Vacancies at Kenya Red Cross Society

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Event Planning and Coordination

• Plan, organize, and coordinate all events related to the Kenya Red Cross Society's 60-year anniversary celebrations throughout the year.
• Work with the developed detailed events calendar, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and milestones.
• Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, entertainment, and security.
• Ensure all events adhere to KRCS’s branding, mission, and humanitarian values.

Logistics and Operations Management

• Coordinate transportation, accommodation, and hospitality arrangements for guests, speakers, and stakeholders.
• Oversee event set-up, on-site management, and post-event evaluations.
• Manage and track budgets for each event, ensuring cost-effectiveness and transparency.
• Develop contingency plans to handle unforeseen challenges during event execution.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with KRCS leadership, government agencies, corporate partners, and donors to ensure successful participation and sponsorship opportunities.
• Engage with local communities, volunteers, and beneficiaries to ensure inclusive celebrations.
• Work with the Communications team to support event-related press releases, invitations, and promotional materials.

Strategic Oversight

• Align all anniversary events with KRCS’s broader strategic goals and humanitarian mission.
• Monitor and evaluate event success using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as attendance, engagement, and media coverage.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on event outcomes, challenges, and recommendations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Public Relations, Hospitality, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in event planning, project management, or public relations.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience working with humanitarian organizations or NGOs is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Exceptional coordination and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of event risk assessment and management.
• Creativity in designing engaging and meaningful events.
• Team-oriented with strong leadership qualities.

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Scope of the role:

• Pastry preparations
• Teaching/Instructing
• Setting exams & Invigilation
• Student mentorship
• Curriculum development
• Managing the pastry function and allocating workload

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and manage the pastry section of a kitchen, working together with the other chefs
• Prepare a variety of baked goods, decorate and present pastries offerings and baked goods in a tasteful and contemporary way and use of both traditional and modern recipes.
• Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions
• Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations
• Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends
• Create new and exciting desserts to renew the BIHC  menus and engage the interest of learners and customers
• Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation is of a professional nature.
• Schedule staff, delegate tasks and oversee the workflow of the Pastry kitchen.
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget
• Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards
• Teach at a diploma level in areas allocated by the Head of Academic Affairs
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
• Prepare learning materials, schemes of work and maintain records to monitor students’ records, achievements and attendance.
• Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building inter-disciplinary collaboration within the department.
• Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
• Provide pastoral care and support to students,
• Network with other pastry chefs within the hospitality arena
• Any other duties as may be assigned by management

THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Key Skills and Personal Attributes 

• Strong knowledge of modern trends in pastry preparation
• Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers
• Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways
• Excellent leadership skills to manage the pastry section and students in a kitchen.
• Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food
• Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions
• Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays

Minimum requirements on Education and Experience:

• Diploma in related field of study/Baking & Pastry. Bachelor’s Degree in Areas of Specialization/related field of study or Pastry Arts will be an added advantage.
• 5-10  years  proven experience in five star international hotels, managing the pastry and bakery section, teaching experience would be an advantage
  Proficiency in Microsoft office suites especially PowerPoint
• A deep global understanding of commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry
• An absolute commitment to upholding the college values in particular, commitment:
  • to prioritize the needs of students
  • to act with integrity, authenticity and respect at all times
  • to secure continuous improvement and excellence
  • to focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential
  • demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development to improve achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction.