Kenya Highlands Evangelical University is a fully chartered university offering degree, diploma, and certificate programs in the areas of business, theology, education, and computer science, among other academic disciplines.
As a Christian university, KHEU strives to train a generation of leaders who are equipped for God's service.
In seeking to continue with the growth already achieved, the University Council seeks competent and visionary professionals to fill the following positions:
Vice-Chancellor
Overall, the Vice-Chancellor drives the strategic mission of the University and is responsible to the University Council for management of the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor will ensure growth and development of the University in a direction that poises the institution for a strategic position in the future of private Christian university education in Kenya.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
A minimum of senior lecturer level at a recognized university, with an earned Ph.D.
At least five years of experience in senior academic and management positions.
A highly developed understanding of current and emerging issues in Higher Education.
Commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service to community and profession.
A well-developed understanding of partnerships and evidence of successful linkages with local and international partners.
A track record of personal excellence in leadership, management, communication, and public relations.
Highest Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas of personal, social and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensuring that the University operates within its vision, mission and Christian context.
In charge of overall management of the University and its facilities, services, resources, security, staff and students.
Recruit and build a dynamic and highly motivated academic staff and management team.
Play a prominent and sustained role in fund raising, including direct solicitations from donors and partners to expand the University's resource base, operating funds, development projects, endowments, research grants and contracts.
Ensure proper and accountable financial and human resource management.
Initiate, develop and oversee linkages with other institutions of higher learning, both local and international for academic and research purposes.
Represent the University and maintain and promote the academic standing and general image of the University.
Recommend to the University Council necessary or desirable changes in policies, procedures and operations.
General Terms and Conditions:
Five-year performance-based contract, renewable by mutual consent, with a gratuity at end of contract.
Competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
Provision of official car.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is responsible for administration regarding areas of financial affairs, academic affairs, and general University development strategies.
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
A minimum of senior lecturer level at a recognized university with an earned Ph.D.
At least three years of experience in senior academic and management positions
Demonstrated understanding and commitment to scholarship.
Demonstrated evidence of successful experience in academic planning, program development and assessment and management of academic staff preferably at the level of school dean or principal of a university college.
Ability to direct, motivate and inspire staff.
Strong financial management, operations and logistic skills.
Demonstrated leadership in information technology systems.
Highest Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas of personal, social and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Advise the Management Board and University Council on financial matters of the University.
Establish and maintain an effective budgetary planning and control processes.
Oversee formulation and implementation of appropriate human resource policies, procedures and systems to attract and retain qualified and experienced personnel.
Oversee the development, deployment and support on information technology throughout the University with due consideration to all management, student, academic, and administrative needs.
Oversee the general maintenance of University facilities, including buildings, motor vehicles, and grounds.
Overall supervision of academic programs, including academic planning and curriculum development.
General Terms and Conditions:
Five-year performance-based contract, renewable by mutual consent, with a gratuity at the end of contract
Competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
Registrar
Qualifications/Competencies/Experience:
A Ph.D. holder with at least three years' work experience in senior academic position, or Master's Degree with at least five years of relevant management experience at senior level.
Should have good IT and public relations skills.
Should have a good understanding of education systems both local and international.
Ability to lead, guide and develop a professional team.
Highest Christian ethical standards and integrity in all areas of personal, social and corporate life.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Registrar will be responsible for supervision and leadership of several key areas of the institution, including:
Recruitment and admission of students.
Coordination of academic programs.
Development of new academic programs.
Management of the academic calendar and University examinations.
Quality assurance and research.
General Terms and Conditions:
This post is a permanent and pensionable position with a competitive salary, house allowance, and other allowances.
How to Apply:
Candidates should send their application with a detailed CV (including current / most recent post and salary), daytime telephone and e-mail contacts, and names and addresses of three referees knowledgeable of the candidate's competency.
All should be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00pm on Friday, 30th March 2012.
Any electronic submissions should be sent in PDF format.
The University Council Chairman
Kenya Highlands Evangelical University
P.O. Box 123 - 20200,
Kericho, Kenya
Email: council@kheu.ac.ke
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Water Resources Management Authority - Chief Human Resource Officer and Chief Internal Auditor Jobs in Kenya
Water Resources Management Authority (WRMA) is a state corporation established in July 2005, under the provision of the Water Act 2002 of the Laws of Kenya.
The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources countrywide. It is also subject to the State Corporations Act which guides all state corporations in Kenya.
The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven individuals
1. Chief Human Resource Officer
The Position
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer, for all Human Resource
management matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Establishment and management of an efficient and effective, professional and sustainable Human Resource (HR) system;
Overseeing and managing performance management and incentive systems;
Formulating and overseeing implementation of Human resource strategies, policies and programmes/work plans;
Establishing and monitoring staff training and development programmes;
Ensuring implementation of computerized Human Resources Management infrastructure;
Managing all industrial relations issues; and overseeing human resource provision of both technical and support services in WRMA.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
Mandatory Requirements
Served for at least four (4) years in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer or in a relevant and equivalent position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Social Sciences such as Government, Sociology, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Human Resource or Personnel Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management Development/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Attended a Management/Leadership course from a recognized Institution;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material.
Membership of good standing to a relevant Professional Institution
Indicate current and expected consolidated monthly salary
Desired Attributes
Computer proficiency skills; and employment laws, interpretation and application of policies and procedures with a strong bias to compliance and quality
Solution-focused and confident in operating within a dynamic and fast paced environment/team.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to provide clear and effective advice on a range of HR issues.
Strong team player, collaborative, and capable of building effective relationships across all levels Commitment to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and an empathy with the Water Resources Management Authority values and objectives.
Shown merit and ability in work performance and results
2. Chief Internal Auditor
The Position
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer and will be in charge of the overall operations and programmes of the audit unit in the Authority.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Development and Maintenance of Institution Risk Register
Evaluation and implementation of audit reports;
Reviewing audit working papers;
Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards and overseeing adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;
Ensuring compliance with existing regulations, instructions and procedures in financial and other operations;
Verifying and pre-auditing the Authority’s Accounts, statement of assets and liabilities, fund accounts and annual audited statements;
Carrying out targeted investigations and heading special audit tasks; and preparing annual audit reports/returns for the Authority.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
Have served in the grade of an Internal Auditor or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Sector for a minimum period of four (6) years;
Have Bachelor’s Degree majoring in fields relevant to Audit Function such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Be a Certified Public Accountants (K), or an Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant;
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
ICPACK Member of good standing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material
Evidence of attending Senior Management Course
Evidence of Risk Management Knowledge
Indicate current and expected consolidated monthly salary
Interested candidates should submit a two page cover letter stating their overall suitability for the position and complete WRMA job application form to clearly address their ability to perform the key responsibilities to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resource management Authority
P O Box 45250-00100
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@wrma.or.ke
Website:www.wrma.or.ke
People with disability and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply
Submission of these applications close on Friday March 23, 2012 at Noon
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
The Authority is a non-profit, service oriented corporate body under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. It is charged with the responsibility of providing leadership in the management of water resources countrywide. It is also subject to the State Corporations Act which guides all state corporations in Kenya.
The Authority wishes to fill the following vacant positions with dynamic, result-oriented and self-driven individuals
1. Chief Human Resource Officer
The Position
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer, for all Human Resource
management matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Establishment and management of an efficient and effective, professional and sustainable Human Resource (HR) system;
Overseeing and managing performance management and incentive systems;
Formulating and overseeing implementation of Human resource strategies, policies and programmes/work plans;
Establishing and monitoring staff training and development programmes;
Ensuring implementation of computerized Human Resources Management infrastructure;
Managing all industrial relations issues; and overseeing human resource provision of both technical and support services in WRMA.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;
Mandatory Requirements
Served for at least four (4) years in the grade of Human Resource Management Officer or in a relevant and equivalent position;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Social Sciences such as Government, Sociology, Economics, Public or Business Administration, Human Resource or Personnel Management or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Human Resource Management Development/Business Administration or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Attended a Management/Leadership course from a recognized Institution;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material.
Membership of good standing to a relevant Professional Institution
Indicate current and expected consolidated monthly salary
Desired Attributes
Computer proficiency skills; and employment laws, interpretation and application of policies and procedures with a strong bias to compliance and quality
Solution-focused and confident in operating within a dynamic and fast paced environment/team.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to provide clear and effective advice on a range of HR issues.
Strong team player, collaborative, and capable of building effective relationships across all levels Commitment to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in employment and an empathy with the Water Resources Management Authority values and objectives.
Shown merit and ability in work performance and results
2. Chief Internal Auditor
The Position
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer and will be in charge of the overall operations and programmes of the audit unit in the Authority.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Development and Maintenance of Institution Risk Register
Evaluation and implementation of audit reports;
Reviewing audit working papers;
Ensuring maintenance of high audit standards and overseeing adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;
Ensuring compliance with existing regulations, instructions and procedures in financial and other operations;
Verifying and pre-auditing the Authority’s Accounts, statement of assets and liabilities, fund accounts and annual audited statements;
Carrying out targeted investigations and heading special audit tasks; and preparing annual audit reports/returns for the Authority.
Requirement for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
Have served in the grade of an Internal Auditor or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Sector for a minimum period of four (6) years;
Have Bachelor’s Degree majoring in fields relevant to Audit Function such as Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
Be a Certified Public Accountants (K), or an Associate of Certified Chartered Accountant;
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA),or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),
ICPACK Member of good standing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ability to use the Internet to obtain data and reference material
Evidence of attending Senior Management Course
Evidence of Risk Management Knowledge
Indicate current and expected consolidated monthly salary
Interested candidates should submit a two page cover letter stating their overall suitability for the position and complete WRMA job application form to clearly address their ability to perform the key responsibilities to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Water Resource management Authority
P O Box 45250-00100
Nairobi
Email: recruitment@wrma.or.ke
Website:www.wrma.or.ke
People with disability and Female applicants are specifically encouraged to apply
Submission of these applications close on Friday March 23, 2012 at Noon
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Friday, 2 March 2012
BBC Monitoring, Karen, Nairobi - Monitoring Journalist (Editorial) Job IN kENYA
BBC Monitoring’s Nairobi office is responsible for gathering news and information from the mass media across Africa and the Middle East around the clock. It also provides analyses, roundups, profiles and backgrounders on the key developments in the region.
We are seeking to engage an experienced editor with an excellent command of the English language and a second language, which may be Arabic, Somali, French or Tigrigna/Amharic, both written and spoken.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and a willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends. Ability to handle social media is a must.
Job Requirements
We are seeking to engage an experienced editor with an excellent command of the English language and a second language, which may be Arabic, Somali, French or Tigrigna/Amharic, both written and spoken.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and a willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends. Ability to handle social media is a must.
Job Requirements
- Degree in journalism or mass communication from a recognized university
- At least three years professional experience
- Ability to demonstrate sharp editorial skills
- Excellent knowledge of news and international affairs
- Passion for regional affairs, especially Middle East, Sudan, Somalia, Horn of Africa
- Excellent social media and computer skills
- Excellent planning and coordination skills
- Excellent people and teamwork skills
Short-listed candidates will be required to sit editorial, language proficiency and general knowledge tests at our BBC Monitoring, Karen offices.
Successful candidates will later be invited for an interview.
To apply send a full CV and letter of application, illustrating in full your suitability for the job.
The deadline is 16 March 2012
You may email your CV and letter to eaujobs@mon.bbc.co.uk
BBC is an equal opportunities employer
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Successful candidates will later be invited for an interview.
To apply send a full CV and letter of application, illustrating in full your suitability for the job.
The deadline is 16 March 2012
You may email your CV and letter to eaujobs@mon.bbc.co.uk
BBC is an equal opportunities employer
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Aga Khan Education Service - Kenya Facilities Manager Job Vacancy
Aga Khan Education Service Kenya seeks a qualified, motivated individual to coordinate its facilities management activities for 11 schools in Kenya.
The role involves conducting regular inspections on all facilities, coordinating all repairs and maintenance works, overseeing cleaning and security services contracts, and managing contracts for all large facilities enhancement and repair works across the eleven schools.
Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural engineering as well as a Quantity Surveyor certification, knowledge of construction standards, laws and regulations is required.
Candidates should have at least five years’ experience in a similar role.
Interested applicants should submit their CV by Friday 16th March 2012 to:
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (0) 20 3747457, 3748013/4/9
Mobile: +254 (0) 734 647 457
Email: hr@akesk.org
The role involves conducting regular inspections on all facilities, coordinating all repairs and maintenance works, overseeing cleaning and security services contracts, and managing contracts for all large facilities enhancement and repair works across the eleven schools.
Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural engineering as well as a Quantity Surveyor certification, knowledge of construction standards, laws and regulations is required.
Candidates should have at least five years’ experience in a similar role.
Interested applicants should submit their CV by Friday 16th March 2012 to:
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya
P.O. Box 41440-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: (0) 20 3747457, 3748013/4/9
Mobile: +254 (0) 734 647 457
Email: hr@akesk.org
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