Catholic Diocese of Kitui is found in the ecclesiastical region of Kenya and it is within the Nairobi metropolitan. It covers the whole Kitui County which is comprised of the following districts: Kitui West, Kitui Central, Lower Yatta, Nzambani, Mutitu, Mwingi Central, Mwingi West, Mwingi East, Kyuso, Mutomo, Mumoni, Tseikuru, Katulani, Mwingi West, Matinyani, Kisasi and Ikutha.
Vacancies in the Diocese and its institutions, listed with their application deadlines. Where a notice is attached, open the PDF to read it in full.
Apply: Vacancies - Catholic Diocese of Kitui
Bookshop Manager at Catholic Diocese of Kitui
Key responsibilities
- Manage
the daily operations of the bookshop, including sales, stock management,
and customer service.
- Maintain
accurate inventory records, oversee procurement and ensure timely
restocking of items.
- Liaise
with suppliers, publishers and customers, including diocesan offices, to
coordinate the ordering, delivery and management of both incoming and
outgoing stock.
- Develop
strategies to increase sales and customer engagement.
- Provide
supervision, guidance, and performance support to bookshop staff.
- Prepare
financial reports, manage cash flow, and ensure accountability
- Research
and recommend innovative business solutions to improve service delivery
and profitability.
- Uphold
the Catholic identity and mission of the bookshop in all activities
Requirements
- Diploma
in Business administration.
- Experience
in purchasing procedures and sourcing of books, school supplies, and
other merchandise sold in a bookshop.
- Two
years’ relevant work experience in bookshop management, retail
operations, sales or a related business environment.
- Strong
ability to effectively plan and organize retail operations to meet
operational objectives.
- Remarkable
ability to perform consistently under the pressure of deadlines
- In-depth
ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Must
be conversant with Catholic Social teachings
Method of Application
If you believe you meet the above requirements and are
interested in this position, please send your application together with
detailed curriculum vitae to the address or email below so as to reach us not
later than 15st November, 2026
Human Resources Officer
Catholic Diocese of Kitui
P.O. Box 300 – 90200 KITUI (Or email to: hr@dioceseofkitui.org)