Pact / KCSSP Project Manager Job in Mombasa Kenya

Position: Project Manager
 

Platform: Pact – KCSSP SAFE Coast Project
 

Supervised By: KCSSP Deputy Chief of Party
 

Supervises: The Project Manager will supervise, the MERL/Project Officer, Logistics/procurement and Admin Officer
 

Period: 10 months with possibility of extension
 

Location: Mombasa with frequent and Extended travel within the coastal region
 

Work Schedule: Fulltime: Pact (Kenya country office) regular work hours
 

Benefits: In accordance with country office policies
 

Job Purpose
 

Reporting to the KCSSP Deputy Chief of Party, the Project Manager shall be responsible for the implementation and administration of the SAFE Coast project at the coast of Kenya. 

The jobholder will lead in the preparation of work plans, budgets and technical reports as well as collaboration in the monitoring and evaluation of the program in addition to directly overseeing all on-the-ground implementation activities. 

In addition the project manager shall oversees the day to day management of the project, its staff, as well as be responsible in ensuring that property related to the project is handled with utmost caution as per the Pact
guidelines. 

He/She will be Pact’s local representative working with communities, the 10 CSO partners, Peace Committees and local government agencies local administration and any other stakeholders that are part of or involved with the SAFE project. 

This is a Mombasa based position with frequent and extended travel within the coastal region.

Description of Duties
 

Project Management

• Provide leadership, coordination, and management of the Project Implementation Plan
• Ensure implantation in line with budget and project document
• Provide monthly financial forecasts and review expenditure and reports for both direct costs and partners
• Review grant implementation as per calendar to ensure implementation is as per schedule
• Manages and supervises the work of the Project team, and logistics and procurement officer and driver working on this project.
• Ensure donor regulations are respected and all donor and Pact policies and procedures are respected.

Project Coordination

• Liaise on a regular basis with the KCSSP team to ensure the coordination of Safe Coast activities within the larger project.
• Liaises with the rest of the KCSSP and Pact projects in building synergy and sharing of lessons learned.
• Ensure regular coordination and communication with partners.
• Ensure partners are coordinating amongst themselves and sharing lessons
• Liaison, Communication and representation
• Coordinates all external meetings related to the project
• Represents Pact at meetings within the area of operation, the wider network and beyond as directed
• Support in improving networking contacts with external parties through meetings and disseminating timely information
• Strengthen partners’ relations based on respect among equals and geared towards empowering the community.
• Develops and oversees communication and strategies to reach multiple stakeholder groups as per the media component of the project

Monitoring and evaluation

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual reports and reports required
• Oversee the monitoring of the story telling component of the monitoring
• Ensure timely reporting on key issues and trends at the coast as they arise this will include notes from meetings, updates on trends in political situation
• Ensure partners and colleagues are collecting stories and photos of activities to better communicate Interaction with Key Pact and ACT! staff

The Project coordinator will be managed Deputy Chief of Party. 

He/she will interact on a day to day basis and work very closely with:

• Program Manager, Peace building and Conflict Management.
• The KCSSP Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party
• The Pact Senior Program Officer
• The Pact Program Officer
• Communications Officer
• The Grants Managers

He /she will also work with all KCSSP peace building program officers including the Democracy and Governance and Monitoring Evaluation Results and Learning teams
 

Skills and Qualifications
 

The minimum requirements:

• A degree in Social Sciences. A Master’s degree in related field an added advantage
• Post graduate diploma in Project Management an added advantage
• 8-10 years experience in planning and or management of program areas, program management in an NGO– experience in Peace building and Governance setting an added advantage
• Experience managing a USAID funded project/ program
• Experience in community based resource management, peace building and governance
• Excellent communication skills both in English and Swahili
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to coordinate and lead the efforts of other professionals too effectively meet program needs.
• Ability to work effectively with governmental and non-governmental organizations and local communities in carrying out Program objectives
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of peace and development projects in the coastal region
• Fluency in English
• Proficiency French and/or Kiswahili preferred

Deadline for submission is Wednesday 6th June 2012.
 

Work experience within the coastal region will be an added advantage.
 

When submitting please indicate clearly in the subject field the position you are interested in.
 

Due to the urgency of filling up this position, applications for this position shall be reviewed as they
come in.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit an application to kenyahr@pactworld.org. Work experience within the Coastal region will be an added advantage. The deadline of submission: 6th June 2012 mid-night.

 

Disclaimer: This job description summarizes the responsibilities assigned to the position; however it does not contain an all-inclusive list of responsibilities. Periodically, employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor and/or Pact, Inc. Kenya. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment at Pact, Inc. Kenya is a voluntary “at will” relationship. This job description may change from time to time.

UNICEF - Social Policy Consultant Job in Kenya

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
 

Kenya Country Office

Vacancy Announcement – 3 Months

Social Policy Consultant

Date of Issue: 31 May, 2012

Closing Date: 06 June,  2012

Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above Consultancy in the Social Policy Section, UNICEF Kenya Office.
 

Purpose of the Post:  Consultancy to support KCO to integrate strategies and systems for Monitoring Results for Equity within priority issues in the Country Programme.: NO-C

Scope of Work

The purpose of this consultancy is to support UNICEF Kenya office to undertake all the preparatory activities for conducting a review and repositioning of strategies for monitoring results– this will include undertaking desk review of available literature, bottleneck analysis of identified priority issues, development of a consolidated report and work plan for all programme sectors outlining a consolidated framework for monitoring results for equity within the Kenya country programme.
 

The consultant will build on the findings and recommendations of  background notes from  self-assessments already completed that provide an understanding on the scope and nature of deprivations, and will work closely work with an office reference group, with sectoral teams, and  gender, rights and emergency focal points.

The consultancy will cover three main components listed below:-
 

Part 1: Analysis of status of key issues identified within the Kenya country programmes through document review, bottle neck analysis

• The consultant will undertake a desk review of key documentation in light of the priorities identified by the sections through their self-assessments and conduct an analysis of the current deprivations in relation to the priority issue identified. 
• Together with the programme sections assess and analyse whether the current programme interventions/packages as outlined in the CPAP (post MTR)help to mitigate or prevent these deprivations; as an outcome of the process undertaken, outline the system wide bottlenecks/barriers (enabling environment, supply, demand, quality, quantity) that impact on  effective coverage/interventions;  together with the technical teams finalise evidence based strategies to remove bottlenecks and barriers and  provide concrete recommendations on how to monitor progress at disaggregated and decentralised levels for the different barriers/bottlenecks.
• The report will also document existing opportunities for leveraging for results and present timely course of actions for identified bottlenecks. 

Part 2: Mapping of potential opportunities within the country programme and an assessment of staff capabilities

• The consultancy will undertake country level Mapping and gap analysis of ongoing initiatives that are currently incorporating (or have potential to  incorporate) monitoring of bottlenecks, disaggregated data collection /processing/analysis of relevant data supported by UNICEF and other partners. The goal of the mapping is to document what is happening in terms of internal and partner activities on policy review, research, and monitoring of activities that have the potential to or are addressing the issues and support incorporation of real time monitoring and evaluation strategies. 
• The consultancy will assess staff and partner capacities and identify opportunities for enhancing the capacity of the office to strengthen the relevance and quality of monitoring.

Part 3: Develop a issue specific monitoring framework for management of results for equity and a staff and partner capacity development plan

• Develop/design issue specific framework that promotes real time monitoring and evaluation specifically on the priority area identified; that supports mobilization of and buy in from partners for decentralised monitoring of bottlenecks and solutions to address them, helps prepare participatory monitoring frameworks (indicators, MOV) and assessments; and decentralises monitoring processes (level- district, county); tools and methods for validating existing information.
• Develop a work plan for the roll-out of the issue specific monitoring frameworks and draw a road map for implementation of the frameworks including identification of technical support from the regional office, headquarters etc., a training plan incorporating the above outputs for staff and counterparts and resource mobilization concept note for strengthening and reinforcing MOREs.

Existing Information sources
 

The consultant will look at but not limited to the following key documents: 

UNICEF Kenya’s key documents (CPPA, CPD, RWPs, AMP, IMEP, SitAn, Annual Reports, Surveys, Studies, Assessments, Evaluations, Programme sector background notes, PCA monitoring frameworks, and other relevant country office documents.

GoK and key partner documents (NIMES, Sector monitoring frameworks, joint programme monitoring frameworks); and associated support to national monitoring processes.
 

Language:  Fluency in English required.  

Knowledge of another UN language an asset.

Competencies:

The consultant is expected to have the following qualifications and experience:

• At least a Master’s degree in development cooperation or any other related field
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience and evidence of prior work with in programming, monitoring and research done with or for international organizations with a special focus in developing M&E frameworks for measuring progress towards achieving results
• Relevant work experience in developing countries; knowledge of issues being addressed by national development plans; including UNICEF’s key documents is an Asset
• Excellent research and analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative analysis; 
• Sound knowledge and practical experience in  developing/designing M&E systems for real time monitoring
• Excellent  command of the English language, with proven writing skills and  good team work
• Proficient in computer skills

Conditions (Important)

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications along with their curricula vitae, to;
 

The Human Resources Manager
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
Email address: kenyahrvacancies@unicef.org

Please indicate Reference No. “KCO/SSA/SP/2012/014” in the email subject.
 

Interested candidates should also complete the Personal History (P11) form, which can be downloaded from the UNICEF Kenya website (http://www.unicef.org/kenya).

“Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply”
 

Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
 

UNICEF is a smoke-free environment

Enashipai Resort - General Manager, Head of Sales / Marketing, Head of Finance and Head of Human Resources Jobs in Naivasha Kenya

 Located within the splendour of the Great Rift Valley and by the shores of Lake Naivasha, Enashipai is a luxurious resort catering for both leisure and conferencing. 

The resort boasts over 85 lavish rooms adorned with afro-chic decor as well as modern, technologically advanced conference facilities. 

Other amenities include a heated swimming pool, in and outdoor children's play areas, picturesque lakeside events grounds, equipped gym and a business centre.

Our purpose-built spa, opening soon, is the first of its kind in Naivasha and designed to offer guests a relaxing and unforgettable experience.

1. General Manager 

Ref: GM/A1-2012 

Reports to: Board of Directors

Broad function: The General Manager is expected to provide overall leadership, guidance, and direction to the hotel management team as it strives to provide the highest quality in standards and services. 

In addition, this individual acts as the main liaison between the client and resort staff.

The General Manager also ensures that resort and client financial obligations are met.
 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee the creation and execution of the resort's annual budget through setting and achievement of sales, expenditure and profit targets.
• Recruit, train and monitor staff in all the activities for the resort. This includes scheduling individuals and teams as well as dealing directly with employee problems and ensuring disciplinary action for errant behaviour. 
• Ensuring training standards for all employees that deliver the Enashipai brand promise.
• Establishes and maintains a pro-active human resource function to ensure employee motivation, training and development, wage and benefits administration, and compliance with established labour regulations.
• Providing oversight on all events and conferences taking place in the resort.
• Maintaining product including food quality and room standards as well as service quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating complaints.
• Initiating corrective action.
• Prepare monthly financial reports for the board that clearly explain operational effectiveness, trends and variances.
• Maintain strict compliance with all licensing, health and safety codes as well as all statutory requirements relating to the resort's business.

Key Competencies:

• Experience with working with hotel computer systems.
• Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
• Understanding of accounting and financial management issues.
• Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, hotel or hospitality management OR Higher Diploma in hotel management - Utalii

Experience:

• 10 years experience in hospitality operations; 5 of which should have been in senior capacity with direct P&L responsibility
• Experience in a chain of hotels with international exposure useful.

2. Head of Sales and Marketing 

Ref: HOSM/B1-2012
 

Reports to: General Manager
 

Broad function: 

The Head of Sales & Marketing is expected to develop and supervise the resort's sales and marketing activities including developing sales forecasts, implementing advertising and promotional programs as well as developing a pricing strategy all of which activities are focused to yield maximum revenue per room occupied through brand recognition. 

The role holder will develop strategies for Corporates, individual business travellers as well as leisure travellers who make up the core customer focus for the resort.
 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Establish performance goals for all sales managers and sales department employees, and monitor performance on a continual basis.
• Ensure the prompt and systematic servicing of all business accounts (i.e., tracing, booking, contracting, communicating with hotel departments, and following up with group for feedback and future bookings).
• Analyze sales statistics to determine business growth potential.
• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for new and existing accounts that will result in meeting and/or exceeding budgeted revenue.
• Maintain senior responsibility for all trade accounts receivables and monitor accounts receivable aging on a proactive basis.
• Plan and coordinate public affairs, and communications efforts to include public relations and community outreach.
• Supervise the planning and development of company marketing and communications materials as well as updating of the resort's website.

Key Competencies:

• Ability to speak and write excellent English with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to use analytical skills to interpret financial information and prepare contracts, letters, reports and budgets.
• Customer service oriented and has passion for the hospitality industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.

Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• MBA is preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years experience with a demonstrable track record in sales management. 
• Previous supervisory or management experience in sales, marketing, public relations and/or the tourism industry is required.

3. Head of Finance

Ref: HOF/C1-2012
 

Reports to: General Manager
 

Broad function: Responsible for administration of the resort's accounting, financial planning and tax functions.
 

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the resort's annual budget through setting of sales, expenditure and profit targets as well as establishing a tracking mechanism for budget adherence.
• Develop and continuously administer a departmental profitability analysis and insightful monthly management reporting that drives the right performance behaviour for all functions.
• Coordinate activities with external audit firms as well as the Internal Auditor and implement audit recommendations promptly.
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting.
• Report on the hotel's performance and prepare quarterly financial reports covering areas such as operational effectiveness, budget trends and variances as well as cost control initiatives for the General Manager and Board.
• Coordinate and manage the credit control function while ensuring receivables are maintained within the agreed credit limits/age.
• Coordinate payment of suppliers in accordance the hotel's policies and procedures as well as oversee the maintenance of the general ledger;
• Monitor and control the purchases of goods and services at the correct prices, in economic quantities and with acceptable quality.

Key Competencies:

• Proficiency in all aspects of corporate accounting including IAS and IFRS.
• Good knowledge of computerized accounting, financial and management systems.
• Strong interpersonal, management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance; CPA (K)
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

Experience:

• 10 years experience in accounting; 5 of which should have been in senior capacity with direct staff responsibility.
• Experience in the service industry useful.

4. Head of Human Resources 

Ref: HHR/D1-2012 

Reports to: General Manager
 

Broad function: 

The Head of Human Resources is responsible for planning and directing all human resources programs, policies and activities, including: talent acquisition and retention; compensation; benefits; employee relations; training and development; payroll and human resources information systems.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

• Design, develop and deliver strategic and operational HR services to the business.
• Lead and manage the following HR processes.
• Talent Management including developing a mechanism for identifying, reviewing and managing talent as well as aggressive management of consistent bad performers.
• Organizational Development including designing and implementing employee job grades and pay scale structures.
• Human Resource Planning including developing a succession planning system, training employees for upward mobility, resourcing new staff and scheduling shifts.
• Performance Management & Development Planning including establishing a half yearly appraisal
• process for the entire staff performance taking into account delivery of financial, operational and quality control targets.
• HR Strategies and Policies Development and Communication including developing and maintaining an employee manual with regular updates on company policy.
• Understanding and aligning the resort's business strategy with the human capital requirements required to deliver the same.
• Ensure compliance to statutory labour obligations.
• Implement wage and benefits administration.

Key Competencies:

• Exceptionally well skilled in the development and management of the human resource function in a fast-paced, results-oriented, growth company.
• Skilled in organizational development and design, particularly as those areas that relate to the needs of a growing business in a competitive industry.
• Hands-on experience with local HR issues in the service industry.
• Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Academic Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree from a recognized university
• MBA is preferred
• Qualification in Human Resources, Industrial / Organizational Psychology and other related fields is a plus

Experience:

• 10 years experience in human resources management, 5 of which should have been in senior capacity in a similar environment.
• Hospitality industry experience would be very useful.

If you feet you have the qualifications to join our winning team, please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@enashipai.com
 

The job title and job code must be indicated in the subject line.
 

To be considered, your application must be received on or before 14th June 2012
 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

KASNEB - Monitoring / Implementation Senior Officer, Marketing Officer, Security Officer Corporate Affairs / Customer Service, Planning / Policy Analysis, Systems Security / Support, Systems Development and Quality Assurance / Accreditation, Assistant Manager, Administration Manager ,Manager, Marketing and Publications , Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service, Manager, Planning and Strategy,

 KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, governance and management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.

The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines.

In keeping with current strategic needs, KASNEB is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

1. Administration Manager 

Job Level 4 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/AS/AM/I/05-2012

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources Management and Administration, the overall responsibility for the Administration Manager shall be to ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinating the review and implementation of administration policies and procedures.
• Managing the KASNEB Towers in liaison with the relevant service providers.
• Managing service contracts and ensuring effective discharge of the contracts.
• Ensuring proper management of insurance policies.
• Managing the efficient provision of office space, office equipment/furniture and supplies.
• Developing and implementing the disposal plan for obsolete, unusable stores and equipment.
• Managing the functions of the registry, transport, secretarial bureau and office maintenance and cleanliness.
• Preparing budgetary estimates and implementing budgetary allocations for the section.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.
• Managing staff performance in the section.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A bachelors degree in administration, management, legal or a related discipline from a recognised university.  A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Possession of Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) or a relevant professional qualification. 
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity, initiative and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

2. Manager, Marketing and Publications 

Job Level 4

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/ MPCA/MMP/II/05/2012

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, the Manager, Marketing and Publications shall be responsible for the efficient and effective marketing of the qualifications of KASNEB nationally, regionally and internationally.

Duties and responsibilities

• Promoting the recognition of the qualifications of KASNEB within and outside Kenya.
• Developing and implementing the KASNEB marketing plan and budget.
• Developing and implementing KASNEB’s country and county marketing strategies.
• Developing and implementing a corporate brand strategy.
• Carrying out market intelligence, market surveys and developing market needs analysis.
• Carrying out research into education and examination needs of students.
• Publishing and distributing journals, newsletters, relevant study and reading materials.
• Liaising with the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and other libraries to establish information and reading centres.
• Producing and distributing the KASNEB annual calendar, the KASNEB Newsline, students’ journal and other promotional materials.
• Managing staff performance in the section.
• Coordinating the collaborative agreements and linkages with other institutions nationally, regionally and internationally.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations, media studies or related discipline from a recognised university.  A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Hold professional qualifications in marketing from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

3. Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service 

Job Level 4

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MP/MCAP/III/05-2012

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, the Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service shall be responsible for promoting a positive image of KASNEB.

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating and implementing strategies for promoting and enhancing a positive corporate image and public relations.
• Ensuring proper linkage between KASNEB and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with the media for accurate coverage.
• Developing and implementing the corporate communication strategy.
• Developing and implementing the corporate social responsibility policy.
• Managing the organisation of protocol functions and other official functions or events.
• Coordinating and implementing customer satisfaction surveys.
• Initiating and drafting appropriate communication for use in the media.
• Ensuring provision of quality customer service.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.
• Managing staff performance in the section.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations or a related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Possession of a KASNEB professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Hold professional qualifications in public relations from a recognised professional body.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes
   
The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

4. Manager, Planning and Strategy

Job Level 4 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/PS/MPS/IV/05-2012

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Planning and Strategy, the Manager, Planning and Strategy shall be responsible for:

• Preparing performance monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Compiling the annual performance contract.
• Preparing quarterly reports on implementation of the performance contract.
• Preparing the in-house evaluation report on the performance contract.
• Preparing quarterly reports on implementation of the corporate strategic plan.
• Implementing the balanced score card performance management tool.
• Monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.
• Preparing business analysis research reports.
• Undertaking policy reviews.
• Preparing business intelligence briefs.
• Promoting business networks and collaborations with strategic business partners.
• Assisting in preparation of the Unit’s budget.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate should possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A bachelors degree in commerce, economics, administration, strategic management or a related discipline from a recognised university.  A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Hold professional qualifications in a business related field from a recognised professional body.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of ISO quality management system processes.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes
   
The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with the ability to influence, negotiate and lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

5. Assistant Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service 

Job Level 5 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MP/AMCA/V/05-2012

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service, the Assistant Manager-Corporate Affairs and Customer Service shall be responsible for promoting and enhancing a positive corporate image and public relations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implementing the corporate communication strategy.
• Implementing strategies for promoting and enhancing a positive corporate image and public relations.
• Ensuring proper linkage between KASNEB and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating the organisation of protocol functions and events.
• Managing the main reception, customer care desk and the call centre.
• Coordinating and implementing customer satisfaction surveys.
• Coordinating the implementation of the corporate social responsibility policy.
• Initiating and drafting appropriate communication for use in the media.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:   

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations or related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Hold relevant professional qualifications from a professional body.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes
   
The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

6. Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis 

Job Level 5
 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/PS/AMPPA/VI/05-2012

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy, the Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis shall be responsible for analysing business intelligence information, surveys, research projects and monitoring policy development.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analysing statistical information, surveys and other data.
• Analysing business intelligence information.
• Analysing research findings of reports of surveys.
• Monitoring policy developments.
• Co-ordinating policy and research projects.
• Providing support data to inform strategic planning and performance management.
• Providing quantitative data analysis for use in decision making.
• Preparing proposals for research.
• Assisting in preliminary data collection as may be required from time to time.
• Assisting in monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:   

• A bachelors degree in management, administration or related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Hold professional qualifications in a business related field from a recognised body.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge in ISO quality management system processes.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes
   
The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Possess excellent research and analytical skills.
• Customer focus.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

7. Assistant Manager- Systems Security and Support 

Job Level 5 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MIS/AMSS/VII/05-2012]

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Management Information Systems, the Assistant Manager, Systems Security and Support shall be responsible for systems security, maintenance and support.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implementing systems maintenance and security policy and procedures.
• Implementing risk management policy for all information technology facilities.
• Ensuring security and integrity of data and systems and the efficient operation of hardware and network.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of ICT equipment as well as fault detection and rectification.
• Ensuring appropriate mail and data communication.
• Assisting in installation, configuration and utilization of equipment and ICT applications.
• Maintain a backup register and securing safe custody of software licenses.
• Training and assisting users on handling the ICT facilities.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Certified Information Communication Technologists (CICT) qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• Qualifications in systems development/software engineering.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be innovative and creative.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

8. Assistant Manager- Systems Development 

Job Level 5

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MIS/AMSD/VIII/05-2012]

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Management Information Systems, the Assistant Manager - Systems Development shall be responsible for systems development, maintenance and support.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Developing and testing the ICT based systems as per specifications.
• Maintaining, updating and modifying the existing ICT systems to meet the changing technology and user requirements.
• Carrying out research and advising on the feasibility of potential systems applications.
• Analysing and advising on improvement of the existing systems.
• Providing first level support and trouble shooting for the existing ICT systems.
• Maintaining project documentation as per the set standards
• Training and assisting users on information technology systems.
• Implementing risk management and security policy in systems development.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Certified Information Communication Technologists (CICT) qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• Qualifications in systems development/software engineering
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in ICT systems development in a busy environment.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be innovative and creative.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

9. Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance and Accreditation 

Job Level 5

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/ED/AMQAA/IX/05-2012

Reporting to the Deputy Director - Quality Assurance and Accreditation, the Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance and Accreditation shall be responsible for quality assurance in the examination and accreditation processes:

Duties and responsibilities

• Setting quality assurance compliance objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved.
• Ensuring compliance with national and international standards relating to education and training.
• Developing specifications accreditation of training institutions with regard to physical, human, library, financial and other resources.
• Conducting regular inspection of training institutions and submitting evaluative reports regarding the suitability of training institutions for accreditation.
• Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.
• Ensuring quality in the development and implementation of examination syllabuses and other programmes.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• Bachelors degree in education, social sciences or related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications in quality management from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

10. Senior Officer, Monitoring and Implementation 

 Job Level 6

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/PS/SOMI/X/05-2012    

   
Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy Unit, the Senior Officer - Monitoring and Implementation shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the corporate strategic plan, performance contract and operational plans:

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting in data collection for preparation of the annual performance contract.
• Monitoring the implementation of the corporate strategic plan and performance contract and operational plans.
• Preparing periodic reports on implementation of the corporate strategic plan and performance contract and operational plans.
• Collecting relevant and appropriate supporting documentary evidence on implementation of the performance contract targets.
• Collecting data on implementation of the corporate strategic plan.
• Coordinating workshops and seminars mounted to disseminate information on planning and strategy matters.
• Assisting in monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A bachelors degree in management or administration or related discipline from a recognised university.
• A postgraduate diploma in project management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO quality management systems processes.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

11. Marketing Officer 

Job Level 7

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MP/MO/XI/05-2012

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Publications the Marketing Manager shall be responsible for the promotion of the qualifications of KASNEB nationally, regionally and internationally.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting in the implementation of the marketing plan.
• Assisting in carrying out market surveys and developing market needs analysis.
• Assisting in preparation of the marketing budget.
• Assisting in preparation and implementation of the KASNEB country and county strategies.
• Preparing and implementing the marketing programmes.
• Preparing briefs for marketing activities.
• Compiling market intelligence reports.
• Coordinating the production and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations or related discipline from a recognised university.
• Possession of relevant professional qualifications from a recognised professional body.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant out-going personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

12. Security Officer

Job Level 7 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/AS/SO/XII/05-2012]

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Security, the Security Officer shall be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of security in KASNEB.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing and implementing KASNEB security procedures and operational plan.
• Undertaking the day to day supervision of outsourced security personnel.
• Liaising with the contracted security firm to ensure smooth shift handover, relief and replacement of guards as appropriate.
• Supporting the assessment of security conditions at KASNEB Towers including collecting, interpreting and analyzing routine security information.
• Providing regular security situation reports, highlighting and escalating any potential security hazard or recurring incidences.
• Updating staff on emerging security risks and support establishment of controls to mitigate risks.
• Undertaking the establishment and maintenance of operational emergency communication systems and other security devices.
• Working closely with local police stations and other relevant local or government authorities on matters concerning security as appropriate.
• Carrying out periodic inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment.
• Ensuring appropriate inspection of the log of entry and exit of personnel, materials, vehicles.

Qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate must possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A university degree in criminology or in investigations.
• At least three (3) years experience in the Armed Forces or the Police force
• Computer literate with good knowledge of security communication equipment.
• Excellent first aid and fire-fighting skills.
• A valid certificate of good conduct.

Key personal attributes

The ideal candidate should:

• Be honest, trustworthy and possess a high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Be a team player with a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

Application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should send their hand-written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 13 June 2012.

The envelope should be marked "CONFIDENTIAL" and indicate the "REFERENCE NUMBER" of the position applied for and be addressed to:-

The Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
KASNEB Towers
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 41362-00100
Nairobi, Kenya

“KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply”.