Kenya Industrial
Estates was established Ltd in 1967 with the mandate of facilitating and
promoting industrialization through the development of Micro, Small and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country.
The company is
currently undergoing a steep growth trajectory as it repositions to contribute
to the realization of vision 2030.
Consequently, a
vacancy has arisen as follows:-
Planning
& Research Officer
Reporting to Corporate Strategy & Planning Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
Reporting to Corporate Strategy & Planning Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
- To collect research materials.
- To write policy papers.
- To plan in order to provide long
term strategies to the company.
- To coordinate the preparation and
implementation of the corporate plan.
- To plan and develop the organization
management information system in liaison with ICT manager.
- To assist in preparation of funding
proposals for the company donors and the Government as and when required.
- To attend management meetings,
seminars workshops as and when required.
- To train staff in the department on
research and planning areas of the company
- To identify causes of variations
between results and the plans and distinguish those causes that are
controllable and the ones beyond control.
- To appraise the company management
on the achievements and the shortfalls over the planed period.
- To perform any other duties as
required by the company.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
- At least 3 years in the similar
position.
- Ability to conduct effective
presentations and to convey ideas by clearly formulating positions on
issues and articulating options while simultaneously conveying the maximum
necessary information.
- Must possess an awareness of other
disaster response organizations.
- Knowledgeable about the development
and use of integrated action planning concepts and processes.
- Must be proficient with information
systems.
- Must be proficient in task force
records management.
- Must be able to effectively
communicate orally and in writing.
Business
Development Manager
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will Conduct extensive market research and continue gathering information throughout the life of the business.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will Conduct extensive market research and continue gathering information throughout the life of the business.
Must have
considerable sales experience, be an organized and strong negotiator, and be
aware of and responsive to economic trends, government policies.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- To formulate and implement company
policy on credit facility investments.
- To advise the company on SMEs
industry trends.
- To coordinate and update country
wide status of company portfolio status.
- To receive and appraise loan
applications for disbursement.
- To coordinate branches on investment
activities and initiating implementation of projects.
- To supervise departmental staff and
ensuring proper placement in the departments.
- To coordinate technical support
services.
- To represent the company at ministry
meetings, seminars and other relevant forums
- To ensure proper orientation of
credit officers of the department.
- To ensure high quality and
commercially viable provisions of business advisory services.
- To monitor the country wide loan
implementations and adherence to loan disbursement procedures.
- To coordinate the review and
supervision of all investments and recommend necessary action on them like
rehabilitation, reschedulement or liquidation.
- To be responsible for investment
ranking into performance categories.
- Collaborations and partnerships in
the support of MSMIs.
- Coordinating entrepreneurship
training.
- Ensure provision of high quality and
commercially viable business consultancy services.
- Provision of market access services
to MSMIs.
- Provision of Business information
services.
- Provision of technology transfer.
- Facilitating subcontracting and
linkages.
- Establishment and maintenance of
information centres.
- Develop new lines of non-fund based
revenue.
- Promoting and marketing company
products/services.
- Participating in development of new
products.
- Participating in screening and
selection of potential clients for the company’s products and services.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Marketing, economics and business studies from a recognized institution.
- Masters’ degree is an added
advantage.
- At least 3 years’ experience in
management level.
- Be a team player with great
leadership abilities.
- Banking or microfinance experience
will be an added advantage.
- Computer proficiency is a must.
Budget
Accountant
Reporting to Finance Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
Reporting to Finance Manager, the successful candidate will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:-
Responsibilities
- Analyze monthly department budgeting
and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
- Direct the preparation of regular
and special budget reports.
- Consult with managers to ensure that
budget adjustments are made in accordance with program changes.
- Provide advice & technical
assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation and budget preparation.
- Summarize budgets and submit
recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests.
- Match specific programs with
appropriations for broader programs, including items for emergency funds.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- A degree in Bachelor of Commerce
(Finance) from a recognized institution.
- CPA (K) Holder.
- At least 3 years in budget analysis.
- Identifying complex problems and
reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and
implement solutions.
- Using logic and reasoning to
identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
Assistant
Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Reporting to the
Human Resource & Administration Manager, the successful candidate will
undertake the following duties:-
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Monitors & track productivity
levels across the organization.
- Directs and monitors the conduct of
performance appraisal as per set schedules, provides technical guidance to
appraisers, overseas proper documentation and timely decision making.
- Monitors the execution of
well-planned induction programmes to enable the new employees reach
productivity levels faster.
- Facilitates the development of
appropriate organization structure with clearly defined roles and manpower
requirements.
- Track staff movement and ensure
vacancies are filled within stipulated time using the most effective and
cost efficient method and sources.
- Initiates and participates in the
selection process to select the most suitable candidate.
- Formulates policies related to
people management, deployment to build a positive and performance oriented
culture in the organization.
- Identifies critical employee
training needs across the company, designs the annual training calendar,
supervises its execution and monitors the effectiveness of training.
Qualifications, Knowledge and skills
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Human
Resource from a recognized institution.
- Higher national diploma from a
recognized institution.
- Masters’ degree is an added
advantage.
- At least 3 years’ experience in
management level.
- Be a team player with great
leadership abilities.
- Ability to analyze problems,
identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions
and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Research, analyze and evaluate new
service delivery methods and techniques.
- Ability to motivate teams to produce
quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage
several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
- Develop a sense of responsibility
among your subordinates.
- Make sound and timely decisions.
How to apply
Those candidates
who meet the job requirements as detailed in the advert are encouraged to
apply. Applications must be accompanied by current curriculum vitae, giving
details of educational and professional qualifications, the relevant experience
and addressed to the undersigned.
Applicants must
also indicate their current and expected salaries.
The applications
should be received not later than 17th June, 2013.
Please note only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB- Women and
physically challenged persons are encouraged to apply.
HR &
Administration Manager,
Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd,
P.O. Box 78029-00507, Nairobi.
Kenya Industrial Estates Ltd,
P.O. Box 78029-00507, Nairobi.
Email:
admin@kie.co.ke
