Associate Professor, and Lecturering Jobs at Kirinyaga University College, Kenya

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts at Kirinyaga University College:

Registrar (Academic Affairs) 

Scale 15 (1 Position) AC/01/05/13

The successful candidate will report to the Deputy Principal (Academic Affairs) and will provide administrative support to the University Academic Division.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Registrar shall be responsible for:

• Coordination of all teaching activities which include preparation of curricula, regulations, University almanac, timetables, examinations, result slips, transcripts, certificates and graduation.
• Formulation and provision of policy guidelines on planning, development and management of academic programmes.
• Guiding Deans of Schools and Heads of Departments.
• Overseeing the administration of the students’ affairs which include admission, registration, orientation, student welfare, counselling, career guidance and discipline.
• Coordination of student and staff research activities.
• Planning and organizing public lectures, student attachments in conjunction with the Deans and Heads of departments.
• Provision of secretariat to Academic Board and its committees

Qualifications

The applicant:

• must have a PhD degree in a relevant field
• must have served as Deputy Registrar in an Academic Division in a university or an institution of higher learning for at least 5 years OR
• should have at least 15 years relevant work experience in a senior position and exemplary work performance and be conversant with the running of Academic Affairs in a university
• Should be conversant with strategic management techniques.
• Should have capacity to motivate and influence staff, students and other university stakeholders.
• Should demonstrate a good understanding of university functions and procedures coupled with a proven capacity to promote excellence in teaching, research, development and innovation with the highest ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.

School of Basic and Applied Sciences

Area/field of specialization: Pure or Applied Mathematics

1. Associate Professor: Grade 14: (1 Position): AC/02/05/13
2. Senior lecturer: Grade 13: (1 Position): AC/03/05/13
3. Lecturer: Grade 12: (1 Position): AC/04/05/13

School of Computing and Information Technology

Area/field of specialization: Computer Science or Information Technology

1. Senior lecturer: Grade 13: (1 Position): AC/05/05/13
2. Lecturer: Grade 12:(1 Position): AC/06/05/13

School of Business

Area/field of specialization: Economics, Accounting, Finance or Management

1. Associate Professor: Grade 14: (1 Position): AC/07/05/13
2. Senior lecturer: Grade 13: (1 Position): AC/08/05/13
3. Lecturer: Grade 12: (1 Position): AC/09/05/13

School of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology

Area/field of specialization: Fashion design, Apparel technology, Clothing technology or Textile science)

1. Senior lecturer: Grade 13: (1 Position): AC/10/05/13

School of Health Sciences

1. Senior lecturer (Nursing): Grade 13: (1 Position): AC/11/05/13

Qualifications

Associate Professor

• Applicants must have a PhD from a recognized university in the relevant discipline. 
• They must have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level plus at least three publications in refereed journals since appointment as Senior lecturer. 
• In addition the applicant must show evidence of supervision of postgraduate students and dissemination of research findings in international conferences within the same period. She/he must demonstrate evidence of good leadership skills and proven ability to attract research funding.

Senior Lecturer

• Applicants should have a PhD from a recognized university in the relevant discipline. 
• They must have at least three (3) years teaching experience at University level since appointment as lecturer plus at least three (3) publications in refereed journals. 
• He/She must show evidence of dissemination of research findings in international conferences within the same period. 
• He/She must demonstrate good leadership skills. 
• Proven ability to attract research funding will be an added advantage.

Lecturer

• Applicants should have a PhD from a recognized university in the relevant discipline. 
• Those with Master’s degree plus two years of University teaching/research as Assistant lecturer and at least two publications in refereed journals will also be considered.

How to apply

Six (6) copies of the application should be submitted together with updated curriculum vitae giving details of present post and salary, names and addresses of three referees plus copies of certificates and testimonials. 

Applications should be addressed to and received by the undersigned on or before 4th of June 2013. 

Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference in sealed envelopes to the above address within the same period. 

The reference number of each post should be clearly indicated on the envelope.

The Deputy Principal (Administration, Planning and development)
Kirinyaga University College
P.O Box 143-10300
Kerugoya-Kenya

N/B: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Kirinyaga University College is an equal opportunity employer.

Mombasa County Public Service Board Secretary Job in Kenya

Re-Advertisement of Post of Secretary

County Public Service Board

Article 235 of the constitution provides for staffing of the County Governments and pursuantto that provision the County Government Act 2012 section 58 establishes a county Public Service Boards and section 59 articulates its functions as follows:.

Key Functions of the county public service board.

• Establish and abolish offices of county public service including in the boards of urban areas within the county to confirm appointments.
• Appoint persons to hold or act in offices of county public service including in the boards of urban areas within the county and to confirm appointments.
• Exercise disciplinary control over and remove persons holding or acting in those offices.
• Prepare regular reports for submission to the county assembly on the execution of the function of the execution of the function of the board.
• promote in the county public service the values and principles referred to in the articles 10 and 232 of the constitution of Kenya 2010.
• Evaluate and report to the county assembly on the extent to which the values and principles referred to in the articles I O and 232 of the constitution of Kenya 201 0 are compiled within the county public service.
• Make a report to the county assembly on the execution of, mandate and decisions made by the board.
• Facilitate the development of the coherent, integrated human resource planning and budgeting for personnel emoluments in the county.
• Advice the county governments on human resource management and development;
• Advice the county governments on the implementation and monitoring of the national performance management system in the county.
• Make recommendation to the salaries and remuneration commission on behalf of the county government, on the remuneration, pensions and gratuities for county public service employees.

Secretary to the County Public Service Board (1 Post)

Duties and responsibilities

Secretary shall be the chief executive officer and head of secretariat and specific duties responsibilities include:-

• Being the accounting officer of the county public service board to oversee management of finances, preparation and submission of the board’s annual plans, programmes and estimates.
• Execution of the decisions of the County Public Service Board.
• Ensure compliance of the policies established by the County Service Board by the users and all stakeholders.
• Day to day administration and management ofthe affairs of the board including development and welfare of staff.
• Ensuring staff compliance with public service values, principles and high levels of ethical standards.
• Being a custodian of the board’s records.
• Providing strategic leadership to facilitate effective delivery of board’s mandate as per its mission, vision and strategic plan.
• Monitor, co-ordinate and ensure that the administrative and fiscal policies and activities of the board’s in conformity to laws currently in force.
• Give effect to and notify other persons of the decisions of the board.
• Ensure that all documents relating to any matter subject to consideration by a board and are submitted timely to the board.
• Co-ordinate with Public Service Commission on matters to do with appeals and review on the decisions made by the board.
• Determine procedure for facilitation of appeal and reviews of decisions of the county service board to the Public Service Commission.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the board or any other written law.

Requirements for the appointment.

For appointment to this position, the person should:

• Be a Kenyan citizen.
• Be in possession a first degree from a recognized university in Kenya
• Have a working experience of not less than five (5) years.
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter 6 ofthe constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.
• Be a certified public secretary of good professional standing.
• Possess excellent communication, negotiation and leadership skills.
• Have strong analytical, report writing and work planning skills.
• Have strong team building skills.
• Have the capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Be committed to be part of a team that will enable the county government to achieve her vision.

NB: A master’s degree will be an added advantage

Duration

The Secretary will hold the office for non-renewable term of six years subject to satisfactory performance on full time basis.

How to apply:

All written applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side “application for position of secretary to county public service board” and addressed to:-

The Interim County Secretary
Office of the Governor
P O.Box 80133 - 80100, Mombasa

Online applications may be submitted as a MS word attachment and the required testimonials certificates and other relevant documents should be scanned and emailed together with the letter of application.

Each application should be accompanied with detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of the National Identity card or Passport and certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting document.

All applications should reach Interim County Secretary on or before 3d June 2013 latest by 5.00 pm.
 

Important Information to all candidates.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity cards, certificates and professional certificates and testimonials.
• All interested candidates will be required to have clearance certificates from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Credit Reference Bureau and Higher Education Loans Boards (HELB).

The County Government of Mombasa is an equal employer and encourages people with disabilities, minorities and women to apply.

Muzne Abdulatiff (Mrs.)
Interim County Secretary
Mombasa County

Events Coordinator Job in Kenya

Events Coordinator

Position Summary Statement

The purpose of the role is to plan and coordinate corporate events for the company’s event management division so that the event management function is executed in a timely, professionally and attractive
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, promote, facilitate and co-ordinate different types of events
• Monitor and coordinate the timeline of an event
• Researching markets in order to identify different opportunities for event
• Researching the most effective and creative way to carry out the event
• Preparing event reports: Status reports, Post – Event reports.
• Compile detailed proposals for events, which may include timings, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, etc
• Co-ordinate the activities related to the execution of the event
• Provide guidance and information pertaining to the event to the suppliers
• Ensuring that quality supplier/customer standards are upheld at all times
• Ensuring logistical functions are managed timeously
• Scheduling events and coordinating appointments
• Creating and revising plans and layouts for different events
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure that their needs are effectively met
• Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audiovisual equipment, make travel arrangements, order event signs, and ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, color schemes, etc.) to meet quality expectations
• Aggressively gather information on each project to achieve quality event productions
• Conduct research, make site visits and find resources to help staff make decisions about event possibilities
• Create and revised room layouts for each event
• Propose new ideas to improve the event planning and implementation process
• Serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters
• Assist with managing on-site production and clean up for events as necessary
• Prepare name-tags, materials, notebooks, packages, gift bags, registration lists, seating cards, etc.
• Assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports to staff directors for each event project
• Keep track of event finances including check requests, invoicing, and reporting
• Coordinate appointments and visits to see our space, and scheduling of events on the calendar
• Prepare and modify event contracts as requested
• Carry out any other work as deemed necessary from time to time by the Head of Events

Experience:  At least 3 years of experience at a national events company handling corporate events and office administration. Media industry exposure valuable

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree
 

Systems: Proficiency in Microsoft Office: PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Competencies

• Ability to communicate professionally internally and externally
• Good writing, proof-reading and presentation ability
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship-building internally and externally
• Team player
• Manage multiple projects and work assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers
• Project management prioritizing
• Creative problem solving and solutions orientated
• Decision-making
• Fantastic customer service
• High standard of quality
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• High energy
• Flexible, autonomous, enthusiastic

Apply with a CV not later than Friday 24th May 2013 to: hr@abn360.com

Alliance South Sudan Executive Director Job in Juba

Executive Director: Alliance South Sudan
 

Competitive salary and benefits package
 

Based in Juba, South Sudan
 

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance supports community action on HIV, health and human rights to end AIDS. Our vision is a world in which communities have brought an end to HIV transmission, and secured their health and human rights.

Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 countries, reaching millions of people.
 

The Alliance’s Linking Organisation model emphasises local leadership and governance of organisations. In light of this, the Alliance seeks to recruit an Executive Director (ED) to head its operations in South Sudan.
 

The Executive Director’s overall responsibilities will be strategic leadership, development and effective operation of Alliance South Sudan. 

The ED’s primary focus in the initial stages of this assignment will be to lead the transition of the South Sudan Country Office into an independent Linking Organisation which will be nationally led, with a locally recruited Board of Directors. 

S/he will report initially to the Regional Manager: East and Southern Africa at the Alliance Secretariat in Brighton, UK and after the transition will report directly to the Board of Directors.
 

The ED will manage senior staff, provide leadership on policy matters and strategy development, resource mobilisation, partnership development and will advocate on key HIV issues at national and international levels with stakeholders. 

The successful candidate will have a post-graduate management or development qualification, along with extensive knowledge of the political and economic context in South Sudan.
 

How to apply:
 

For more details on this post, including Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website www.aidsalliance.org and click on ‘jobs’.
 

Application deadline: Sunday 2 June 2013 at midnight (UK time)
 

Interviews expected: Friday 7 June 2013
 

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community. 

Qualified people living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.