Athletics Kenya wishes to
recruit the following staff immediately:
1. Secretary General / CEO (Re – Advertisement)
This is a position for a
seasoned, proactive, independent thinking and results oriented
professional.
The position holder will be
responsible to the Executive Board for all the overall management and
administration of the Federation.
Key deliverables for the
position include:
- Developing
and recommending to the Board the long term strategy, business plans and
annual operating budgets and establishing proper internal monitoring and
control systems and procedures.
- Facilitating
compliance with internal and external regulatory agencies and guidelines
for management and marketing of athletics in line with IAAF and CAAA
legislation and regulations.
- Coordinating
and leading preparation of business relating proposals for sponsorship for
consideration by the Board.
- Formulating,
implementing and monitoring athletics development policies.
- Administration
of all the recourses and activities of the Board.
- Ensuring
continuous achievement of AK’s financial and operating goals/Objectives.
- Serving as
the Secretary to the Board.
Requirement for the Position
- Bachelors
Degree in Social Science, Engineering, Commerce, Law, Economics, Business
Administration, or Sports related degree from a recognized University.
- At least 10
years of experience, five of which must have been in Senior management.
- Experience
in sports management will be added advantage.
- 35- 45 years
of age.
- Knowledge of
rules and regulations governing athletics.
- Prove
knowledge / experience of sports marketing including development of
funding proposals and follow up to mobilise resources and sponsorship.
- Demonstrable
knowledge of financial , procurement and human resource management.
- Strong
interpersonal skill and ability to work collaboratively and network
effectively locally and internationally.
- Excellent
Oral and written communication skills.
- Well
organised and able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Computer
literacy including standard office applications and experience in working
with databases and management system software.
- Ability to
work under pressure and meet deadlines. And
- Be of
highest ethical, personal and professional standing with clarity of vision
and professional credibility.
2. Director Marketing and Communication
The position calls for a
pleasant, outgoing, self driven, assertive and dignified person with effective
communication skills.
Requirements for the
position
- Bachelor of
Marketing or masters in Marketing.
- 35-45 years
of age.
- At least 5
years of experience for Bachelor and 2years as for masters.
- Ability to
generate, formulate, present and negotiate sponsorship packages for
Athletics Kenya.
- Effective
Liaison Service between Athletics Kenya and sponsors.
- Press
Liaison, image protection management of press conferences.
- Events
monitoring / Organisation/Sourcing of service provider/ oversight and
public relations.
- Periodical
evaluation of Athletics Kenya Sponsorships/ Image etcetera and reporting
to the President and
Executive Board preferably on quarterly basis.
- Report line:
- CEO - President and Executive Board.
3. Personal Assistant (PA) to the President
Requirements for the
position
- Higher
Diploma or Degree holder preferably touching on Sports Management.
- At least 5
years experience in office management.
- 30-40 years
of age.
- Good
communication skills – both written and spoken English . French and any
other foreign language will
be an added advantage.
- Speech
writing.
- Should be
computer literate and able to use internet facilities confidently.
- Should be
able to keep proper statistics .
- Knowledge of
International relations would help.
- Should have
organizational qualities.
- Knowledge of
keeping President’s diary.
4. Technical Director
The position calls for a
person who can work harmoniously with the Athletes, National officials and
Coaches to improve their performances through various aspects of training
programmes and should be able to create and maintain officials and coaches
structure including athletes statistics in all the regions of republic of
Kenya.
Requirements for the Position
- Bachelors
Degree in Sports Management or its equivalent with at least five years
experience.
- To provide
Technical expertise in all fields of athletic areas including organization
of competitions.
- To promote
philosophy and objectives of athletic programmes in compliance with the
rules and regulations
of Athletics Kenya and IAAF.
- Demonstration
of professionalism and positive work ethics through organizational skills
and management of resources.
- 30-40 years
of age.
- Plan of work
assignment, provide instructions and monitor progress to successfully
accomplish delegated duties under the direction of the A.K. Executive
Board.
- Good written
and Oral communication skill in English.
Applications
which must include a covering latter, copies of relevant certificates and
detailed Curriculum Vitae
(CV) highlighting relevant experience day time phone contact, email address and
the names of three referees should be addressed to: athleticskenya@wananchi.com
Closing Date: 8th March, 2013 .
Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.
