Sector Assistant Officer ( PET) at Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM)

Reporting to : Sectors Manager

Job Purpose:

To provide coordination and support services to enable Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Sub-sector of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers advance their objectives and especially with special focus on the following themes:-

• Take Back and Extended Producer Responsibility schemes for PET Bottles establishment;
• Clean-up activities on PET waste bottles;
• Anti-littering awareness campaigns;
• Research to support the areas listed above.

Responsibilities

1. Coordination support of PET engagements

• Support in planning and execution of PET sub sector activities including but not limited to county clean-up activities, awareness raising and stakeholder forums;
• Participation in PET sub sector related programme development/ event planning meetings and workshops;
• Identify and mobilize stakeholders for partnerships towards effective PET waste management programmes;
• Support resources mobilization for implementation of PET sub sector activities;
• Support sectors manager with effective account management of sector members;
• Generating monthly PET sector specific reports through the Sectors Manager;
• Update and circulate to PET sub sector members issues tracker on a monthly basis and whenever necessary;
• Track and manage PET Funds in liaison with KAM Finance;

2. Membership recruitment and retention

• Assist in PET sub sector membership recruitment and retention within Nairobi and the KAM Chapters;
• Support with effective account management of PET sub sector members;
• Support Sectors Manager in secretarial duties for key industrial sectors and organizing sectors activities and to provide secretariat services to the sectors;
• Maintain database for key contacts from different sectors to enhance KAM services and networks;
• Support to monitor and evaluate of the execution of PET sub sectors activities;
• Providing secretarial duties at PET sub sector meetings;
• Support in development and updating of Industrial sector profiles;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive.

Required Qualifications and Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, background in Environmental science is an added advantage;
• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in a busy business advocacy organization;
• Firsthand experience in government engagement, stakeholder management and public policy formulation;
• A good understanding of government and regulatory framework governing industry;
• Excellent project management and administrative skills;
• In-depth knowledge of industrial Sectors in Kenya and willingness to learn on global trends;
• Strong Fundraising skills, results focused and innovative with excellent communication and presentation skills;
• Excellent relationship management and networking skills with ability to effectively mobilize diverse stakeholders and coordinate them towards common goals;
• Have good organizational skills, be a team player and possess keen attention to detail.