JITIHADA Kenya’s National Business Plan Competition 2011 - 2012

The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), in collaboration with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and TechnoServe (K) are pleased to invite entrepreneurs in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in Kenya to apply for participation in JITIHADA II, which is running up to July 2011.

JITIHADA is the brand name Kenya’s National Business Plan Competition, which was launched in 2009. It is a subcomponent of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Competitiveness Project, a World Bank funded initiative under the Ministry of Industrialization. 

The primary objective of the project is to increase productivity and employment in the MSME sector in Kenya. The Second Phase of Jitihada (JITIHADA II) is running from June 2011 to June 2012. JITIHADA II lays emphasis on value addition in the MSME.

Value Addition

Value addition is improvement and enrichment of a product or service before it is offered to customers. JITIHADA II is placing emphasis on value addition within the manufacturing understanding of the notion of value adding.

Manufacturing involves changing of a product, usually from a raw material form, or from a form close enough to raw material, to a finished good. Manufacturing may also involve production of semi finished goods which another person, or firm, can convert into finished goods. 

Detailed understanding of manufacturing in the Kenyan context can be gleaned from the Kenya International Standard of Industrial Classification (ISIC Revision 3) of June 2002.

Further details may also be obtained from the JITIHADA Secretariat at the Kenya Institute of Management, the lead implementing partner in JITIHADA II.

Eligible entrepreneurs wishing to participate in this process are advised to seek further information from the KIM at the address indicated below. 

Information is also available on the KIM website at www.kim.ac.ke

Closing date for application is 30 November 2011.

For more information contact the KIM branches country wide or the Jitihada project office

Maple Court, 1st Floor, Westlands Road, 
Westlands Close,
Opposite Zimbabwe High Commission
P.O. Box 43706, 00100 Nairobi 

Tel: 020 3749929 / 2396411

Email: info.jitihada@kim.ac.ke 

Website: www.kim.ac.ke/jitihada

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A small sized commodity company in Mombasa wishes to fill the above position with a candidate having the following qualities:

Age preference: Under 30 years

Proficiency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

3 years experience in a busy office

Exceptional people skills

Independent, self motivated and adaptable

Candidates with shorthand and transcriptions skills will have an added advantage

Candidates from outside Mombasa need not apply

Application deadline is Friday 21st October 2011

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Kenya Commercial Bank, renowned for its diversity and growth in the Region is currently strengthening its support for group operations and business with the aim of maintaining Best Practice whilst also responding to the growing Business needs to support internal and external Customer Service delivery objectives and increase shareholder value.

To this end the following challenging positions have arisen and candidates with the requisite competencies and qualifications described below are hereby encouraged to apply.

Head, Institutional Banking 

Job Ref CORP 14/2011

The Position

Reporting to the Director, Corporate Banking, the Unit Head, Institutional Banking, will be responsible for leading relationship and support teams in driving profitability growth and building customer relationships that enhances service excellence and customer loyalty.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop market and monitor Corporate Banking liability and relationship of the portfolio with the aim of ensuring the Bank remains competitive and keeps track with the dynamic Corporate Banking environment.
• Retain existing customer base and market for new business to grow portfolio
• Develop, market and monitor Corporate Banking liabilities portfolio with the aim of ensuring the Bank remains competitive and keeps track with the dynamic Corporate Banking environment
• Grow the Bank’s Market share through the delivery of innovative Corporate Banking products and services through the product/service matrix
• Manage and develop the Human Resources compliment in the unit with the aim of achieving Divisional targets through a competent and highly motivated team
• Build and maintain customer relationships in order to achieve excellent customer service and customer loyalty
• Develop and roll out Institutional Banking propositions.
• Develop marketing/business strategies to expand the customer portfolio
• Cross sell bank products and diversify the revenue base to maximize financial returns.
• Co-ordinate and work with the client delivery teams on various cross-sell initiatives that will result in increased customer usage of our existing products and services.
• Manage the Unit into a highly motivated department through coaching, training and career management.

The Person

• Will have a minimum first degree from a recognized University.
• Possession of a post graduate degree or professional qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
• Have minimum 6 years’ experience in Relationship Management with at least 3 years in a senior management role
• Have ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Have the ability to make prompt decisions and be independent in problem solving in assigned duties.
• Possess Public Relationship skills in both formal and social gatherings and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with those interacted with in the course of carrying out duties.
• Must possess sound knowledge of Bank products and problem solving techniques.
• Possess excellent analytical skills, be open minded and have the ability to identify alternative solutions and business opportunities.
• Possess the ability to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Possess good financial analysis skills Possess effective leadership skills
• Have passion and commitment to excellence.

The above position is a demanding role which the bank will provide a competitive package for the successful candidate. 

If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position, remuneration level, e-mail address and telephone contacts quoting the job title/reference in the subject field to recruitment@kcb.co.ke.

To be considered your application must be received by 28th October 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.


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1. Managing Editor; Quality and Productions

2. Group Manager(s); Motion pictures group, Cable Network group, Broadcast Satellite group, Computer games group.

Qualifications

• Degree in media and business related courses from a recognized institution.
• Graphic designs
• A passion for the craft of printing.
• Ability to think on your feet and to troubleshoot and solve problems at short notice.
  
  
• Ability to anticipate pitfalls and steer projects around them.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and self-motivated.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
• 2+ years experience in media and productions, managing, editorial

If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter specifying the job title to the address below.

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All applications must be delivered on or before Tuesday the 18th October 2011.

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