedures.
- To coordinate the review and
supervision of all investments and recommend necessary action on them like
rehabilitation, reschedulement or liquidation.
- To be responsible for
investment ranking into performance categories.
- Collaborations and partnerships
in the support of MSMIs.
- Coordinating entrepreneurship
training.
- Ensure provision of high
quality and commercially viable business consultancy services.
- Provision of market access
services to MSMIs.
- Provision of Business
information services.
- Provision of technology
transfer.
- Facilitating subcontracting and
linkages.
- Establishment and maintenance
of information centres.
- Develop new lines of non-fund
based revenue.
- Promoting and marketing company
products/services.
- Participating in development of
new products.
- Participating in screening and
selection of potential clients for the company’s products and services.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Marketing, economics and business studies from a recognized institution.
- Masters’ degree is an added
advantage.
- At least 3 years’ experience in
management level.
- Be a team player with great
leadership abilities.
- Banking or microfinance
experience will be an added advantage.
- Computer proficiency is a must.
Budget Accountant
Reporting to Finance Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
Reporting to Finance Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
- Analyze monthly department
budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Direct the preparation of
regular and special budget reports.
- Consult with managers to ensure
that budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
- Provide advice & technical
assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation and budget preparation.
- Summarize budgets and submit
recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
- Match specific programs with
appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- A degree in Bachelor of
Commerce (Finance) from a recognized institution.
- CPA (K) Holder.
- At least 3 years in budget
analysis.
- Identifying complex problems
and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions.
- Using logic and reasoning to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
Assistant Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Reporting
to the Human Resource & Administration Manager, the successful candidate
will undertake the following duties:-
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Monitors & track
productivity levels across the organization.
- Directs and monitors the
conduct of performance appraisal as per set schedules, provides technical
guidance to appraisers, overseas proper documentation and timely decision
making.
- Monitors the execution of
well-planned induction programmes to enable the new employees reach productivity
levels faster.
- Facilitates the development of
appropriate organization structure with clearly defined roles and manpower
requirements.
- Track staff movement and ensure
vacancies are filled within stipulated time using the most effective and
cost efficient method and sources.
- Initiates and participates in
the selection process to select the most suitable candidate.
- Formulates policies related to
people management, deployment to build a positive and performance oriented
culture in the organization.
- Identifies critical employee
training needs across the company, designs the annual training calendar,
supervises its execution and monitors the effectiveness of training.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Human
Resource from a recognized institution.
- Higher national diploma from a
recognized institution.
- Masters’ degree is an added
advantage.
- At least 3 years’ experience in
management level.
- Be a team player with great
leadership abilities.
- Ability to analyze problems,
identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions
and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Research, analyze and evaluate
new service delivery methods and techniques.
- Ability to motivate teams to
produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously
manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group
meetings.
- Develop a sense of
responsibility among your subordinates.
- Make sound and timely
decisions.
How to apply
Those
candidates 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, the
relevant experience and addressed to the undersigned.
Applicants
must also indicate their current and expected salaries.
The
applications should be received not later than 17th June, 2013.
Please note
only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB- Women
and physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.
HR &
Administration Manager,
Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd,
P.O. Box 78029-00507, Nairobi.
Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd,
P.O. Box 78029-00507, Nairobi.
Email:
admin@kie.co.ke
