Assistant Regional Officer – Nairobi Industrial Area Region at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

Reporting to: Devolution & Chapters Affairs Manager

Contract Type: Permanent 

Job Purpose:To provide support to the county business agenda, membership recruitment and retention within Nairobi Industrial Area Region

Key objectives

• Membership recruitment and retention
• Database management
• Information dissemination
• Timely and accurate reports

Duties and Responsibilities

The specific duties and responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:-

• Membership recruitment, retention and to ensure Vibrant and Active Network;
• Follow up on outstanding subscription from members;
• Address Members’ advocacy issues and where necessary, escalate to the Secretariat;
• Assisting the Regional Coordinator as the Secretary to Nairobi Industrial Area Region Committee and any
• meeting that are of interest to manufacturers;
• Assist in liaising with County government and other government agencies (Kenya Power, KEBs, NEMA, etc.)
• on issues of concern to region members;
• Assist in organizing and coordinating chapter activities - meetings, seminars, workshops and other functions
• in consultation with the chairman and /or Secretariat;
• Representing the Association in various local forums; County Budget, County Assembly legislation meetings
• on Bills that are of interest to KAM Members;
• Assist in publishing monthly chapter newsletter with information relevant to members;
• Assist in coordination of Regional & County Business Agenda activities at chapter / Coordination of BMOs
• Coalition activities;
• Assist in administering policy formulation to ensure ease of doing business for members;
• Support the Regional Coordinator in Capacity Building Trainings for chapter members;
• Database Development, updating and maintenance for key contacts in region to enhance KAM services and
• network;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO from time to time;

Qualifications /Requirements:

• Degree in Economics or PR /Marketing or Business Development /Management or their equivalent,
• Good experience in event management and client support is an added advantage,
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience preferably in sales, marketing and /or account management
• Lobbying and advocacy experience /skills are required,
• Excellent relationship /stakeholder management and networking skills
• Excellent Marketing, customer service and presentation skills
• Knowledge of the industrial sector in Kenya and willingness to learn global trends.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Team player and enthusiastic.
• Keen attention to detail