Job Opportunities at Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC)

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance and Administration Manager will be responsible for:

1. Managing the Revenue Generation Process to ensure competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of the Corporation;
2. Ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities on finance related matters;
3. Developing and implementing office administrative and personnel systems;
4. Advising on compliance by the Corporation or its entities with the Kitui County Corporation Act, Public Finance Management Act 2012 and any other relevant law;
5. Designing and developing revenue generation systems and procedures;
6. Developing and ensuring the implementation of an effective internal control system for prudent financial management;
7. Reviewing financial accounting reports for adequacy and appropriateness;
8. Advising on financial risk profile of the Corporation; and
9. Coordinating the preparation of guidelines relevant to revenue generation, enhancement, administration and debt collection. 

For appointment to this position, a person should:

1. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Options) Business Administration, Economics or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. Have at least ten (10) years post qualification experience in Financial Management/ Revenue mobilization, five (5) of which should have been in a senior position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector, preferably in the Apparel Industry;
3. Be a Member of either the Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Institute of Certified Secretaries or Institute of Internal Auditors;
4. A relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage. 

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For appointment to this position, person should: i) A bachelor of commerce in marketing, or its equivalent from a university recognized in
Kenya;

1. iHave at least six (6) years post qualification experience in marketing;
2. Be a member of the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK).

Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer;

In addition to the above, the senior marketing officer will be responsible for:

1. Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them;
   Managing all marketing for the corporation and activities within the marketing department;
2. Developing the marketing strategy for the corporation in line with the corporation’s objectives;
3. Coordinating marketing campaigns;
4. Developing and overseeing the utilization of the marketing budget;
5. Creation and publication of all marketing material in line with marketing plans;
6. Monitoring customer needs;
7. Managing, training and motivating sales and marketing staff to drive revenue growth;
8. Monitoring and analyzing marketing trends;
9. Developing and managing efficient distribution networks for sales;
10. Carrying out market research
11. Any other duty as may be assigned by a competent authority

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Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Officer; In addition to the above, the marketing officer will be responsible for:

1. Identifying target markets and developing strategies to communicate with them;
2. Participating in the development marketing strategy for the corporation in line with the corporation’s objectives;
3. Coordinating marketing campaigns;
4. Implementing budgeted marketing activities; e. Monitoring customer needs;
5. Training and motivating sales and marketing staff to drive to drive revenue growth;
6. Monitoring and analyzing marketing trends;
7. Developing and managing efficient distribution networks for sales;
8. Carrying out market research
9. Any other duty as may be assigned by a competent authority.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this position, person should:

1. A bachelor of commerce in marketing, or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. Have at least six (2) years post qualification experience in marketing;
3. Be a member of the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK).

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Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for:

1. Planning and coordinating Supply Chain Management activities in areas such as procurement, warehousing, distribution, disposal of stores and assets, market survey and research; procurement plans, inventory and stock control;
2. Coordinating the collection, collation and analysis of data from the industry players and make appropriate recommendations;
3. Managing Supply Chain Management issues emanating from clients and other stakeholders;
4. Coordinating stakeholder training on best procurement practices; and
5. Monitoring of the implementation of existing Supply Chain Management policies, guidelines and procedures.

For appointment to this position, a person should:

1. Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement and Contracts Management or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. Have at least ten (10) years’ relevant professional work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a Senior position or at a top management level in the Public Service or Private Sector, preferably in the Apparel Industry;
3. Be a member of Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) and in good standing; and
4. Possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya. 

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Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Factory Manager will be responsible for:

1. preparation of periodic textile and apparel production plans;
2. Ensuring that apparel production lines are properly balanced for target output;
3. Coordinating with the Quality manager to ensure production of high-quality products;
4. Ensuring that materials are organized at each stage of processing;
5. Ensuring that all machinery is equipped with protective devices;
6. Providing thorough and accurate costing of all orders to ensure gross margins are maintained;
7. Preparing and submitting for payment contract invoices;
8. Processing all purchase orders;
9. Maintaining and managing the inventories on trims and fabrics to support order flow;
10. Providing periodic sales forecast and managing production schedules; 
11. Ensuring continuous training of machine operators and helpers;
12. Supervision of staff;

For appointment to this position, a person should:

1. Be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Clothing Technology/Fashion design or its equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;
2. Have at least ten (10) years’ relevant professional work experience, five (5) of which should have been in a Senior position in the Apparel Sector;
3. Have good knowledge of the production process, excellent organizational and planning skills; and
4. Have Creative approach to problem solving and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
5. Possession of a relevant Master’s degree from a university recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.