Kenya Copyright Board Careers in Accountant, HR Management Officer, Supply Chain Officer and Public Communication Officer Jobs

The Kenya Copyright Board is a State Corporation under State Law office whose mandate is to enforce and administer copyright and related rights.

The Board is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions.

1. Senior Accountant

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Accountant is expected to carry out the following duties:-

• In charge of the accounting section;
• Review of accounting procedures and practices;
• Supervision, training and development of accounts staff;
• Organisation and management of the accounting section;
• Interpretation and implementation of financial policies;
• Budgeting and management of financial returns;
• Advise on all Financial matters;
• Direct control of accounts matters;
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree (Accounting option) from a recognized university;
• CPA (K.);
• Has served for at least 3 years in the grade of Accountant 1;
• Demonstrate ability in management of accounts and staff of not less than 3 years;

2. Senior Human Resource Management Officer

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise on the recruitment, appointment, promotions, remuneration, staff training and welfare;
• Development of staff policies and procedures;
• Prepare and process the salaries and allowances of staff;
• Prepare and ensure that staff appraisals are carried out
• Identify staff training needs and develop appropriate training and skills development programmes
• Supervise the preparation and maintenance of leave schedules;
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Senior Human Resource Management officer, one must:-

• A Degree in Human Resource Management or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Or a higher diploma in Human Resource Management
• Have served as Human Resource Management Officer I for at least three (3) years;
• Be a member of professional body

3. Senior Supply Chain Officer

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Supply Chain Officer is expected to carry out the following duties:-

• Control of supply chain vote
• Supervision of supply chain
• Ensure efficient distribution of stores
• Verification of all supply chain records from divisional/ departmental/ sections
• Preparation of indents, assisting in planning office accommodation and layout
• Ensure safe custody of the records and ensuring proper maintenance of filing system at the store
• Supervision, training and control of supply chain section staff.

Minimum Qualifications

For one to be appointed to this post, one must have:

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant field and a diploma in supplies management or its equivalent;
• Have served as procurement officer for at least 3 years;
• Must be a member of Regulatory body

4. Senior Public Communications Officer

KCB 8

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Communications Officer is expected to carry out the following duties:-

• Advise the Kenya Copyright Board on Public communication;
• Research;
• Development of Concepts;
• Develop proposals and strategies
• Prepare documents for public/media;
• Prepare Events and public functions on behalf of the Board;
• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Executive Director.

Minimum Qualifications

To be appointed to this position, one must have:-

• A Degree or its equivalent in relevant field from a recognised university;
• At least 3 years experience in public communication;
• Potential for innovation and personal initiative;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Must be a member of a professional body.

Applications

Applications including cover letter, CV and copies of relevant certificates should be addressed to the Executive Director and sent via email to info@copyright.go.ke

or dropped at 5th Floor, NHIF Building, Ragati Road.

Closing date for applications is November 29th, 2011.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Persons with disability who meet the requirements of any of these positions are encouraged to apply.

Kenya Copyright Board is an equal opportunity employer.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.