Jobs and Vacancies in Kenya

A reputable training Institution invites applications to fill the following vacant positions.

Job Title: Deputy Director Academic Affairs

Division: Academic Affairs Unit

Reporting to: Director

Grade: KW 2

Applicant should have,

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Masters degree.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following discipline; Water, Civil Engineering, Irrigation, Mechanical Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology from a recognized University.
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership course will be an added advantage.
• Should have excellent Computer Skills.

Experience

• At least 10 years working experience, 5 of which should be in a senior management position in a training or research institutions.
  
• Those with at least five year’s post graduate experience will have an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

Applicant should have,

• Knowledge of Academic Affairs from a Technical or a research Institution.
• Ability to manage the resources of the Unit, including financial, human and other assets
• Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate training activities.
• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to formulate strategy for the unit.
• Ability to work on both macro and micro levels.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the water sector.
• Ability to co-ordinate project teams.
• Ability to handle multiple assignment and projects.
• Ability to budget for course programmes and related activities.
• Marketing and customer liaison skills.

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Director in performing the following tasks:

• Develop and facilitate courses to meet needs of the market;
• Ensure that students assessment meets the required standards;
• Run and maintain academic forecasts and make necessary recommendations.
• Development, formulation and implementation of short and long term management plans.
• Coordinate the development of teaching/learning materials;
• Ensure that examinations and course work are set, marked, analyzed and released;
• Coordinate the development and review of curriculum;
• Evaluation of training programmes;
• Mobilization and management of resources;
• Market KEWI services to existing and potential clients.
• Perform and meet the set targets.

Job Title: Deputy Director – Management Services
Division: Management Services
Reporting to: Director
Grade: KW 2

Applicant should have,

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Masters Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent.
• Bachelor Degree from a recognized University.
• CPS, CPA(K), ACNC will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in strategic leadership course is an added advantage.
• Should have excellent Computer skills.

Experience

• At least 10 years working experience, 5 of which should be in a senior management position in Finance or Administration.
  
• Those with at least five year’s post graduate experience will have an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

Applicant should have,

• In-depth knowledge and experience in prudent financial management control, asset and human resources management;
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Ability to manage and motivate staff.

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Director in performing the following tasks:

• Developing and reviewing policies on asset management, procurement, Human Resource and finance.
• Participate in drafting proposals and budgets for new projects and programs.
• Ensuring proper implementation of funded activities in accordance with approved schedules.
• Co-ordinate, negotiate and implement agreements relating to the work of the organization.
• Analyzing viability of new business ventures and services
• Ensuring compliance with finance and accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinating preparation of budgets and ensuring implementation and controls as per approved levels.
• Evaluate management action and controls needed to manage risks effectively, advise and where needed facilitate improvements.
• Ensuring timely preparation and presentation of financial reports to the Governing Council as per approved policy.
• Planning, coordinating and controlling of financial resources and accounting procedures;
• Attending to queries raised in the audit reports.
• Ensuring that all policies in the unit are followed
• Provide timely professional advice to the management on matters relating to the progress of the unit.
• Managing all the affairs relating to the Institute human resources including recruitment, training and development, performance management, industrial relations, compensation health and safety;

Job Title: Audit And Risk Manager
Division: Directorate
Reporting to: Director and the Governing Council
Grade: KW 3

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree.
• Must have a CPA(K) or its equivalent
• Must be a Member of ICPAK or its equivalent international body.
• A Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Should have excellent Computer skills
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership course will be an added advantage

Experience

• At least five years experience in a senior audit position

Knowledge and skills

• Computer literate and able to handle relevant computer packages
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Have leadership skills
• Ability to do risk assessment.
• Ability to advise
• A team player

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Director in performing the following tasks:

• Risk assessment
• Develop and implement audit programmers’ for the institute
• Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the institute’s financial, operating and internal control systems.
• Undertake spot checks and special investigations
• Prepare quarterly financial audit reports for the Governing Council audit committee
• Ensure the established systems and procedures are followed in accordance to KEWI policies.
• Make recommendations on cost effective controls
• Advise management on risk management
• Ensure measures to safe the assets of the institute are in place
• Knowledge of Government financial regulations.

Job Title: Finance Manager
Division: Management Services
Reporting to: Deputy Director – Management Services
Grade: KW 3

Qualifications

• A Degree in Finance (Accounting Option), Commerce, or an equivalent qualification.
• CPA (K) or its equivalent.
• Should have excellent Computer skills.
• Certificate in senior Management course will be an added advantage.

Experience

• At least five (5) Years work experience in financial management or accounting environment at a senior level.
• Experience of Accounting in public finance and budgeting is an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth knowledge and experience in prudent financial management.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to analyze strategic goals, evaluate the financial implications and develop a financial strategy to support the Institutes strategic goals
• Have Knowledge of donor-accounting requirements
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• High level of computer literacy, with competence in accounting using relevant accounting packages
• A team player.

Main Task

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Deputy Director Management Services in performing the following tasks:

• Developing and reviewing Institute’s policies accounting and Financial procedures.
• Participate in drafting proposals and budgets for new projects and programs.
• Analyze financial information to recommend and develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems
• Ensuring compliance with finance and accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinating preparation of the required budgets and ensuring implementation and controls as per approved levels.
• Developing and compiling annual work program budgets, monitor variance and advise budget holders on management
• Monitor expenditure and advise budget holders on budgetary controls
• Evaluate management action and controls needed to manage risks effectively, advise and where needed facilitate improvements.
• Ensuring timely preparation and presentation of financial reports to the Management
• Planning, coordinating and controlling of financial resources and accounting procedures;
• Attending to queries raised in the audit reports.
• Ensure follow up of GoK Grants with the parent Ministry and the Ministry of Finance.

Job Title: Lecturer II - Irrigation and Drainage
Grade: KW 6
Reporting to: Head of Irrigation and Drainage

Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Irrigation and Drainage, Agricultural Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University

Experience:

• This is a direct entry grade in the lecturer cadre

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills;
• In depth knowledge of lecturing area;
• Ability to cope with work deadlines;
• Computer literate;
• A team player.

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the HoD in performing the following tasks:

• Teaching Irrigation and Drainage and related subjects in accordance with the syllabus;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials and teaching aids;
• Setting and marking course work / examinations;
• Carrying out research under the guidance of a Senior Lecturer.

Job Title: Lecturer II - Water Resources Management
Grade: KW 6
Reporting to: HOD – Training

Qualifications

• Direct Appointment
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Water Resources Management, Hydrology or its equivalent from a recognized University

Experience:

• This is a direct entry grade in the lecturer cadre

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent facilitation and interpersonal communication skills;
• In depth knowledge of lecturing area;
• Ability to cope with work deadlines;
• Computer literate;
• A team player.

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the HoD in performing the following tasks:

• Teaching water resources, hydrology and related subjects in accordance with the syllabus;
• Preparing teaching/learning materials and teaching aids;
• Setting and marking course work / examinations;
• Carrying out research under the guidance of a Senior Lecturer;

Job Title: Accounts Clerk
Department: Accounts
Grade: KW 9
Reporting to: Assistant Accountant

Qualifications

• Be in possession of at least KSCE grade C
• Professional qualifications KATC (final).
• Computer Literate

Experience

• At least one year working experience in a relevant area will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills

• Should have skills and ability to keep accurate records
• Knowledge of Bookkeeping and accounts
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills

Main Tasks

The officer will assist and be answerable to the Assistant Accountant in performing the
following activities:-

• Preparation of vouchers
• Data entry into the computer
• Monitoring of movement of the accounts documents.

If your background, experience and competence meet the above qualifications, please send your application with a detailed CV, other testimonials, plus details of three referees to reach the undersigned on or before 16th August 2011.

DN/A 1055
P.O Box 49010 – 00100
Nairobi.