Are you looking for
an employer who promotes individual excellence, supports team work and nurtures
a high performance culture?
KCA University is a
dynamic private university in Kenya committed to quality service and ethical
practices.
Due to its rapid
growth over the years, we are seeking to recruit competent, dynamic and
ambitious professionals to fill up the following senior positions.
General Manager, Institute for Capacity Development
Reporting
To:
Vice Chancellor
Terms of Employment:
Fixed Contract
Job
Grade:
8
Closing
Date: 12th
July, 2013
Overall
Function:
To provide leadership
and Management to the KCAU Consultancy and Executive Training team and nurture
a business like culture – to attain increasing sales revenue and profitable
returns.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic
leadership and direction of Consultancy and Training Services
- Develop and
implement mid‐term (1‐3 years), shot‐term (monthly, quarterly
and half year) plans.
- Managing and
overseeing general Operations of the Division
- Ensure Business
Development, particularly effective coverage of market segments, business
growth and focus on customer service excellence through the team.
- Ensure procedure
and processes for quality assurance for delivery of consultancy and
training services
- Identify and
manage business risks by developing an appropriate risk mitigation
framework.
- Spearheading the
business development strategy for brand building, identifying and
diversifying product portfolio, increasing market share and revenue
growth.
- Prepare
departmental Budget
- Coordinating
budget preparation for KCA Consulting & Training Services Projects
- Evolve business
development strategies for better customer relationship management.
- Proactively
exploring and coordinating strategic partnerships and benchmarking
initiatives in consultancy and training.
- Preparing
divisional performance reports to facilitate decision‐making in line with the
requirements of the organization.
- Develop,
Implement and review divisional policies and procedures for operational
efficiency and control.
- Ensuring prudent
financial management for operational sustainability.
Key
skills & experience
- Strong business
management and strategic planning skills
- Entrepreneurial
skills with high level of business understanding
- Leadership and
influencing skills
- Organizational
skills
- People
management and Mentorship skills
- Exceptional
communication skills
- Excellent
negotiation skills
- 10 years
relevant experience with at least 4 years at senior management levels in
consultancy, business development, marketing and training or any other
relevant area. Not more than 50 years of age.
Interested candidates
should send their applications enclosing copies of certificates and testimonial
and a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating your achievement, your current and
expected salary
and send to
hr@kca.ac.ke not later than 12th July 2013.
Director, Human
Resources,
KCA University,
P.O. Box 56808‐00200,
KCA University,
P.O. Box 56808‐00200,
Nairobi, Kenya.
