Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Sectors Officer Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose:

To provide coordination and support services for the advancement of the goals of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Industrial Sectors.

Specific objectives include

• Assist in coordination and support for the advancement of the goals of KAM’s Industrial Sectors.

• Support implementation of the Manufacturing Sectors functions.

• Provide account management for sectors assigned.

• Implement administrative activities required to ensure sectors operations are effectively carried out.

• Effective information dissemination to members.

• Timely and accurate reports.

Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Provide Secretariat services to the industrial sectors under the Association and coordinate their activities.

• Sustainable industrial sectors growth by identifying policy issues and developing plans/ strategies in consent and thereafter come up with fact-based position papers/memorandum to engage/ influence key decision-makers.

• Facilitate execution of Government engagements and policy monitoring to ensure enhanced supportive policies such as ease of doing business for the Sector members through the national and EAC Budget making process.

• Facilitate in sectors capacity building by developing and implementing strategies and strategic relationships to nurture industrial sectors and sub-sectors on emerging issues.

• Effective account management by timely response to Members’ policy-related and operational queries/issues, facilitating quarterly and special sector/sub-sector meetings, database development, updating and maintaining of key contacts to enhance KAM services and network.

• Effective Information dissemination to members through emails, WhatsApp groups, sector briefs, sector profiles.

• Support in development and updating of Industrial sector profiles.

• Support in resources mobilization to facilitate Sectors related work.

• Assist to address Members’ advocacy issues from the sectors by supporting engagements with relevant government agencies, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

• Participate in development and implementation of strategies to nurture the sectors and sub-sectors.

• Participate in Database Development, updating and maintenance for key contacts for sectors to enhance KAM services and network.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO from time to time.

Qualifications /Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

or related social sciences from a recognized institution

• At least 4 years of work experience in a busy business advocacy organization or relevant organisation engaging in public policy matters

• Experience in private sector and /or government engagements

• A good understanding of government and regulatory framework governing industry

• Excellent project management and administrative skills

• In-depth knowledge of industrial Sectors in Kenya and willingness to learn on global trends

• Results focused, innovative, excellent communication and presentation skills. Fundraising skills will be an added advantage

• Excellent relationship management and networking skills with ability to effectively mobilize diverse stakeholders and coordinate them towards common goals

• Have good organizational skills, be a team player and possess keen attention to detail

• Communication and report writing skills

• Advocacy, negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to analyze economic relationships on various fields such as fiscal policy, economic affairs, regulatory and international trade

• Ability to visualize, solve complicated problems in the best way and make accurate and informed decisions

• Ability to work with a team of Members to run campaigns and fulfill other organizational goals

• Basic knowledge of the legislative process - ability to understand the impact of new legislation on businesses.

• Self-motivated - ability to self-drive and work independently to meet deadlines

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 “Sectors Officer” on the email subject line so as to reach us not later than 26th April 2022. Shortlisting shall be on a rolling basis and only the shortlisted shall be contacted.

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