OFFICER SPECIAL PROJECTS

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Reporting to Manager Special Projects, the Job holder’s main objective is to market OPI related products and other business solution services to meet the departmental business goals. The individual will also be responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and administering of special projects marketing functions/ activities geared towards achieving the broader business objectives and creating top of the mind OPI/COYA brand awareness for the institute business growth.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

I.                 Marketing and raising the brand of the Company of the Year Awards (COYA) SME of the Year Awards (SMOYA), Organizational Performance Index (OPI)and other business projects in Business Solutions Centre 

II.                 Recruiting organizations to participate in the annual COYA / SMOYA events

III.               Forge partnerships with other organizations to develop sectorial Award Schemes based on the OPI Business Excellence Model

IV.               Supporting organizations to complete the OPI assessment process leading to COYA particpation

V.                 Designing business interventions based on OPI feedback reports

VI.               Developing concepts for International Learning Exchange Programmes, sourcing for International Partners and recruiting organizations to sign up for the programmes.

VII.            Sourcing for sponsors and partners to provide both financial and technical support in running the departmental events such as COYA gala Dinner, raise the COYA brand as well as making the department self-sustainable.

VIII.          Gather market Intelligence and creative development of strategies to explore special projects business opportunities

IX.               Champion first class customer service to all the clients.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS

I.                    Relevant degree in business with bias in Marketing

II.                 At least three years’ work experience in Marketing to corporate clients and proven track record of business success.

III.               Relevant professional qualification will be added advantage.

IV.               High level skills in organizing events, planning, budget, working with partners, planning and strategy execution.

V.                 Highly proficient in the use of ICT.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

I.                    Aggressive in sales and marketing especially to  corporate clients and is result oriented

II.                 Excellent analytical thinking with good conceptual skills

III.               Excellent management and leadership skills

IV.               Highly creative and passionate about exploring new ideas

V.                 Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines

VI.               Impressive presentation skills with ability to confidently make effective presentation and business pitching

VII.            Have a well-developed interview and negotiation skills

VIII.          Possess high sense of integrity and confidentiality.

Interested candidates are advised to visit our website: www.kim.ac.ke for a more detailed job description and qualifications.

Interested candidates are advised to send their applications in MS word Format to recruitment@kim.ac.ke to reach us

by 11th December 2019.

In addition please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees.

NB: Late applications will not be considered Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. KIM is an equal opportunity employer.