Regional Intern Job in Kenya

Internships

Job Purpose: 

To provide support to the county business agenda, membership recruitment and retention within Lower Eastern Region.

Key objectives

  • Membership recruitment and retention
  • Database management
  • Information dissemination
  • Timely and accurate reports
  • County Level lobbying and advocacy

Duties and Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following: –

  • Support in membership recruitment, retention and to ensure Vibrant and Active Network.
  • Support in follow up on outstanding subscription from members.
  • Address Members’ advocacy issues and where necessary, escalate to the Secretariat.
  • Assisting the Regional Coordinator as the Secretary to Regional Committees and any meeting that are of interest to manufacturers.
  • Assist in liaising with County government and other government agencies (Kenya Power, KEBS, NEMA, etc.) on issues of concern to region members.
  • Assist in organizing and coordinating chapter activities – meetings, seminars, workshops and other functions in consultation with the chairman and /or Secretariat.
  • Representing the Association in various local forums; County Budget, County Assembly legislation meetings on Bills that are of interest to KAM Members.
  • Assist in sharing of information relevant to members.

  • Assist in coordination of Regional & County Business Agenda activities at chapter / Coordination of BMOs Coalition activities.
  • Assist in administering policy formulation tools to ensure ease of doing business for members.
  • Support the Regional Coordinator in Capacity Building Trainings for chapter members.
  • Database Development, updating and maintenance for key contacts in region to enhance KAM services and network.
  • Support interlinkage with the KAM sectors.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive from time to time.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Economics , Public Policy or PR /Marketing or Business Administration/Development/Management or their equivalent
  • Volunteer experience in event management and client support is an added advantage, Attachment experience preferably in sales and marketing, busy customer help desk /relevant work is desirable.

Personal attributes:

  • Excellent relationship management and networking skills
  • Knowledge of devolution affairs and role of Counties in enhancing local trade.
  • Knowledge of the industrial sector in Kenya and willingness to learn global trends.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Effective organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  • Team player and enthusiastic.
  • Keen attention to detail

Skills: 

  • Lobbying and advocacy
  • customer service
  • stakeholder communication
  • account management
  • trade
  • policy and marketing

How to Apply

Interested and qualifying candidates should complete the online application and submit their CV and Application letter only to hr@kam.co.ke indicating the words “Regional Intern” in the email subject line to reach us not later than 11th March 2023

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