MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The position is responsible for overall planning, organizing, coordinating and controlling of all Organization’s development plans.
Responsible for driving business growth through the Cost Centers in line with YWCA of Kenya Vision and Mission.
Develop network, attract clients, research new market opportunities and oversee growth of YWCA projects, making sales projections and forecasting revenue in line with projected income.
Field of duties and responsibilities
Develop and implement Business Development strategy in line with the YWCA mission and vision
Ensure optimization of the existing YWCA Cost Centers.
Responsible for continuous tracking and monitoring business and team performance
Develop good property and debt management strategies
Facilitate the YWCA National Business Development Committee
Work with technical staff and other internal resources to meet client needs.
Attend industry functions, such as association events and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market and creative trends.
Submit monthly, quarterly, annual targets and reports to the National General Secretary and ensure realization of the same.
Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time
Research and advise on possible investment and developments opportunities that are in line with YWCA Mission and Vision
Ensure Risk Management in YWCA development engagements
Develop appropriate business model for every income generation facility in the organization.
Improve quality of products and services offered by the hospitality unit.
Provide strategic direction that would ensure among others marketing of the organization’s facilities to improve on income and occupancy.
Maintain and uphold YWCA corporate culture.
Utilize online reservation platforms for bookings and responding to inquiries e.g trip advisor, booking.com
JOB SPECIFICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE JOB
Level of Education/Academic qualification
Degree in Business administration/Management/Marketing or Related or
Higher Diploma/Diploma in same field with over 5 years’ experience
Other Competencies/abilities/skills required
Basic accounting skills
Proficient in IT skills – online skills and knowledge of MS office, power point and excel etc.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.
Advanced communication skills as well as conflict-resolution abilities.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and work with teams.
High level of integrity and Resource Management skills
Ability to meet strict deadlines with minimum supervision
This position is contractual and interested candidates should send their application and updated CV to recruitment@ywcakenya.org indicating job title, salary expectations and availability by close of business on 8th January 2024. Selection of qualified candidates will be on a rolling basis.
Apply via :
recruitment@ywcakenya.org
