Corporate Services Officer, Chief Trainer and Membership Officer Jobs - Kenya Institute of Supplies Management

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management was established under the Supplies Practitioners
Management Act, 2007. The Institute is managed by a Council composed of procurement and supply chain management professionals and draws membership from the private, public, and other sectors.

The functions of the Institute and its associated Statutory Committees and Board include setting
standards, training, registration, licensing, discipline, provision of membership services and promotion of the profession of procurement and supply chain management in Kenya.

To position KISM in a strategic position to grow the profession, the Institute of looking for suitably qualified professionals in the following positions.

1. Corporate Services Officer

Core Functions

Manages the communications and public relations functions of the instituteDevelopment and implementation of marketing strategiesDevelopment and management of the institutes publicity and marketing toolsLiaison with key stakeholders and partnersSupport to revenue generation and/or fundraising initiativesPerforms tasks related to above core functions as requiredMinimum of a degree in Communications or Marketing or the in social sciencesAdded advantage: Professional certification in procurement and supplyMinimum 3 years experience in a similar position;2. Chief Trainer

Core Functions
Development of training concepts and programsCoordinate delivery of certification programs running at the InstituteMarketing of certification programsMonitoring and reporting on certification programsManagement of trainees recordsSupport to other training programsDevelopment of proposals under the training functionManaging and participating in delivery of consultancies and training programsMarketing training programsMonitoring and reporting on performance of training programsContribute to the development of the KISM Certification ProgramPerform tasks related to above core functions as requiredMinimum of a Bachelors Degree in education or business related fieldFinal Diploma in procurement and supply management;A registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies ManagementMinimum 3 years experience in training;Experience in design of skills training programs3. Membership Officer

Core Functions
Handling registration of new members and renewalsPlanning and managing membership eventsHandling inquiries related to membership and official correspondencesGrowing membershipActing as assistant secretary to the registration committeeMaintaining data on registration and membership activities and providing analysis of such recordsManaging the electronic membership database and websiteManagement of membership services – e-magazines, job referrals etcPerforms tasks related to above core functions as requiredMinimum of a Bachelors degree in social sciencesProfessional certificate/diploma in purchasing and supplyRegistered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies ManagementMinimum 2 years experience in an administrative/procurement positionCompetency in website-managementFor all positions, candidates must possess the following competencies:
Demonstrated knowledge of document, data management and presentation softwareDemonstrated planning and organizing skills;Ability to coordinate and work well with others, sharing workloads and, work independently.;Analytical thinking skills and keen judgment;Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional mannerInterested candidates who meet the above criteria may forward soft copy applications in PDF format, with cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae to admin@kism.or.ke or mail/post hard copies so as to reach us on or before 27th August, 2011 addressed to,

The Chairman
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
P.O Box 30400 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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