KENET Administrator (Assistant Registrar Level) Job in Kenya - University of Nairobi

University of Nairobi
 

Applications are invited for the following position:-
 

Administrator (Assistant Registrar Level)

Kenya Education Network Trust (KENET)

Ref: AC/10/399/130- (R&T)
 

Applicants should be holders of at least a Bachelors Degree from a recognized University in fields of Education, Business Administration or Communications. CPS (K) qualification. 

Those with a Masters degree in relevant field (Education or Business) will have an added advantage. 

They must also have at least three years of post graduation administrative experience in ICT organizations, not-for-profit international organization with focus in education or research or a higher
education institution or research institute.
 

a) Competencies/Abilities/Skills Required

• Ability to interact with clients and donors at the highest levels.
• Ability to manage many tasks effectively at the same time.
• A good team player
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Good oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
• Proficiency in French language would be an added advantage
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Articulate and possess leadership qualities
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide strategic support in report writing, membership relations and office administration that comprise of the following:
 

a) Writing reports that are clear in communicating and disseminating KENET information to internal and external consumers.
 

b) Managers a healthy and interactive relationship with the member institutions and donor agencies.
 

c) Managing effectively and efficiently administrative functions at the secretariat.
 

Field of Duties and Responsibilities
 

a) Coordinate and collate the preparation of board meeting papers and take minutes during such meetings and KENET Annual Reports.
 

b) Coordinate and collate the preparation of donor fund reports.
 

c) Coordinate KENET procurement of non-technical goods and services.
 

d) Maintain and update membership records on signed contracts, membership fees and annual subscriptions.
 

e) Initiate and maintain continuous contacts with administrative and technical staff in member institutions.
 

f) Organize regular forums with KENET stakeholders who include Heads of Member institutions, ICT directors, Ministry of Education and Ministry of ICT, and suppliers of ICT services.
 

g) Maintain custody of all personnel and office files.
 

h) Take charge of day to day administration of KENET.
 

i) Provide administrative support to the Executive Director.
 

This job reports to the Executive Director but also serves all the Heads of Section who are direct to the ED (e.g., Head of Finance, Head of Infrastructure, Director Learning Technologies and Director of Research).

Please note that the appointment is on a one year contract term renewable on mutual agreement.

Note:
 

1. Applicants should forward ten (10) should forward ten (10) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in.
 

2. Applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations.
 

They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
 

3. Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:- 

The Deputy Registrar, 

Recruitment & Training Section,
P. O Box 30197-00100

Nairobi
 

Closing Date: Friday, November 1, 2013.
 

Please note that the University of Nairobi is an equal opportunity employer. 

Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted.