Project Manager Job. KICC

Job Grade KICC 3

Ref. KICC/ BPM /2018

The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) is established under the Tourism Act, No. 28 of 2011 (the Act). KICC’s mandate is to promote business of meetings, conferences and exhibitions.

KICC is in the process of recruiting suitable persons and invites applications for the following post:-

The Business Project Manager reports to the Director Business Development Services and is responsible for planning and coordinating project development activities ensuring they are executed successfully and in accordance to customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, plan and coordinate project development activities according to customer needs
• Supervise business projects team on daily basis to execute assigned projects within deadlines and budgets
• Determine resource requirements and identify resources with right skills to successfully execute projects
• Recommends the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes.
• Assesses market competition by comparing the company’s product to competitors’ products.
• Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.
• Maintains Business Project management staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains product management staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results

Requirements

• Have a minimum period ten (10) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at a level of principal Business Projects Officer;
• Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: – Commerce, Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Have a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution
• Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
• Have a certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

How to Apply

Applicants must comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution and avail clearance certificates from:

• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (certificate of good conduct)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – Tax Compliance
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications which should include:

• One-page statement on how you meet the requirements for the post.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Indication of current salary.
• Professional certificates and testimonials.
• Three Professional referees

Terms of Offer

The successful candidate’s appointment will be as follows:-

Job Grade KICC2 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable once subject to performance

Job Grade KICC 3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance.

Job Grade KICC 4, Job Grade KICC 5, Job Grade KICC 6 and Job Grade KICC 7 shall be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms

Applications should be sent under confidential cover and with the envelope clearly marked as per your application Ref. “Ref. KICC/ …… /2018” not later than 7th January, 2019 at 5:00 pm to:

The Chief Executive Officer,

Kenyatta International Convention Centre,

P.O. Box 30746-00100,

NAIROBI.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Persons with special needs that meet the requirements are encouraged to apply