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Job Vacancies in Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), Nairobi - 2015







The Kenya Association of

Manufacturers – the representative organization for manufacturing value – add

Industries in Kenya is seeking to competitively fill the following position:-



Designation: Liaison Officer – Textile and Apparels Sector


Reporting to: 


 Head, Membership Development



Department: Membership

Location:


 KAM Head Office, Nairobi


Contract Type:  One Year Renewable

Job purpose: 


 This position is to champion for, coordinate,

support and advance tenets and goals of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers’

Textile and Apparels Sector.


Duties and Responsibilities;

  • Understanding the industry (textile and

    apparel) in terms of requirements and gaps

  • Accurate interpretation and representation of

    members policy issues in various stakeholders forums

  • Mobilize members (on need basis) in regular

    meetings in order to get their positions on various topic

  • Prepare position papers on key issues

    affecting the sector on need bases

  • Research and analysis of data related to the

    sector

  • Regularly communicate to the sector on key

    emerging issues

  • Respond to members inquiry in a timely manner

  • Liaise/ network with all key stakeholders and

    partners on sector issues

  • Give updates on AGOA related matters such as

    KAMEA export updates

  • Provide oversight on KAMEA operations

  • Maintaining up-to-date information on textile

    and apparel sector

  • Represent KAM in all textile and apparel

    sector related forums

  • Develop and maintain a network of business

    contacts and key stakeholders

  • Develop and implement marketing and c

    communication strategies for the sector.

  • Develop and Maintain a well updated sector

    contacts and profile;

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by

    the CEO from time to time.


Qualifications / Person

Specifications

  • Must demonstrate Experience in the textile and

    clothing industry;

  • Degree in Clothing and textile or related /

    relevant field;

  • Must be a creative thinker/ innovative problem

    solver

  • Must demonstrate high level of technical

    knowledge and strong practical skills such problem-solving skills and

    decision-making ability;

  • Must be a team player and demonstrate ability

    to collaborate with other functions;

  • Must possess strong negotiating skills, report

    writing and presentation skills;

  • Demonstrate ability to prioritize and to

    switch between different tasks as required;

  • Must demonstrate good organization skills and

    ability to work with minimal supervision and meet targets and deadlines.


Designation: Communications Officer – Digital & Internal

Reporting to:


 Marketing, PR & Communications Manager



Department:
 Marketing, PR & Communications


Section: Communication

Contract Type:


 Permanent

Location:


 KAM Head Office, Nairobi


Job Purpose: To support and facilitate effective communication

within the organization

Key Objectives



  • Positive brand image

  • Excellent communication

  • Creativity

  • Effective social network management

  • Timely and accurate reports


The objectives of this job will be

met through the following key tasks;

  • Evolve successful goal oriented communication

    plans with other departments.

  • Undertake drafting and development of all

    content for internal communication.

  • Produce and manage material for Social

    networking websites on behalf of the organization

  • Strategic management of online and social

    media

  • Strategic management of Internal PR and

    Publications

  • Information/Data management

  • Online Reputation/Risk management

  • Agency and brand management

  • Publication production

  • Relationship/people management

  • Crisis communication

  • Effective Budget Management/ROI

  • Degree in communications or its equivalent

  • Three (3) years’ experience in a busy

    communications function

  • Proven record in executing

    communications  Programs

  • Exceptional  verbal, editing and writing

    skills

  • Organizational and time management skills

  • Good understanding of the full digital web

    development lifecycle


Interested qualifying candidates to

email their applications (indicating their current and expected gross pay and

notice period) and detailed CVs only with the job title e’g “Communications

Officer: Digital & Internal” on the email subject line to;  


Kenya Association of

Manufacturers, 


P.O Box 30225 – 00100 GPO.


Email: hr@kam.co.ke.

Closing date: 2nd October, 2015. 





Only shortlisted candidates shall be

contacted.



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