KASNEB Planning and Policy Analysis Assistant Manager and Marketing Officer Jobs Re-Advertisement

KASNEB is a state corporation in the National Treasury operating under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988. 

The mandate of KASNEB is to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, governance, management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications nationally and globally and accredit relevant training institutions.
 

The vision of KASNEB is to be a world-class professional examinations body.

In keeping with current strategic needs, KASNEB wishes to fill the following vacancies:
 

1. Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis

Job Level 5
 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/PS/AMPPA/XII-2014
 

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy, the Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis will be responsible for:

• 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 will possess the following academic and professional qualifications and experience:

• A bachelors degree in management, administration, economics or related discipline from a recognised university.
• A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Training and 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 customer focus.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Possess excellent research and analytical skills.

2. Marketing Officer

Job Level 7

1 Position

Ref: HRA/MCA/MO/XIII/11-2014]
 

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Publications the Marketing Officer will be responsible for the following activities at a branch office:

• Implementing the branch marketing plan.
• Carrying out surveys and market needs analysis for the branch.
• Preparing the branch marketing budget.
• Assisting in preparation and implementation of the county strategy.
• Preparing and implementing branch marketing programmes.
• Preparing briefs for branch marketing activities.
• Compiling market intelligence reports for the branch.
• Coordinating the distribution of promotional materials in the branch.
• Preparing and submitting progress reports.
• Liaising with stakeholders/strategic partners in the promotion of the activities of KASNEB.

Qualifications and Experience
 

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communication, Public Relations or related discipline from a university accredited by the Commission for University Education.
• Professional qualifications in Marketing or Public Relations from a recognised professional body will be a distinct advantage.
• Membership of a recognised Marketing or Public Relations professional body.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience.

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 customer focus.
• 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 applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national identity card, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 10 December 2014.

Those who had applied in response to the advertisements in 2013 need not re-apply.

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.

“Qualified women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.