Boma International Hospitality College BIHS

JOB SUMMARY 

<ul>
	<li>The Business Coach will be responsible for delivering hands-on enterprise development support to young women and men  participants engaged in livestock and agri-related value chains. Using both the REAP Graduation Model and a Market Systems Development approach, the Business Coach will lead in participant targeting and selection,  training, business mentorship and coaching, grant management, group savings and loaning linkages to markets and financial institutions to enable participants build viable, scalable, and resilient enterprises. He/She will work closely with consortium partners and technical experts for participants to access technical skills and support required in growing their businesses.</li>
	<li>This role is highly field-based and requires strong technical understanding of livestock/agri-business, financial inclusion, value chain development, private sector engagement, and youth-focused coaching.</li>
	<li>The Business Coach will ensure participants acquire the practical knowledge, resources, and linkages needed to access markets, increase incomes, and sustainably grow their enterprises.</li>
</ul>

Responsibilities

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participant Selection, Training &amp; Enterprise Coaching 

<ul>
	<li>Lead in participant identification and onboarding using the program selection criteria.</li>
	<li>Collaborate with training and curriculum development staff to customize training content to align with market demand, context relevance and participants’ needs</li>
	<li>Deliver structured business training and coaching using the REAP model, integrating climate action and gender-responsive approaches.</li>
	<li>Conduct enterprise assessments and develop tailored coaching plans for individual entrepreneurs, groups, and MSMEs.</li>
	<li>Provide coaching support to participants to identify, establish, grow and manage viable livestock and agri-enterprises.</li>
	<li>Provide participants with technical skills to adopt of climate-smart livestock and agri-business practices.</li>
</ul>

Market Systems &amp; Value Chain Development 

<ul>
	<li>Conduct value chain and market systems analyses to identify constraints and opportunities.</li>
	<li>Identify and conduct linkages with off-takers, processors, traders, aggregators, financial institutions, input providers, and other ecosystem actors.</li>
	<li>Promote inclusive, youth- and women-friendly business models within livestock and agri-markets.</li>
	<li>Identify and establish aggregation initiatives with cooperatives, market and producer groups, private sector, county government and business networks to strengthen market access. </li>
</ul>

Business Development Services &amp; Financial Inclusion 

<ul>
	<li>Guide participants to develop business models, financial planning, cost analysis, and cashflow management for their businesses</li>
	<li>Strengthen participants access to savings, loans, digital finance, insurance, and other formal and informal financial services including grant funds and government affirmative action funds</li>
	<li>Take lead in the formation, strengthening, and training of VSLAs, including registration, financial literacy, life skills , mental health and psychosocial skills</li>
	<li>Guide participants to develop viable business plans and apply for the Challenge Fund grant.</li>
	<li>Monitor effective utilization of Challenge Fund grants.</li>
</ul>

​​​​​​​Technical Assistance &amp; Capacity Building 

<ul>
	<li>Ensure quality delivery of the program outcomes with accountability in time, on budget and within the scope</li>
	<li>Deliver training on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, livestock and agri-enterprise management, and business growth strategies.</li>
	<li>Facilitate monthly mentorship sessions with business groups and savings groups.</li>
	<li>Collaborate with county governments, TVETs, research institutions, and private sector actors to unlock technical skills, markets, and employment opportunities. </li>
</ul>

​​​​​​​Monitoring, Learning &amp; Reporting 

<ul>
	<li>Collect high-quality data in line with M&amp;E protocols and maintain business/VSLA KPIs.</li>
	<li>Utilize assigned digital tools for data capture (tablets, digital forms, Salesforce).</li>
	<li>Participate in weekly/monthly/quarterly review meetings and contribute data insights.</li>
	<li>Document success stories, lessons learned, adaptations, and emerging market insights.</li>
	<li>Maintain all assigned tools, including motorcycles and tablets.</li>
</ul>

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Academic Requirements

<ul>
	<li> Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Livestock Production, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Rural Development, or related fields.</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>Prior 3-5 years of work experience in the Livestock and agri-related value chain development within ASALs.</li>
	<li>Business coaching, MSME support, or Business Development Services (BDS).</li>
	<li>Market Systems Development (MSD/M4P).</li>
	<li>Working with youth, women, refugees, pastoralist and agro-pastoral communities.</li>
	<li>Building market and financial linkages with private sector actors.</li>
</ul>

Additional Required Competencies 

<ul>
	<li>Strong coaching and mentorship skills.</li>
	<li>Understanding of market dynamics, enterprise growth strategies, and financial literacy.</li>
	<li>Experience in data collection, analysis, and insight generation.</li>
	<li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.</li>
	<li>Ability to ride a motorcycle with a valid A1/A2 license.</li>
	<li>Basic digital literacy (mobile data collection, MS Office; Salesforce is an added advantage).</li>
	<li>Ability to work independently in remote field environments.</li>
	<li>MUST be a resident of respective Counties and speak one local language of the county identified in the application out of the 15 counties in which CASHA project is being implemented. </li>
</ul>

Re - advertisement Business Coaches - Laikipia

JOB SUMMARY:

<ul>
	<li>To facilitate student career development through internships, job placements, mentorship, and partnerships with industry stakeholders, ensuring every continuing student and or graduate is career-ready and aligned with the institution’s mission.</li>
</ul>

Scope of the role:

<ul>
	<li>Students</li>
	<li>Employers/Industry Partners</li>
	<li>Faculty and Academic Departments</li>
	<li>Alumni</li>
</ul>

Your key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Advise and guide students on available internship and employment opportunities aligned with their career goals.</li>
	<li>Maintain and update the internship and placement database and prepare periodic reports on student placement outcomes.</li>
	<li>Coordinate career events, forums, mentorship sessions, and pre-internship orientations.</li>
	<li>Identify, refer, and facilitate eligible students for internships and job placements.</li>
	<li>Provide career counseling, including resume writing, interview skills, and workplace professionalism training.</li>
	<li>Develop and publish internship handbooks, career guidelines, and informational materials.</li>
	<li>Establish and maintain partnerships with employers, government agencies, and corporate organizations to expand placement opportunities.</li>
	<li>Monitor and support students during internships to ensure a positive learning experience.</li>
	<li>Collect and analyze employer and graduate feedback to improve placement services.</li>
	<li>Collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure students are well-prepared and placed in relevant externship and job opportunities.</li>
</ul>

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

<ul>
	<li>Placement &amp; Career Service Assistant</li>
</ul>

THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

<ul>
	<li>Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Career Development, HR, Education, Hospitality Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.</li>
	<li>Strong communication, networking, presentation, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail.</li>
	<li>Competence in computer applications, career services software, and virtual learning environments (e.g., Moodle).</li>
	<li>Familiarity with business, industry trends, and management functions, with proven ability to liaise effectively with employers and stakeholders.</li>
</ul>

Experience:

<ul>
	<li>Minimum of 3 years’ experience in student placement, career services, counseling, or related higher education functions.</li>
	<li>Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.</li>
	<li>Proficient in using computerized systems, databases, and report preparation tools.</li>
	<li>Ability to develop and deliver presentations, gather and analyze data, and evaluate student records.</li>
	<li>Good understanding of the hospitality industry, placement policies, and available career opportunities, with flexibility to travel when required.</li>
</ul>

Placement & Career Services Officer

WHAT YOU WILL DO AT BIHC

<ul>
	<li>Reporting to the Lead - Culinary, the Head Steward will be the Head of  the Kitchen's Stewarding Team, and therefore responsible for overseeing the cleanliness, hygiene Standards and organization of the all the Training Kitchens and other related areas. You will enforce the highest possible cleanliness and hygiene standards in the whole food processing facilities as well as the operating equipment.</li>
	<li>You will ensure that all cleaning tasks are performed according to standards and that all the institutions kitchen remain a safe and efficient workspace</li>
</ul>

Scope of the role:

<ul>
	<li>Managing the BIHC Kitchen Steward Team</li>
	<li>Allocating workload and schedules</li>
</ul>

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of duties of all stewards, kitchen facilities, and operations

<ul>
	<li>Supervise the sanitation, cleanliness, hygiene as well as the quality level of products and services.</li>
	<li>Ensure back of house areas are maintained to the highest cleanliness standards and cleaning schedules are followed and completed.</li>
	<li>Directs and assists stewards in order to make clean up more efficient.</li>
	<li>Assist Chefs and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed.</li>
	<li>Check more specifically the proper use of chemicals and washing detergents.</li>
	<li>Stock take of equipment and other items as required.</li>
	<li>Work with all departments to ensure items that are required for service are available when needed.</li>
	<li>Take all necessary actions to reduce breakage of China and Glass wares.</li>
	<li>Supervise stewards ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.</li>
	<li>Any other duties as may be assigned by management.</li>
</ul>

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Key Skills and Personal Attributes

<ul>
	<li>Proven work experience as a Head Steward</li>
	<li>Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment</li>
	<li>Management skills that help in overall management of the college kitchens</li>
	<li>Communication skills and professional ethics that helps  promote good work relationships with colleagues and students</li>
</ul>

Education and Experience

<ul>
	<li>A Diploma in hospitality  or related field with previous experiences with stewarding department within a hotel,</li>
	<li>Two years relevant experience leading teams in a kitchen set up</li>
	<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
	<li>Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities</li>
	<li>A deep understanding of, commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry</li>
	<li>An absolute commitment to upholding the college values in particular, commitment:
	<ul>
		<li>to prioritize the needs of students</li>
		<li>to act with integrity, authenticity and respect at all times</li>
		<li>to secure continuous improvement and excellence</li>
		<li>to focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential</li>
		<li>demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development to improve achievement by focusing on the quality of instruction. </li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

Head Steward - Kitchen

Scope of the role:
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Pastry preparation</li>
<li>Teaching</li>
<li>Setting exams &amp; Invigilation</li>
<li>Student mentorship</li>
<li>Curriculum development</li>
</ul>
Your key Responsibilities:
<ol>
<li>Teach at a diploma level in areas allocated by the Head of Academic Affairs</li>
<li>Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum</li>
<li>Prepare learning materials, schemes of work and maintain records to monitor students’ records, achievements and attendance.</li>
<li>Participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within the department.</li>
<li>Participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments</li>
<li>Provide pastoral care and support to students,</li>
<li>Prepare a variety of baked goods, decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way and use both traditional and modern recipes.</li>
<li>Meet with customers to discuss custom-made desserts or baked goods for special occasions</li>
<li>Ensure the bakery section of the kitchen adheres to health and safety regulations</li>
<li>Develop new seasonal recipes and menus and keep up with the latest trends</li>
<li>Create new and exciting desserts to renew the BIHC menus and engage the interest of learners and customers</li>
<li>Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation is beautiful and exciting.</li>
<li>Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget</li>
<li>Maintain a clean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards</li>
<li>Adhere to the departmental ISO standards as set</li>
<li>Any other duties as may be assigned by management</li>
</ol>
THE   SKILLS   AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Diploma in area of specialization Pastry Arts or related, Bachelor’s Degree will be an added advantage</li>
<li>3-5 years proven experience teaching at post-secondary level</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft office Suites, especially PowerPoint</li>
<li>A deep understanding of commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry</li>
</ul>
Key Skills and Personal Attributes
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively</li>
<li>Commitment to continuous professional development</li>
<li>Creativity to design new and unique menu items to attract customers</li>
<li>Knowledge of how baking ingredients work together and how they can be used in creative ways</li>
<li>Excellent leadership skills to manage the pastry section and students in a kitchen.</li>
<li>Time management skills to deliver orders on schedule and avoiding wasting food</li>
<li>Physical strength and stamina to spend long hours standing and performing repetitive motions</li>
<li>Flexibility, since hours for a Pastry Chef may vary and include weekends, evenings and holidays</li>
</ul>

Pastry Chef & Lecturer

WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a Chef lecturer, you will be responsible for coordinating and teaching several courses with the option to design your own course within your chosen area of focus.
Scope of the role:
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Teaching</li>
<li>Setting exams &amp; Invigilation and marking</li>
<li>Student mentorship</li>
<li>Curriculum development</li>
</ul>
Your key Responsibilities:
<ol>
<li>To teach at a diploma level in areas allocated by the Head of Academic Affairs</li>
<li>To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum</li>
<li>To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor students’ records, achievements and attendance.</li>
<li>To participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building interdisciplinary collaboration within the department.</li>
<li>To participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments</li>
<li>To provide pastoral care and support to students,</li>
<li>To participate in the administration of the department’s program of study and other activities as requested.</li>
<li>Any other duties as may be assigned by management</li>
</ol>
THE   SKILLS   AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Bachelor’s Degree in Areas of Specialization/related field of study</li>
<li>3-5 years proven experience teaching at post-secondary level</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft office suites especially PowerPoint</li>
<li>A deep understanding of commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry</li>
</ul>
Key Skills and Personal Attributes
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively</li>
<li>Commitment to continuous professional development</li>
<li>Excellent leadership and management skills</li>
<li>Must have attention to detail and have the ability to multitask</li>
</ul>
Desirable Attributes:
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Excellent judgment with the ability to balance risks and opportunities</li>
<li>Excellent customer service skills.</li>
<li>An absolute commitment to upholding the College Values. In particular, commitment: o to prioritize the needs of students
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>to act with integrity, authenticity &amp; respect at all times</li>
<li>to secure continuous improvement and excellence</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>to focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential</li>
</ul>

Chef Lecturer

HOW YOU WILL FIT INTO OUR MISSION: We pride in being a small community that ensures that every participant is known at an individual level in order to understand their specific needs and constantly assess that these needs are met. We believe in high standards of professionalism which come with discipline and upholding ethical standards. This is evidenced by the emphasis put on instituting a professional dress code among staff and learners, an aspect that is embraced by the management of the college. We have an open culture that encourages communication within the different hierarchical levels.
WHAT YOU WILL DO (Your responsibilities will include):
As a lecturer, you will be responsible for coordinating and teaching several courses specifically Hospitality Law &amp; Business Ethics, set examinations, invigilate &amp; mark the exams, Curriculum Development and the mentoring the learners.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
<ol>
<li>To teach at a diploma level in areas allocated by the Head of Academic Affairs</li>
<li>To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum</li>
<li>To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor students’ records, achievements and attendance.</li>
<li>To participate in departmental and faculty seminars aimed at building inter-disciplinary collaboration within the department.</li>
<li>To participate in the development , administration and marking of exams and other assessments</li>
<li>To provide pastoral care and support to students,</li>
<li>To participate in the administration of the department’s programme of study and other activities as requested.</li>
<li>Any other duties as may be assigned by management</li>
</ol>
THE SKILLS AND COMPETENCES WE ARE LOOKING FOR: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum requirements:
<ul>
<li>Master’s Degree in Areas of Specialization/related field of study</li>
<li>3-5  years  proven experience teaching at post-secondary level</li>
<li>Experience in Hospitality Law &amp; Business Ethics</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft office suites especially PowerPoint</li>
<li>A deep understanding of commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry</li>
</ul>
Desirable Attributes:
Key Skills and Personal Attributes
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills</li>
<li>Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines</li>
<li>Ability to work collaboratively</li>
<li>Commitment to continuous professional development</li>
<li>Excellent leadership and management skills</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of subject areas combined with a broad subject background</li>
<li>Excellent judgment with the ability to balance risks and opportunities</li>
<li>Excellent customer service skills.</li>
<li>An absolute commitment to upholding the College Values. In particular, commitment: </li>
<ul>
<li>To prioritize the needs of students</li>
<li>To act with integrity, authenticity &amp; respect at all times</li>
<li>To secure continuous improvement and excellence</li>
<li>To focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential</li>
</ul>
</ul>

Hospitality Law & Business Ethics lecturer

Job Summary:
Responsible for ensuring the Kenya Red Cross Society’s (KRCS) Hardware, Software, and Applications components are stable, functioning as expected through carrying out daily checks and support both for end users and back end. This role collects user requirements, ensures enhancements are implemented and bugs are fixed on time as per the agreement and SLA’s. This role is also responsible for disseminating about the Hardware, Software, ICT Policies and Procedures to KRCS Staff.
Duties and Responsibilities
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Administer and maintain Windows/Mac/Linux systems and services including active directory and file system, back-up and recovery, automated installations, maintenance including upgrades.</li>
<li>Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email. Verify customers, validate their reported issues, and attempt to resolve with “First Call Resolution”. Update customers with outstanding issues on a regular basis.</li>
<li>Implement and manage technical projects related to ICT infrastructure comprising hardware and software.</li>
<li>Design and implement monitoring systems; take action to ensure systems availability and integrity including obtaining vendor technical support.</li>
<li>Ensure proper functioning of the network, including connectivity to the internet, other networks and interfaces to all depended services such as office365, PC desktops services and applications.</li>
<li>Prepare ICT monthly reports and updates of maintenance of ICT activities.</li>
<li>Develop systems documents and maintain standard operating procedures.</li>
<li>Implement network security policies, standards, guidelines and provide network security incidence response.</li>
<li>Provide technical expert advice on the latest technology acquisition, implementation and optimal operation of related ICT infrastructure.</li>
<li>Provide ICT/Telecommunications training to staff both at headquarters and the Regions and Branches</li>
<li>Management of in-house ICT assets inventory, including the deployment status and readiness of all ICT hardware</li>
<li>Establish preventive maintenance practices and control systems to ensure that all ICT equipment are in proper repair and optimal working condition</li>
<li>Draft specifications and establish performance standards for ICT hardware/software services; recommend corrective operational measures to improve quality and performance</li>
<li>Set up equipment for end-user, perform or ensure proper installation of cable, operating systems, and appropriate software and oversee the daily performance of computer systems</li>
<li>Review technical manuals, conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems, provide technical support and also monitor computers updates and license renewals</li>
<li>Service and maintain IT equipment</li>
<li>Maintain HF and VHF radio to ensure proper functionality</li>
<li>Provide support for KRCS staff on enterprise application needs</li>
<li>Create and maintain security and user role protocols for the enterprise systems,    ensuring users have proper access based on their functional roles at KRCS.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent qualifications plus Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) qualification</li>
<li>Over three (3) years’ experience in the development and installation of computer hardware systems including customisation of integrated software programmes </li>
</ul>
Key Competencies
<ul style="list-style-type:disc !important">
<li>Thorough knowledge of computer hardware and software requirements including data and computer security systems</li>
<li>Ability to identify user needs, information data sources, data types and application requirements and develop and implement effective training programmes</li>
<li>Experience in providing support in a network environment with emphasis on peripherals such as Network equipment, printers, copiers and projectors</li>
<li>Experience for setting up information systems and networked applications and office automation systems</li>
<li>Experience in supporting Microsoft Dynamics NAV is an added advantage.</li>
<li>Knowledge of hardware/software installation and ability to make minor adjustments to equipment.</li>
<li>Ability to train professional and clerical staff in routine systems use.</li>
<li>Ability to resolve basic hardware/software problems and develop simple query programs to retrieve information from data base</li>
</ul>

ICT Assistant –Support (1)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
BIHC (Boma International Hospitality College) was established in 2015 to address an increasing gap in the provision of qualified staff within the hospitality industry in Kenya and regionally. In 2016, BIHC partnered with the Business and Hotel Management School (BHMS), a world-class hospitality school in Lucerne, Switzerland. This partnership paved the way for a dynamic educational and training approach that allows the undergraduate students to complete their 2-year diplomas in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts at our campus in Nairobi and their final bachelor year at BHMS in Switzerland.
The BIHC curriculum maintains a strong emphasis on Swiss educational traditions of balancing theoretical and practical training and this has made BIHC graduates the preferred candidates in the job market because from the onset, they perform beyond their employers’ expectations, thus saving employers, the time and money that is usually spent to train new employees. Our campus is located within the Boma Hotels complex and with an increase in demand for quality education throughout Africa, we take pride in offering world-class training and student life in a 5-star hotel environment.
BIHC is fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS)
Position Title:               Student Affairs Officer
Reporting to:                 Principal
Job Location:                 Nairobi
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Principal the Student Affairs Officer is responsible for carrying out the school’s Non-academic and behavioural programs and serving as a liaison between the college administration and student organizations, such as student council.
Charged with the responsibility of promoting the college's mission by providing effective student services leadership, management, strategic direction, policy development, and oversight of all student service departments.
As a professional educator the role holder understands and responds to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. He|she provides proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students’ academic achievement, personal and social development.  He/She will work cooperatively with the principal, faculty, staff, students and parents towards a positive school climate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ol>
<li>Lead Student Affairs unit that keeps the student at the center of what we do and why we do it;</li>
<li>Interpret and implement BIHC student hand book &amp; policies and regulations in student affairs functional area.</li>
<li>Ensure student needs are recognized and addressed through collaboration between students, departments, and faculty;</li>
<li>Engage in strategic planning to set operational goals and initiatives;</li>
<li>Develop practices to coordinate programs, projects and activities to ensure efficiency and increase effectiveness.</li>
<li>Demonstrate accountability and ownership for college performance metrics and identify opportunities for innovation and elevated performance;</li>
<li>Lead and/or oversee programs that increase student success (persistence, progression, and completion);</li>
<li>Responsible for students' welfare, from entry/admission to exit/graduation.</li>
<li>Responsible for Individual Counselling of students in various aspects and group counseling on selection of social activities and use of leisure time to mold behavior and guiding them to access sources of specialist advice and support as appropriate.</li>
<li>Maintain a standard of student behavior designed to command respect and minimize college and classroom interruptions.</li>
<li>Responsible for development, scheduling and administration of student engagement, co-curricular and entertainment programmes to prevent overlapping.</li>
<li>Responsible for Student Orientation/Induction programmes with support from other members of staff.</li>
<li>Responsible for spearheading mentoring programs through talks and career counsel in readiness for employment.</li>
<li>Responsible for management of the Alumni programme for the college.</li>
<li>Supporting the students PAE assessment process in consultation with the lecturers and encouraging academic success through the Head of Academic Affairs.</li>
<li>Making references and recommendations letters for employment of students who have successfully completed their courses.</li>
<li>Responsible for preparing and publishing of student affairs calendar.</li>
<li>Developing, administering and monitoring the Students Affairs department budget including reviewing and authorization of all expenditure within the approved budget.</li>
<li>Any other duties as may be assigned.</li>
</ol>
Key Skills and Personal Attributes
<ul>
<li>Demonstrated experience in successfully developing and delivering strategic plans to ensure future institutions success</li>
<li>Demonstrated people leadership , management skills and counselling skills</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentation and partnership building skills for working in a complex multi stakeholder environment</li>
<li>Ability and experience of developing and leading significant institutional change</li>
<li>Commercial ability and success in generating institutional growth</li>
<li>Excellent judgement with the ability to balance risks and opportunities</li>
<li>Ability to resolve conflicts</li>
<li>An absolute commitment to upholding the College Values. In particular, commitment: to prioritize the needs of students to act with integrity, authenticity &amp; respect at all times to secure continuous improvement and excellence to focus on coaching and developing others to reach their full potential &amp; Demonstrated commitment to continuous personal development </li>
</ul>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>A  master degree Psychology &amp; Counselling/Education Psychology or equivalent with at least 5 years’ experience or managing students at an institution of higher learning,</li>
<li>Membership to a professional body is a must</li>
<li>Demonstrate continuing professional development</li>
<li>Sound knowledge and understanding of best practice locally and internationally in regards to teaching, learning, assessment and quality improvement</li>
<li>Successful and motivational leadership, with an inclusive leadership style, and with experience of leading change</li>
<li>Ability to develop and set strategic direction</li>
<li>A deep understanding of, commitment to and involvement in hospitality Industry</li>
<li>Successful record of developing and sustaining partnerships and networks with external organizations and other bodies locally and internationally</li>
<li>Thorough understanding and experience of quality improvement processes in learning institutions</li>
<li></li>
</ul>
Application Procedure
Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should apply strictly through <a href="https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers" target="_self">https://www.redcross.or.ke/Careers</a> so as to reach us not later than Monday, 10th May 2021.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job disclaimer and notification: BIHC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge / accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.