KICC Hiring In 14 Departments

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. This entails:-

1. Organizing and hosting meetings and providing incentives for conferences and exhibitions at the Convention Centre;
2. Developing and implementing the national meetings, incentives for conferences and exhibitions strategy, in collaboration with the Tourism Board upon consultation with the relevant stakeholders;
3. Marketing the Convention Centre, in collaboration with the Tourism Board; and
4. Perform any other functions that are ancillary to the object and purpose for which the Convention Centre is established.

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

1.DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES, JOB GRADE 2 REF: KICC/DCS/2020

The Director Corporate Services shall provide strategic leadership and advice to ensure optimal utilization and management of the corporation’s resources in the functional areas of finance, human resource and administration, and information & communications technology and corporate communications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Initiate the formulation of administrative policies, systems and procedures for the organization.
2. Establish and maintain sound financial, human resource, administrative, ICT procedures in compliance with statutory regulations.
3. Participating in the preparation of Corporate plans.
4. Provide technical guidance and leadership on matter Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, Administration, and ICT.
5. Co-ordination of directorate activities by providing responsible advice and counsel to the corporation.
6. Management and Coordination of Financial Services.
7. Co-ordinate recruitment, deployment, remuneration, staff performance,development and discipline of human resources.
8. Management of assets and services to support each core functions in administration/ logistic requirements to facilitate service delivery.
9. Co-ordinate information exchange with all stakeholders and the public to ensure customer expectations are met.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Finance or Accounting, ICT or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Master’s Degree in either: Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources Management, ICT, Public Administration of any other equivalent from a recognized institution.
3. Have ten (10) years cumulative relevant work experience, five (5) of which should have been at managerial level in a reputable institution.
4. Certificate in leadership course not lasting less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
5. Proficiency in computer application.
6. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing.
7. Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
8. Proficiency in computer applications.
9. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
10. Ability to work with and supervise multigenerational staff.
11. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

2. EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER (HOUSEKEEPING MANAGER)- JOB GRADE KICC 3(1POST) REF: KICC/EHK/2019

The Housekeeping Manager reports to the Director Operations and is responsible for cleanliness, aesthetic of rooms, public area, room set up, decoration, back areas and surrounding at the Convention Centre and asset management.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

1. Oversee and direct the cleaning activities for the Corporation.
2. Order cleaning materials and new items are to ensure that the workers have the proper tools to perform their job duties.
3. Inform workers about the procedures and policies that have to be followed while cleaning rooms.
4. Approval of department’s expenditure.
5. Development and approval of budgets and expenses.
6. Plans the work of subordinates, monitors and evaluates their performance.
7. Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
8. Ensure standards in room set up are implemented and maintained.
9. Ensure proper scheduling of the departments, keeping in mind the forecast and daily events.
10. Oversees duties of Assistant Housekeeper, Supervisors and Room Stewards.
11. Management and coordination of outsourced cleaning and landscaping service providers.
12. Ensure modern methods, techniques and materials are used to promote efficiency and effectiveness in provision of housekeeping services.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

1. Master’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
2. Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Hospitality Management, Hotel Management any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
3. A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer.
4. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
5. Proficiency in computer applications.
6. Demonstrated professional competence in Hotel or Housekeeping management work.
7. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
8. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

3. PRINCIPAL ICT OFFICER, JOB GRADE KICC 4, (1POST) REF: KICC/PIO/2020

The Principal ICT officer reports to the ICT Manager and is responsible for promoting the use of ICT in delivery of services towards realization of the Corporation’s mandate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Support

1. 1. 1. Researching, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance Corporation’s ICT infrastructure;
      2. Developing and coordinating network security measures to ensure the integration of the ICT infrastructure;
      3. Researching, planning, implementing and coordinating network infrastructure replacements and upgrades;
      4. Coordinating the maintenance of Corporate-wide messaging system, Intranet and Extranet sites for the Corporation (Emails, Websites, Digital Signage, Telecoms);
      5. Manage outsourced 3rd Party ICT service providers and ensuring that service delivery is done according to the laid down Service Level Agreements (SLAs);

   Participating in developing of ICT standard operating procedures;

   1. Coordinating development technical specifications for all ICT related purchases;
   2. Carrying out periodical modifications on the ICT systems as required and ensure adherence to established ICT standards;
   3. Coordinating the identification of procurement needs for the department;
   4. Coordinating the preparation of departmental periodic progress reports; and
   5. Coordinating the divisional enterprise risk management (ERM) and business continuity management (BCM);

Conference Support

1. Researching, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance Corporation’s Conferencing infrastructure;
2. Developing and coordinating the safekeeping of conferencing equipment devising measures to ensure the optimal utilization of the conferencing infrastructure;
3. Researching, planning, implementing and coordinating conferencing infrastructure replacements and upgrades;
4. Coordinating the maintenance of audio-visual, conferencing and public address systems of the corporation;
5. Managing outsourced 3rd party ICT conference service providers, ensuring that service delivery is done according to the laid down Service Level Agreements (SLAs);
6. Participating in developing of ICT conference support standard operating procedures;
7. Coordinating the development of technical specifications for all ICT conferencing equipment and other related services;
8. Carry out periodical modifications on the ICT systems as required and ensure adherence to established ICT standards;
9. Coordinating the identification of procurement needs for the department;
10. Coordinating the preparation of departmental periodic progress reports; and
11. Coordinating the divisional enterprise risk management (ERM) and business continuity management (BCM);

PERSON SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:

1. Have six (6) years relevant ICT related work experience, three (3) of which should have been at supervisory level;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Information Technology, Telecommunication/Electronic Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Computer Science/Information Technology or any other ICT or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Certification in any of the following CCNA, MCSE/MCTS/MCITP/ITIL/CCNP/SQL;
5. Have some working knowledge of programming;
6. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

4. PRINCIPAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT OFFICER,JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PSCO/2020

The Principal Supply Chain Officer reports to Supply Chain Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Prepare and consolidating procurement and disposal plans;
2. Coordinate market surveys and research for goods, works and services;
3. Maintain and archiving of documents and records of the procurement and disposal activities for the required period;
4. Preparing the corporation’s framework agreements for goods, works and services;
5. Consolidation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual statutory and management reports on procurement activities;
6. Contract implementation and monitoring procurements contracts as at prescribed in the procurement manual/ policies/ procedures to ensure adherence to the law;
7. Drafting advisory/ professional opinion on procurement matters to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
8. Preparing tender and asset disposal documents to facilitate competition and contract documents in line with the aware decision as well as issuance of debriefing letters; and
9. Preparing contract variations and modification documents for goods, works and services;

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

1. A minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines;- Procurement, Purchasing,Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business
3. Administration of any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
4. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Procurement,Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
5. Member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Purchasing (CIPS);
6. Valid Practicing license from Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM);
7. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
8. Proficiency in computer applications; and
9. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

5. MARKETING OFFICER, JOB GRADE 5 REF: KICC/MO/2020

An officer at this level will work under direct supervision of a Principal Marketing Officer and is responsible for overseeing the Corporation’s marketing campaigns both internally and externally and play a key part in communicating the organizations marketing message.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Preparing, planning and project managing the publication of all publicity material to maximize brand promotion.
2. Creating marketing campaigns and working with the Corporation’s external Public Relation agency to see them executed.
3. Creating and developing new innovative ways to communicate the Corporation’s message to the existing customers.
4. Contributing to the annual sales and marketing plan.
5. Planning and project managing marketing events and evaluating their success.
6. Evaluating the effectiveness of all marketing activity.
7. Developing and implementing an internal marketing programme.
8. Supporting the Marketing Manager in day to day marketing activities.
9. Plan, develop and deliver campaigns as agreed within timescales.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

1. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the followings; Tourism Management, Commerce,Business Administration (Marketing Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
2. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three (3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
3. Proficiency in computer applications.
4. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
5. Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

6. PRINCIPAL SALES OFFICER (EXHIBITIONS), JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PSO-E/2020

The principal Sales Officer, Exhibitions reports to Sales Manager and is responsible for generating sales for the business using a variety of sales techniques with a major focus on exhibitions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cold calling potential customers and selling the corporations products.
2. Researching the target market and finding companies to target.
3. Attending meetings with potential customers and closing sales.
4. Building a sales pipeline to ensure a constant stream of sales.
5. Working on monthly sales and revenue targets as set by the Sales Manager.
6. Progressing towards activity targets and key performance indicators set by the Sales Manager.
7. Entering all required data for sales onto the Corporations system.
8. Creating invoices and sending out to customers following a sale.
9. Updating the Customer Relationship Management and inputting information on customers.
10. Following up with past customers and cross selling products.
11. Providing assistance to other members of the sales team.
12. Following up on leads generated by other departments.
13. Investigating and resolving queries from customers.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing Option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
3. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three (3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
4. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
5. Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) years from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer applications.
7. Be self motivated and organized.
8. Be outgoing with an ability to build rapport with people of all backgrounds.
9. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

7. PRINCIPAL SALES OFFICER (INTERNATIONAL EVENTS),JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PSO-IE/2020

The Principal Sales Officer, International Events reports to Sales Manager and will be responsible for generating sales for the business using a variety of sales techniques with a major focus on international events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cold calling potential customers and selling the corporations products.
2. Researching the target market and finding companies to target.
3. Attending meetings with potential customers and closing sales.
4. Building a sales pipeline to ensure a constant stream of sales.
5. Working on monthly sales and revenue targets set by the Sales Manager.
6. Progressing towards activity targets and key performance indicators set by Sales Manager.
7. Entering all required data for sales onto the Corporation’s system.
8. Creating invoices and sending out to customers following a sale.
9. Updating the Customer Relationship Management and putting information on customers.
10. Following up with past customers and cross selling products.
11. Providing assistance to other members of the sales team.
12. Following up on leads generated by other departments.
13. Investigating and resolving queries from customers.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
3. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three (3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
4. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
5. Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) years from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer applications.
7. Be self motivated and organized .
8. Outgoing with an ability to build rapport with clients.
9. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

8. PRINCIPAL SALES OFFICER (GOVERNMENT RELATIONS),JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PSO-GR/2020

The Principal Sales Officer, Government Relations reports to Sales Manager and is responsible for generating sales for the business using a variety of sales techniques with major focus on Government Relations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cold calling potential customers and selling the Corporation’s products.
2. Researching the target market and finding companies to target.
3. Attending meetings with potential customers and closing sales.
4. Building a sales pipeline to ensure a constant stream of sales.
5. Working on monthly sales and revenue targets set by the Sales Manager
6. Progressing towards activity targets and key performance indicators set by the Sales Manager.
7. Entering all required data for sales onto the Corporations system.
8. Creating invoices and sending out to customers following a sale.
9. Updating the Customer Relationship Management and putting information on customers.
10. Following up with past customers and cross selling products.
11. Providing assistance to other members of the sales team.
12. Following up on leads generated by other departments.
13. Investigating and resolving queries from customers.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
3. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three (3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
4. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
5. Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) years from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer applications.
7. Be self motivated and organized.
8. Be outgoings with an ability to build rapport with people of all backgrounds.
9. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

9.PRINCIPAL SALES OFFICER (CORPORATE RELATIONS),JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PSO-CR/2020

The Principal Sales Officer, Corporate Relations reports to Sales Manager and is responsible for generating sales for business using a variety of sales techniques with major focus on Corporate Relations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Cold calling potential customers and selling the corporations products.
2. Researching the target market and finding companies to target.
3. Attending meetings with potential customers and closing sales.
4. Building a sales pipeline to ensure a constant stream of sales.
5. Working on monthly sales and revenue targets set by the Sales Manager
6. Progressing towards activity targets and key performance indicators set by the Sales Manager.
7. Entering all required data for sales onto the Corporation’s system.
8. Creating invoices and sending out to customers following a sale.
9. Updating the Customer Relationship Management and inputting information on customers.
10. Following up with past customers and cross selling products.
11. Providing assistance to other members of the sales team.
12. Following up on leads generated by other departments.
13. Investigating and resolving queries from customers.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
3. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three (3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
4. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
5. Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) years from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer applications.
7. Be self motivated and organized individual
8. Be outgoing with an ability to build rapport with people of all backgrounds.
9. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

10.SALES OFFICER (EXHIBITIONS), JOB GRADE 5 REF: KICC/SO-E/2020

The Sales Officer, Exhibitions reports to Principal Sales Officer, Exhibitions and is responsible for generating sales through a variety of techniques.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Generating leads and turning them into opportunities for sales.
2. Contacting potential customers via telephone, email and face to face.
3. Working on Key Performance Indicators and revenue targets as set by the Sales Manager.
4. Arranging meetings with prospects in order to demonstrate products.
5. Negotiating prices with potential customers and closing sales.
6. Identifying opportunities for new business within the market.
7. Paying attention to competitors and their activities within the industry.
8. Building long term relationships with new and existing customers.
9. Ensuring all administration relating to sales is completed effectively.
10. Working closely with other departments and finding out opportunities to crosssell.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience.
3. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
4. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
5. Be proficient in computer applications.
6. Have an ability to drive sales and generate new business.
7. Be ambitious and driven personality with hunger for success.
8. Be a confident and experienced negotiator able to drive revenue.
9. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

11. SALES OFFICER (INTERNATIONAL EVENTS), JOB GRADE 5 REF: KICC/SO-IE/2020

The Sales Officer, International Events reports to Principal Sales Officer, International Events and is responsible for generating sales through a variety of techniques.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Generating leads and turning them into opportunities for sales.
2. Contacting potential customers via telephone, email and face to face.
3. Working on key performance indicators and revenue targets as set by the Sales Manager.
4. Arranging meetings with prospects in order to demonstrate products.
5. Negotiating prices with potential customers and closing sales.
6. Identifying opportunities for new business within the market.
7. Paying attention to competitors and their activities with the industry.
8. Building long term relationships with new and existing customers.
9. Ensuring all administration relating to sales is completed effectively.
10. Working closely with other departments and finding out opportunities to cross sell.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience.
3. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
4. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
5. Be proficient in computer applications.
6. Have an ability to drive sales and generate new business.
7. Be ambitious and driven personality with hunger for success.
8. Be a confident and experienced negotiator able to drive revenue.
9. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

12. SALES OFFICER (CORPORATE RELATIONS), JOB GRADE 5 REF: KICC/SO-CR/2020

The Sales Officer, Corporate Relations reports to Principal Sales Officer, Corporate Relations and is responsible for generating sales opportunities through a variety of techniques.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Generating leads and turning them into opportunities for sales.
2. Contacting potential customers via telephone, email and face to face.
3. Working on key performance indicators and revenue targets as set by the Sales Manager.
4. Arranging meetings with prospects in order to demonstrate products.
5. Negotiating prices with potential customers and closing sales.
6. Identifying opportunities for new business within the market.
7. Paying attention to competitors and their activities with the industry.
8. Building long term relationships with new and existing customers.
9. Ensuring all administration relating to sales is completed effectively.
10. Working closely with other departments and finding out opportunities to cross sell.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience.
3. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
4. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
5. Be proficient in computer applications.
6. Have an ability to drive sales and generate new business.
7. Be ambitious and driven personality with hunger for success.
8. Be a confident and experienced negotiator able to drive revenue.
9. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

13. SALES OFFICER (GOVERNMENT RELATIONS), JOB GRADE 5 REF: KICC/SO-GR/2020

The Sales Officer, Government Relations reports to Principal Sales Officer, Government Relations and shall be responsible for generating sales opportunities through a variety of techniques.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Generating leads and turning them into opportunities for sales.
2. Contacting potential customers via telephone, email and face to face.
3. Working on key performance indicators and revenue targets as set by the Sales Manager.
4. Arranging meetings with prospects in order to demonstrate products.
5. Negotiating prices with potential customers and closing sales.
6. Identifying opportunities for new business within the market.
7. Paying attention to competitors and their activities with the industry.
8. Build long term relationships with new and existing customers.
9. Ensuring all administration relating to sales is completed effectively.
10. Working closely with other departments and finding out opportunities to cross sell.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Commerce or Business Administration (Marketing option) or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience.
3. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
4. Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks.
5. Be proficient in computer applications.
6. Be a confident and experienced negotiator able to drive revenue
7. Be ambitious and self driven person.
8. Be a confident and experienced negotiator able to drive revenue.
9. Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

14. PRINCIPAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER (WEB DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT), JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PDCO-WD/2020

The Principal Digital Communication Officer, Web Development and Management reports to Digital Communications Manager and manages content creation for the Corporation’s website ensuring content on the website stays up to date and relevant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Overseeing all content creation activities of the organizations website.
2. Work closely with the marketing team to devise a web content strategy that aligns with the Corporation’s wider goals.
3. Creation of content marketing calendar to ensure regular content on the website throughout the year.
4. Writing entertaining and informative search engine optimized copy.
5. Targeting key words set by the online manager and basing articles around them.
6. Keeping up to date with industry best practice and monitoring content activities of competitor websites.
7. Assisting the online manager with ad-hoc copywriting.
8. Repurposing content for different mediums including social media and video.
9. Creation of entertaining and informative video content for the website.
10. Working alongside the social media manager to create content for the different social media channels.
11. Updating all sections of the website including homepage and all other categories.
12. Training the ecommerce team on how to use the website content management system.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Communications or Journalism or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
3. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three(3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
4. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
5. Be highly articulate with an excellent command of written English.
6. Be creative minded with an ability to conceive interesting ideas for new content.
7. Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) years from a recognized institution.
8. Be proficient in computer applications.
9. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

15. PRINCIPAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER (SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM AND CONTENT), JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PDCO-SM/2020

The Principal Digital Communication Officer, Social Media Platform and content reports to Digital Communications Manager and is responsible for managing the organizations social media and online interactions with customers though social media.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Overseeing the social media strategy for the corporation ensuring it aligns with the institutions brand.
2. Engaging with customers through use of social media.
3. Keeping up to date with advances in social media technology and the latest social media platforms.
4. Maximizing followers social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Google plus and Pinterest.
5. Ensuring that approaches to social media are relevant and appropriate for each medium.
6. Monitoring social media for customer comments both positive and negative.
7. Building reporting frameworks to evaluate return on investment on the various platforms.
8. Engaging with customers to resolve customer service issues and or create positive public relations opportunities.
9. Continuous research into new relevant social media channels and their impact on the brands marketing.
10. Working with the marketing team to look at ways social media can work within wider campaigns.
11. Analysing social media insights to guide future social media campaigns.
12. Developing a content calendar across all platforms ensuring a constant supply of relevant content.
13. Holding workshops for the wider marketing team to explain the importance of social media and how it can impact their campaigns.
14. Reporting on social media mentions of the brand internally providing useful feedback to product and marketing teams.
15. Searching social media for off diary stories and content.
16. Planning and delivery of community management strategies through social media.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Communications or Journalism or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
3. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three(3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
4. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
5. Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) years from a recognized institution.
6. Be proficient in computer applications and have articulate and professional communication skills.
7. Have a strong understanding of content management systems.
8. Excellent understanding of digital marketing search engine optimization on how social media impact on this.
9. Passionate and result oriented individual.
10. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

16. PRINCIPAL DIGITAL COMMUNICATION OFFICER (VIDEOGRAPHER), JOB GRADE 4 REF: KICC/PDCO-V/2020

The Principal Digital Communication Officer, Videographer reports to Digital Communication Manager. The Videographer shoots, develops and edits videos to capture important moments, sporting events, and other actions. Videographer works full time including weekends and evenings depending on when events are scheduled to take place.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs various duties based on the event they are recording and the needs of the organization.
2. Capture action on camera by recording important events using camera, lighting and audio equipment.
3. Direct action; Videographers direct people to capture specific action and events for the camera.
4. Edit captured video to tell concise and visually pleasing stories.
5. Set up equipment and break down recording equipment before and after use. This includes taping down cables for safety.
6. Maintain equipment by keeping all videos and audio equipment in good working order and replacing pieces as necessary.
7. Design short promotional videos for the hiring company or for personal marketing purposes.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: – Communication or Journalism or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
2. Have a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.
3. Have a good eye for detail and beauty by use of skills to tell visual stories with video and audio recorded during various events.
4. Be proficient in computer applications to work with various video editing software programs, such as Adobe, Cinema 4D, and photo shop.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills to work with people of all ages from all walks of life, helping them feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera.
6. Use time management skills to work within tight deadlines, capturing action and once in a lifetime moments on camera.
7. Capture many different moments, people, and expressions on camera, employers look professionals with multitasking skills to fill this role.
8. Capture the right moment on camera, which requires good verbal communication skills.
9. Have physical fitness to transport, move, set up and take down various pieces of heavy recording equipment.
10. Keen to detail to make precise edits to captured video and stage beautiful scenes for filming purposes.
11. Be a registered member of a relevant professional body.
12. Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) years from a recognized institution.
13. Have a minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience of three (3) should have been at a level of senior officer.
14. Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.

APPLICATIONS:

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:

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

TERMS OF OFFER

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

1. Job Grade KICC 3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance.
2. 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/ …… /2020” not later than 17th March 2020 at 5pm to: – 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