Job Purpose:
We are seeking a motivated intern to provide coordination and support services for the advancement of the goals of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), specifically within the Automotive Sector and allied sub-sectors.
Specific Objectives
- Sector Coordination & Support – Coordinate and support the advancement of the goals of KAM’s sectoral work.
- Implementation of Manufacturing Functions – Support the effective implementation of manufacturing sector functions.
- Account Management – Provide account management for assigned sectors, ensuring member needs are addressed.
- Administrative Support – Implement administrative activities required to ensure smooth sector operations.
- Information Dissemination – Ensure timely and effective communication of relevant information to members.
- Reporting – Deliver timely and accurate reports to support decision-making and accountability
Duties & Responsibilities
Sector Coordination & Secretariat Support:
- Provide secretariat services to industrial sectors under the Association and coordinate their activities.
- Facilitate quarterly and special sector/sub-sector meetings.
- Support in developing and updating industrial sector profiles.
Policy & Advocacy Support:
- Identify policy issues and develop strategies, position papers, and memoranda to influence key decision makers.
- Support execution of government engagements and policy monitoring (National & EAC budget-making processes).
- Assist in addressing members’ advocacy issues through engagements with government agencies, regulators, and stakeholders.
Capacity Building & Strategic Development:
- Support capacity building by developing and implementing strategies and strategic relationships.
- Support in the development and implementation of strategies to nurture sectors and sub-sectors.
Member Services & Account Management:
- Provide effective account management by responding to members’ policy-related and operational queries.
- Maintain and update databases of key contacts to enhance KAM services, networks, and advocacy work.
- Disseminate information effectively to members via emails, WhatsApp groups, sector briefs, and profiles.
Resource Mobilization & Reporting:
- Support in resource mobilization to facilitate sector-related work.
- Deliver timely and accurate reports to support decision-making and accountability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline
- At Least 1-Year Experience in a Similar Position
Personal attributes and skills:
- Advocacy & Policy Engagement Skills
- Planning, Organization & Project Management
- Communication & Information Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Technical & ICT Competence
