SMOYA Program Officer Job Vacancy - Kenya Institute of Management

May 4, 2016

Vacancy: SMOYA Officer

The
Kenya Institute of Management is the hub of management and leadership
excellence providing the highest quality professional and institutional
development programs for greater growth and expanded opportunities. 

Our
mission is to steer and champion excellence, integrity and
competitiveness in individuals and organizations throughout Africa and
beyond. 

We achieve this
through our service / product portfolio including: Membership Development
Programs, Professional Diploma in Management and Certifications,
Executive Short Courses, Management Consultancy, Research Solutions,
Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Training, Business Advisory
Services , Business Excellence and Recognition Awards (OPI / COYA / SMOYA)
and Management Magazine.

The Institute hereby seeks to recruit
results-oriented and self-driven experienced professional to join our
team in the following positions:
 

SMOYA Officer

Purpose of the Job:
Reporting to the Head of OPI, the position holder is responsible for
the implementation of the Organizational Performance Index (OPI) and SME
of the Year Awards (SMOYA) program for the growing small and medium
enterprises (SMEs). 

This
is through generating income for the SMOYA program as per the year"s
target, drawing and implementing the SMOYA budget annually and managing
the SMOYA program through the recruitment of new customers and
maintaining the existing customers.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit enterprises and institutions for assessment and recognition to meet the targeted number.


• Seek sponsorship from organizations as per the projected income to fund the activities of the award program.


• Facilitate
  effective and prompt communications with partners of the awards scheme,
  secretariat and the participating companies facilitate training of OPI
  Champions.


• Co-ordinate self-assessment process and consultants’ company site visit.


• Organize and/or coordinate all activities leading to the SMOYA gala night.


• Review,
  edit where necessary and facilitate the presentation of the management
  reports to participating/organizations within the stipulated time frame.


• Organize
  and/or coordinate all post gala night activities like the
  entrepreneurs’ forums, consultants’ feedback forums and intercompany
  visits.


• Co-ordinate
  the implementation of Technical Assistance and Advisory Services
  interventions given to SMEs in liaison with other SBUs/Partners.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Bachelors’ degree with a specialization in Entrepreneurship or Marketing


• Professional qualification in Marketing, added advantage


• Skills in preparing budgets, planning and acting on the plans,


• Excellent Communication, presentation and report writing skills


• Experience in Fund raising and partnership management


• Work experience in marketing, especially B2B service marketing


• At least 3 years’ experience in the relevant field

Essential Competencies

• High level communication and interpersonal skills


• Good leadership skills


• Strategic insight


• High level managerial skills


• Excellent analytical skills


• Industry knowledge

How to Apply
 

If
you meet the above requirements / qualifications and are interested in
an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that embraces mutual
respect and support, then we would like to hear from you. 

Kindly
forward your application accompanied by a detailed resume, email
address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three
referees. 

The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Close of Business 13th May 2016.

The Head of Human Capital
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O. Box 43706-00100
Nairobi.

Or e-mail: hr@kim.ac.ke

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

KIM is an equal opportunity employer.