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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