Managerial Role at Kenya Scouts Association (KSA)

The Association invites applications to fill the following vacant position:

Duty Station: Nairobi

The manager is responsible for general management, administration, development and marketing of Rowallan national scout camp and a coordination/supervisory role in all other camps and centres of the Association countrywide.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all operational aspects of the camps and centres including marketing, human resources, administration and sales
• Coordinate publicity and promotion of the camps and centres with the Association’s Communications and External Relations Office.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote the camps and centres.
• Meets financial objectives by estimating requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions for the camps and centres.
• Implement and support in the implementation of camp policies, procedures and guidelines as detailed in the Camps, Sites and Security Policies
• Work with management team to implement a risk management plan for the camps and centres.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports Increase the overall productivity of the camps and centres by implementing relevant employee training, budgeting effectively, eliminating inefficiencies and capturing growth opportunities

Qualifications and Experience

• Should have at least a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (Project management), commerce, Marketing or any other related fields from a recognized university.
• Relevant experience [hospitality industry, management of outdoor facilities, etc] , at least three (3) years in managerial position
• Working experience with enterprise resource planning systems (esp Microsoft Navision)
• Proficiency in computer applications

Other Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Strategic thinking
• People management skills
• Planning and coordination skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.