Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is a leading African hospitality and tourism training institution. Established 47 years ago the College has trained over 60,000 graduates from around the world who continue to serve in the local and international hospitality and tourism industry. The College opened its doors in 1975 and was established under the Hotels and Restaurants Act, (Cap. 494, Laws of Kenya) which has since been replaced by the Tourism Act, 2011.

REF: KUC/7/1/4/10/2023

Job Purpose

The Director, Strategy Partnership and Enterprise is responsible for the partnership, enterprise, coordinating and the development of strategic policy initiatives, implementation of both the performance contract and the realization of the College’s strategic objectives and enterprise. The position reports to the Principal and Chief Executive Officer.

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail:

• Overseeing the commercial enterprises
• Formulating, interpreting and implementing strategy, partnerships and business development policies and programmes
• Responsible for prudent management and utilization of all the resources in the directorate.
• Responsible for the development of the College master plan
• Responsible for strategy and business continuity to maximise revenue generation.
• Responsible for implementing Council resolutions on matters affecting the directorate and departments under his/her oversight role
• Responsible for the consolidating of the directorate procurement plan and budgets
• Responsible for team work and collaborations among the various divisions and departments under his/her supervision
• Co-ordinating research activities and disseminate research findings to the stakeholders
• Overseeing resource mobilisation activities
• Ensuring effectiveness of the College quality management system
• Overseeing the provision of consultancy services
• Submitting reports on audit and reviews for further improvement and action
• Co-ordinating the preparation of respective Board Papers.
• Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

Person Specification

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Professional Course in Sales and Marketing
• Diploma in Marketing or Diploma in Business Management fifteen (15) years relevant working experience in public or private institution five (5) of which should have been at management level;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• Be registered with a professional body where applicable;
• Supervisory Skills course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated professional competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Fulfil the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Managerial skills and ability to lead teams.
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Team player;
• Integrity