Africa Management Solutions Jobs in Kenya

Africa Management Solutions Manager, Communications and External Relations Jobs in Kenya


Responsibilities

Planning and implementation

  • Identify and mitigate communications challenges and risks which could impact on the CAK’s reputation, briefing the DG and management team as appropriate;
  • Develop a joined up approach and consistency of communications across CAK, with oversight and professional leadership of all communications activity and improved planning and prioritization of communications and marketing efforts and resources;
  • Develop a strong internal communications policy that will support employee communication, in conjunction with HR and other functions;
  • Develop and implement the Authority’ communication strategies to engage external stakeholders;
  • In conjunction with other functions develop a consistent internal and external corporate brand;
  • Develop communications key messages and talking points and manage the implementation across all communications programs (marketing, PR, IR, internal etc);
  • Assist with strategic communication requirements for executive team, including presentation development, interview talking points and speech writing. Assist in preparation of pre-production material for development of video documentaries and infomercials;
  • Establish corporate and digital media communications strategy;
  • Spearhead the publication of CAK newsletters and other publication materials.

    Media Stakeholders

  • Responsible for identifying and building relationships with new and existing editors, reporters, producers, bloggers and tech analysts to increase media coverage;
  • Drive editorial story planning, writing and pitching to both domestic and international press, including all necessary reporter follow-up efforts (fact-finding, quote development/approval, executive interview coordination, etc.) Uncover and exploit exposure opportunities with key media outlets;
  • Proactively seek and manage strategic executive visibility opportunities and enhance the Authority’s visibility through thought leadership;
  • Works with Advocacy team to identify key media opportunities with top tier media, economic and trade publications and analysts;
  • Establish a stakeholder management strategy, taking account of political and media agendas.

    Communication Management

  • Build internal capacity for effective communication;
  • Conduct daily media monitoring and reporting;
  • Develop and manage the Authority’s media library;
  • Develop work plans and budgets for the Communication department for approval;
  • Oversee the execution of the approved departmental work plans and budgets;
  • Oversee performance management in the department;
  • Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department;
    Identify training needs for the departmental staff;
  • Spearhead the recruitment of staff within the department;
  • Participate in the development of the CAK strategic plan;
  • Mentor and coach departmental staff;
  • Participate in committees as appropriate.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications, Law or any other related field;
  • Post graduate diploma in Public Relations, Journalism or Communications;
  • Membership to PRSK;
  • Proficiency in ICT, and;
  • Masters degree in business related fields/Social Sciences will be an added advantage.
  • At least twelve (12) years’ experience in a similar position in a reputable organization, with at least 3 years at a supervisory level;
  • Diverse experience in public relations, communication and events planning;
  • Knowledge of content development; and
  • Experience in preparation and edition of presentations
  • Decision making skills;
  • Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed senior management level;
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills;
    Project management skills;
  • Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows
  • Creativity;
  • Strategic management Skills.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 27th November, 2017 to:

    Africa Management Solutions Limited
    Vision Plaza 3rd Floor, Unit 12A, Mombasa Road,
    P.O. Box 11145-00100
    NAIROBI.
    Email: careers@amsol.co.ke


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    more information and job application details, see; Africa Management Solutions Manager, Communications and External Relations Jobs in Kenya




    Africa Management Manager, Finance Jobs in Kenya

    Responsibilities

    Financial Planning

  • Monitor and evaluate the laid down systems and make recommendations for improving the financial systems;
  • Identify incidences of non-compliance with laid down financial systems and financial risks facing the Authority;
  • Liaise with other Departments so as to ensure that financial and related regulations are complied with and where applicable give procedural guidance including dealing with any staff enquiries on any payment related matters;
  • Monitor and implement the laid down expenditure controls so as to ensure that financial expenditure is planned, controlled and properly authorized;
  • Lead the formulation of the Authority’s budget by consolidation of all departmental budgets;

    Financial Management

  • Oversee the mobilization of financial resources;
  • Coordinate the preparation of the Authority’s annual work plans and budgets;
  • Carry out budgetary control;
  • Management of accounts payables and receivable;
  • Oversee the management of the Authority’s financial investment and assets;
  • Coordinate the preparation and interpret financial statements, management accounts and reports;
  • Coordinate development of finance policies and procedures.

    Strategic Planning and Implementation

  • Coordinate the development and implementation of the Authority’s strategic and operational plans;
  • Follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendation; and
  • Ensure risk exposure is managed and contained.

    Finance Department Management

  • Oversee performance management in the department;
  • Represent the department in management meetings;
  • Identify training needs for the departmental staff;
  • Develop department budget and work plan;
  • Spearhead the recruitment of staff within the department;
  • Mentor and coach departmental staff;
  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department;
  • Prepare draft Board management papers for the DG’s approval;
  • Oversee the development, documentation and implementation of procedures and processes in compliance with ISO 9001:20015;
  • Identify procurement needs of the department;
  • Prepare the departmental service charter.

    Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Business Management, Finance / Accounting;
  • Full professional qualification (CPA-K) and membership to such professional bodies like ICPAK or equivalent;
  • Specialist knowledge in budgeting and financial management;
  • Proficiency in ICT.
  • At least twelve (12) years’ Finance and Accounting experience gained from reputable organizations, with at least three (3) years in a managerial/supervisory position;
  • Diverse experience in finance and accounts management;
  • Experience in managing and leading diverse teams of professionals.
  • Decision making skills;
  • Ability to interpret long term plans, programs and budgets developed senior management level;
  • Interpersonal and leadership skills;
  • Project management skills;
  • Ability to develop plans, programs, SOPS, and coordination of workflows
    Creativity;
  • Strategic management Skills.

    How to apply

    Interested candidates should send their resume by 27th November, 2017 to:

    Africa Management Solutions Limited
    Vision Plaza 3rd Floor, Unit 12A, Mombasa Road,
    P.O. Box 11145-00100
    NAIROBI.
    Email: careers@amsol.co.ke


    For more information and job application details, see; Africa Management Manager, Finance Jobs in Kenya

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