Events Manager at Kenyatta International Convention Centre

Job Details

REF: KICC/EM/2018

GRADE KICC 3

The Events Manager reports to the Director Operations and is responsible for Production and execution of events, exhibitions and food and beverage contracts execution.

Responsibilities

• Production and execution of events, exhibitions and food and beverage contracts execution.
• Managing contracts for catered food and related products
• Ensure standards and regulatory compliance food and beverage and events from conception to completion.
• Planning and Coordination of Events, design and development
• Identify opportunities for events through market survey
• On site event management and inspection
• Managing the process of events, completion and wind up
• Administration of post event activities and processes
• Communicating and developing client relationships
• Strategizing to maximize on returns related to events
• Managing operational and administrative activities for effective and efficient delivery
• Planning and implementation of event budgets
• Compliance with all health and safety standards and conducting product research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
• Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable
• At least eight (8) years’ experience in senior management level in tourism, hospitality or related sector.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution