General Manager

Are you looking for an employer who promotes individual excellence, supports team work and nurtures a high performance culture?

KCA University is a dynamic private university in Kenya committed to quality service and ethical practices. 

It is also the only university that is uniquely and distinctly affiliated to a professional organization, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK).

Due to its rapid growth over the years, we are seeking to recruit a competent, dynamic and ambitious professional to fill up the position below.

General Manager, Institute for Capacity Development

Reporting To: Vice Chancellor

Terms Of Employment : Fixed Contract

Job Grade : 8

Closing Date : 12TH July, 2013

Overall Function:

To provide leadership and management to the University’s consultancy and Executive training team and nurture a business like culture.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and direction of Consultancy and Training Services
• Develop and implement mid-term (1 - 3 years), short-term (Monthly, Quarterly) and half year plans.
• Managing and overseeing general Operations of the Division
• Ensure Business Development, particularly effective coverage of market segments, business growth and focus on customer service excellence through the team.
• Ensure procedure and processes for quality assurance for delivery of consultancy and training services
• Identify and manage business risks by developing an appropriate risk mitigation framework.
• Spearheading the business development strategy for brand building, identifying and diversifying product portfolio, increasing market share and revenue growth.
• Prepare departmental Budget
• Coordinating budget preparation for KCA Consulting & Training Services Projects
• Evolve business development strategies for better customer relationship management.
• Proactively exploring and coordinating strategic partnerships and benchmarking initiatives in consultancy and training.
• Preparing divisional performance reports to facilitate decision-making in line with the requirements of the organization.
• Develop, Implement and review divisional policies and procedures for operational efficiency and control.
• Ensuring prudent financial management for operational sustainability.

Key skills & experience

• Strong business management and strategic planning skills
• Entrepreneurial skills with high level of business understanding
• Leadership and influencing skills
• Organizational skills
• People management and Mentorship skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• 10 years relevant experience with at least 4 years at senior management level in consultancy, business development, marketing and training or any other relevant area. Not more than 50 years of age.

Interested candidates should send their applications enclosing copies of certificates, testimonials and a detailed Curriculum Vitae stating achievements, current and expected salary and send to hr@kca.ac.ke not later than 12th July 2013.

Director, Human Resources,
KCA University,
P.O. Box 56808-00200,Nairobi, Kenya