Latest Recruitment at Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)

JOB GRADE KICC 3

Ref. KICC/ HRM /2019

The Manager, Human Resource and Administrations reports to the Director Corporate Services and is responsible for offering advisory services to management on HR and Administration matters and deal with all staff matters including recruitment & selection, placement, retention, training and development, discipline, administration of staff welfare and separation.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and planning on human resource needs
• Managing the Corporation’s recruitment and selection process
• Coordination of training and development of staff in the Corporation
• Coordination of staff performance management, reward and sanctions system
• Development of corporation’s mentoring and coaching programs
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the staff succession plans, development, mentoring, coaching and internship programs
• Advising the Directorate on matters relating to human resources management, records and administration
• Review and development of the human resource, records and administration policies, procedures and processes and oversee their implementation
• Management, maintenance and storage staff records
• Overseeing the payroll processing and ensuring compliance to statutory obligations
• Championing change management programs in the Corporation
• Coordinating the preparation of periodic progress reports
• Development of Human Resources, Records and Administration budget and work plan
• Oversee records management
• Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations related to Health & Safety, HIV/AIDS, Alcohol and Drug Substance Abuse, Gender and Disability Mainstreaming

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Eight(8) years relevant work experience; three (3) years should be in management
• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of the Institute of Human Resource Management;
• Valid practicing certificate;
• Certificate in Management Course or its equivalent lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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JOB GRADE KICC 3

REF: KICC/EHK/2019

The Housekeeping Manager reports to the Director Operations and is responsible for cleanliness, aesthetic of rooms, public area, room set up, decoration, back areas and surrounding at the Convention Centre and asset management.

Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail;

• Oversee and direct the cleaning activities for the Corporation.
• Order cleaning materials and new items are to ensure that the workers have the proper tools to perform their job duties.
• Inform workers about the procedures and policies that have to be followed while cleaning rooms.
• Approval of department’s expenditure.
• Development and approval of budgets and expenses.
• Plans the work of subordinates, monitors and evaluates their performance.
• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the institution.
• Ensure standards in room set up are implemented and maintained.
• Ensure proper scheduling of the departments, keeping in mind the forecast and daily events.
• Oversees duties of Assistant Housekeeper, Supervisors and Room Stewards.
• Management and coordination of outsourced cleaning and landscaping service providers.
• Ensure modern methods, techniques and materials are used to promote efficiency and effectiveness in provision of housekeeping services.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Master’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Hospitality Management, Hotel Management any equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer.
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated professional competence in Hotel or Housekeeping management work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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JOB GRADE KICC 4

Ref. KICC/BPO-SP/2019

The Principal Business Projects Officer (strategic partnerships) reports to Business Projects Manager.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project proposals and develop project plan, schedule and budget
• Ensure submission of approved business project budgets into the following financial year’s budget to necessitate project execution
• Initiate, develop and execute partnership with other organizations to enhance the business of the organization
• Initiate business alliances for improved service delivery
• Brings new products to market by analysing proposed product requirements and product development programs, preparing return on investment analysis
• Determines customers’ needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information
• Provide detailed weekly and monthly performance reports
• Perform other duties assigned by business project manager

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Have a minimum six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at a level of senior business project officer
• Have a bachelor degree in any of the following:- communications, journalism or literature or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Have a master’s degree from a recognized institution
• Be a registered member of a relevant professional body
• Have a certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from recognized institution
• Be proficient in computer applications
• Fulfil the requirements of chapter six of the constitution

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JOB GRADE KICC 4

REF: KICC/FB/2019

The Principal Food and Beverage Coordinator reports to Events Manager

Responsibilities

• Implement contracts for catered food and related products
• Implement standards and regulatory compliance of food and beverage, from conception to completion.
• Implement recommendations of market survey findings and extract opportunities
• Onsite food and beverage implementation, inspection and wind up.
• Implementation of post event activities
• Implement communications in client relationships
• Implement event related revenue generation activities
• Implementing operational and administrative activities and efficient delivery
• Assist in planning and implementation of food and beverage budget and monitoring
• Liaise with outsourced service providers
• Comply with all healthy and safety standards
• Advice the management on other emerging operational activities in food and beverage management
• Assist in preparation of business plan.
• Develop food and beverage pricing, inventory, control procedures, standard of quality and service.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Bachelor degree in hospitality management
• Master’s degree in hospitality management
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body
• A minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at the level of senior officer
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
• Fulfilling the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.

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JOB GRADE 4

REF: KICC/PA/2019

The Principal Accountant reports to Finance and Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and evaluating the laid down systems and make recommendations for improving the financial systems
• Tracking the utilization of capital and operational expenditure against the approved budget and report on the same
• Confirming the accuracy and completeness of accounts receivables (invoicing, receipting, banking and reconciliations) and reporting on the same as appropriate
• Identifying and report to the manager, finance of any identified incidences of non- compliance with laid down financial systems and financial risks facing the corporation
• Liaising with other departments so as to ensure that financial and related regulations are complied with and where applicable give
• procedural guidance including dealing with any staff enquiries on any payment related enquiries
• Reviewing the payroll and effect accurate salary payments
• Preparation and reconciliation of credit reports
• Ensuring provision of accurate timely reliable financial information
• Organizing and coordinating responses to audit queries
• Compliance with the laid down corporation’s policies and procedures

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

• Served in the grade of senior accountant or in a comparable for a minimum period of six (6) years and three (3) years of which should have served in a senior position
• Bachelor degree in commerce (accounting or finance option) or its equivalent
• Master’s degree in any of the following:- commerce, accounting, business administration, finance or the equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Membership to the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) as a CPA (K) in good standing
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in the usage of recognized computer accounting software and common office applications
• Fulfilled the requirements of chapter six of the constitution.