Kenya Flower Council New Job Openings

Communications Jobs, Managerial Jobs, Training Officer Opening,

Membership, Communications and Advocacy Manager

Requirements

The Ideal candidate must have extensive experience in policy, promotional and advocacy work and must have experience working in a membership organization.

Education/Experience Requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree in management, development studies, public policy, communications, knowledge management or related areas
2. At least 5 years’ experience planning, managing and implementing communications and advocacy work.
3. Experience in networking, media, and public policy formulation
4. Demonstrable experience in maintaining high standards of customer service, professional standards and delivery
5. Confident, personable and creative personality with ambition to grow a membership programme
6. Ability to quickly understand and absorb developments within the industry and how they will affect members
7. Creative thinker with ability to develop innovate ideas for engagement with members
8. Experience in Drupal or other website content management systems, e-marketing platforms, Adobe Photoshop and/or other desktop publishing skills and social media scheduling platforms.
9. Excellent communication, writing/editing skills
10. Outstanding information gathering skills and good analytical skills
11. Be a strategic thinker, and possess strong negotiation skills
12. Be a transparent and effective manager and team leader
13. Willingness to travel
14. High standard of written and verbal communication skills in English
15. Oral fact-finding, presentation, and communication skills
16. Analytical and negotiation skills for soliciting cooperation
17. Computer skills (MS Office applications, databases, online collaboration platforms, email, and internet). Video and audio editing skills is preferred.
18. He/she must have initiative and be able to work effectively under pressure independently and with a team.

Data and Training Officer

Travel: Occasional

Supervisor: Membership, Communications and Advocacy Manager

Job Purpose

This position oversees the organization and horticulture’s various data systems and build the capacity of growers and exporters on key market requirements and regulations. He/she is responsible for organizing, storing and analyzing data as efficiently as possible, and facilitating necessary trainings aimed at growing businesses involved in production and export of horticulture produce in Kenya.

Qualifications and experience.

1. Relevant Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
2. Must have at least 3 years’ experience in Data Management and training.
3. Strong leadership and analytical skills, with ability to multi-task.
4. Excellent writing and presentation skills to large audiences.
5. Highly developed social skills and ability to listen as well as communicate in different environments ranging from producers to high-level government and international institutions.
6. Understanding of agricultural commodity markets and value chains will be an added advantage.
7. Advanced computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (including v-lookups, pivot tables).

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Method of Application

Submit your CV and application letter via email to hr@kenyaflowercouncil.org clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email. The Deadline is 5PM, Friday, 14 January 2022.

The Kenya Flower Council is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, political affiliation, religion, tribe, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, health status (including HIV status) or age.

During the application process, KFC will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment to be made for any application to be considered. Canvassing for or by any candidate will lead to disqualification.