Christ is the Answer
Ministries (CITAM) wishes to recruit Born again mature Christians’ who are in
agreement with the CITAM statement of faith and actively involved in their
Local Church for the outlined positions below: -
A. Business Development & Strategy Manager
The position is charged
with the responsibility of facilitating the business development process and
provide overall coordination of the projects and the business units.
This is a senior management
position which reports to the Director for Administration.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop
overall strategic plan for the business Units in line with relevant
policies and communicate to functional units for the Ministry and business
modeling
- Recommend
and develop a strategic framework designed to proactively identify and
respond to change
- Ensure that
the Business Units operate efficiently and optimally, financially
self-sufficient and profitable.
- Ensure that
the Units promote the vision, mission and core values of CITAM and the
standards for the respective Units and that they guard the corporate
identity and image of CITAM.
- Provide the
linkage between the respective units and the Senior Management Team and
ensure that operational issues affecting them are addressed in a timely
manner, in line with policy and the Legal framework.
- Ensure that
processes relating to the Business Units, the annual audits, internal and
external inspections etc are well managed in liaison with the respective
Head Office Departments.
- Maintain a
system for periodic assessment of risks and ensure adequate risk coverage,
mitigation and management systems in place for the Units.
- Undertake
periodic evaluation and performance of the effectiveness and efficiency of
CITAM’s Units.
- Develop
annual work plans, procurement plan and budget as per the strategic plan
- Contribute
to the CITAM planning cycle through aligning of the Business units, budget
and the strategic plan.
- Ensure
monthly reports are prepared for submission to the Deacon Board that
supports decision making process in CITAM.
- Develop and
manage an effective monitoring system on the implementation of the
strategic plan of the Business units.
- Keep the
church informed of any developments that are likely to affect/impact the
strategic plan of the Units and the Ministry.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors’
degree in Business Management or related field.
- MBA in
Strategic Management
- Professional
accounting qualifications such as CPA or ACCA
- Must possess
excellent analytical, report writing, communication, organizational and
presentation skills
- Ability to
work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong
negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills.
- Strong
management and leadership skills.
- Strong
team-orientation and motivational skills.
- At least
five years’ experience in a strategic business development &
management environment.
B. MTA Sales Co-ordinator / Administrator
This position will take up
the initial work of setting up the office.
It will in addition take up
various marketing activities including the following:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In liaison
with the Investments Team, set up schedule of prices with agreed time
lines and publish the same on appropriate media
- Coordinate
advertisement of the properties for sale through a variety of media
- Coordinating
group visits to the sites
- Compilation
of financial documents for payment processing
- Participate
in relevant leadership teams
- Maintain records
of clients and potential clients
- Offer
secretariat services to the Investment team
Qualifications and Competences:
- Honest,
enthusiastic and passionate about his/her duties
- A Bachelor’s
degree in Land Survey, Land Economics, Physical Planning
- Skills in
sales & marketing
- 3 years
experience in marketing especially in properties and Land
- Fast thinker
- Ability to
multitask
- Computer
literate
C. Procurement and Logistics Officer
The position reports to the
Head of Procurement and logistics.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Rationalize
the Ministry’s procurement plan
- Supervision
and control of stores plus all outsourced contracts
- Continuously
carry out monitoring and evaluation of the purchasing system, stores
management recommend and implement corrective actions
- Continuously
embrace new technologies and innovation for process improvement
- Sourcing,
evaluation and maintenance of approved suppliers and performances of
clearing and shipping agents.
- Ensure the
availability of stock items by maintaining effective reorder levels.
- Check all
purchase requisitions both Local and international purchase orders for
accuracy and get approval of the same.
- Ensure
effective and timely delivery of approval local/international purchase
orders to suppliers.
- Coordinate
purchasing, shipping and clearance of imports and exports.
- Ensure that
all customers supplied property is verified, recorded, safely stored and
used/disposed as agreed with customer.
- Evaluate all
quotations to ensure that the company procures quality items at the best
price
- Deal with
Insurance matters relating to motor vehicles and follow up on any claims.
- Prepare
motor vehicle valuation and/or inspection reports and make follow up with
the relevant authorities.
- Ensure all
vehicles are in good working condition and supervise their maintenance and
cleanliness
- Maintain
proper documentation of the Procurement
- Coordinate
the disposal of obsolete items in the Ministry
- Support the
administrators in the logistics function.
- Analyze and
report on the vendor rating system
- Prepare
monthly reports on the Procurement, Logistics, fleet /transport management
functions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- University
degree in procurement from a recognized institution
- Diploma in
Purchasing and Supplies management
- Active clean
driving licence - 5 years and above
- Good
computer skills.
- Sound
knowledge and experience of at least five years in procurement.
- Experience
in transport logistics in a busy organization.
- Must have
good management, communication and inter-personal skills.
D. Sales Executive
The position will be
responsible for selling land & Property for Ark Properties.
The incumbent will report
to Head of Business Development and will drive sales through a variety of
activities and strategies.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Receive
potential buyers and make sales pitch to them
- Keep a
suitable register of potential buyers
- Take
potential buyers to the site
- Assist in
the coordination and advertisement of the properties for sale through a
variety of media
- Maintain
records of clients and potential clients
- Organize
site visits in liaison with the Project Manager
- Coordinating
group visits to the sites
- In liaison
with the Investments Team, set up schedule of prices with agreed time
lines and publish the same on appropriate media
- Participate
in relevant leadership teams
- Assist in
offering of secretariat services to the coordinating teams
- Run other
office errands
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Diploma in
Sales and Marketing
- Proficiency
in Microsoft Office
- Persuasive
and a team player
- Strong
Communication skills
- Articulate
and clarity of thought
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated
ability to prepare reports
- At least 3
years of experience in a similar role
For more details on the job and to apply for these positions,
interested and qualified applicants should visit http://www.citam.org.
Fill the online
applications form and attach a detailed CV to be received by close of business,
Friday 10th August 2012.
Training & experience
in ISO 9001:2008 QMS is an added advantage.
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted
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