KASNEB Managers Vacancies and Careers in Kenya

KASNEB is established under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534, with the mandate to develop syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify candidates in finance, accountancy, governance and management, information communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications globally and accredit relevant training institutions.

The vision of KASNEB is to be the preferred world-class professional examinations body in finance, accountancy, management, information technology and related disciplines.

In keeping with current strategic needs, KASNEB is pleased to announce the following vacancies:

1. Administration Manager 

Job Level 4 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/AS/AM/I/05-2012

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources Management and Administration, the overall responsibility for the Administration Manager shall be to ensure provision of effective and efficient administrative services.

Duties and responsibilities

• Coordinating the review and implementation of administration policies and procedures.
• Managing the KASNEB Towers in liaison with the relevant service providers.
• Managing service contracts and ensuring effective discharge of the contracts.
• Ensuring proper management of insurance policies.
• Managing the efficient provision of office space, office equipment/furniture and supplies.
• Developing and implementing the disposal plan for obsolete, unusable stores and equipment.
• Managing the functions of the registry, transport, secretarial bureau and office maintenance and cleanliness.
• Preparing budgetary estimates and implementing budgetary allocations for the section.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.
• Managing staff performance in the section.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in administration, management, legal or a related discipline from a recognised university.  A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Possession of Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) or a relevant professional qualification. 
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Possession of advanced computer skills.

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 ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

2. Manager, Marketing and Publications 

Job Level 4

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/ MPCA/MMP/II/05/2012

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, the Manager, Marketing and Publications shall be responsible for the efficient and effective marketing of the qualifications of KASNEB nationally, regionally and internationally.

Duties and responsibilities

• Promoting the recognition of the qualifications of KASNEB within and outside Kenya.
• Developing and implementing the KASNEB marketing plan and budget.
• Developing and implementing KASNEB’s country and county marketing strategies.
• Developing and implementing a corporate brand strategy.
• Carrying out market intelligence, market surveys and developing market needs analysis.
• Carrying out research into education and examination needs of students.
• Publishing and distributing journals, newsletters, relevant study and reading materials.
• Liaising with the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) and other libraries to establish information and reading centres.
• Producing and distributing the KASNEB annual calendar, the KASNEB Newsline, students’ journal and other promotional materials.
• Managing staff performance in the section.
• Coordinating the collaborative agreements and linkages with other institutions nationally, regionally and internationally.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations, media studies or related discipline from a recognised university.  A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Hold professional qualifications in marketing from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• 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 ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

3. Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service 

Job Level 4

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MP/MCAP/III/05-2012

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, the Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service shall be responsible for promoting a positive image of KASNEB.

Duties and responsibilities

• Formulating and implementing strategies for promoting and enhancing a positive corporate image and public relations.
• Ensuring proper linkage between KASNEB and external stakeholders.
• Liaising with the media for accurate coverage.
• Developing and implementing the corporate communication strategy.
• Developing and implementing the corporate social responsibility policy.
• Managing the organisation of protocol functions and other official functions or events.
• Coordinating and implementing customer satisfaction surveys.
• Initiating and drafting appropriate communication for use in the media.
• Ensuring provision of quality customer service.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.
• Managing staff performance in the section.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations or a related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Possession of a KASNEB professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Hold professional qualifications in public relations from a recognised professional body.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• 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 ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

4. Manager, Planning and Strategy

Job Level 4 

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/PS/MPS/IV/05-2012

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Planning and Strategy, the Manager, Planning and Strategy shall be responsible for:

• Preparing performance monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Compiling the annual performance contract.
• Preparing quarterly reports on implementation of the performance contract.
• Preparing the in-house evaluation report on the performance contract.
• Preparing quarterly reports on implementation of the corporate strategic plan.
• Implementing the balanced score card performance management tool.
• Monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.
• Preparing business analysis research reports.
• Undertaking policy reviews.
• Preparing business intelligence briefs.
• Promoting business networks and collaborations with strategic business partners.
• Assisting in preparation of the Unit’s budget.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in commerce, economics, administration, strategic management or a related discipline from a recognised university.  A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Hold professional qualifications in a business related field from a recognised professional body.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of 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 the ability to influence, negotiate and lead and motivate staff.
• 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 hand-written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 13 June 2012.

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. Persons with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply”.

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