Membership Officer - The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management, Nairobi

Membership Officer at The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management in Nairobi – Kenyan Jobs

The Kenya Institute of Supplies Management was established under the Supplies Practitioners Management Act, 2007. The Institute is managed by a Council composed of procurement and supply chain management professionals and draws membership from the private, public, and other sectors. The functions of the Institute and its associated Statutory Committees and Board include setting standards, training, registration, licensing, discipline, provision of membership services and promotion of the profession of procurement and supply chain management in Kenya.

To position KISM in a strategic position to grow the profession, the Institute of looking for suitably qualified professionals in the following positions.

MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

Core Functions

• Handling registration of new members and renewals
• Planning and managing membership events
• Handling inquiries related to membership and official correspondences
• Growing membership
• Acting as assistant secretary to the registration committee
• Maintaining data on registration and membership activities and providing analysis of such records
• Managing the electronic membership database and website
• Management of membership services – e-magazines, job referrals etc
• Performs tasks related to above core functions as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in social sciences
• Professional certificate/diploma in purchasing and supply
• Registered member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
• Minimum 2 years experience in an administrative/procurement position
• Competency in website-management

For all positions, candidates must possess the following competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of document, data management and presentation software
• Demonstrated planning and organizing skills;
• Ability to coordinate and work well with others, sharing workloads and, work independently.;
• Analytical thinking skills and keen judgment;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all levels of internal and external customers in a professional manner

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may forward soft copy applications in PDF format, with cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae to admin@kism.or.ke or mail/post hard copies so as to reach us on or before 27th August, 2011 addressed to,

The Chairman
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
P.O Box 30400 – 00100
Nairobi

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.