CEMASTEA Vacancies in Kenya for HR Mgt Officer, ICT Officer, Librarian, Accountant, and Housekeeper

The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) is an institution under the Ministry of Education that offers In-service Education and Training (INSET) for Mathematics and Science Teachers in Kenya. 

The Centre also serves as a Regional INSET Centre for Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SMASE WECSA) for 34 African countries.

CEMASTEA is looking for professionals who are of high integrity, dependable, self-driven, customer -focused, team players and able to meet strict deadlines to fill the following vacant positions:

Human Resource Management Officer I

Job Group K, I Post

The Human Resource Management Officer 1 will be responsible for;

• Coordination of recruitment, deployment and development of competent staff;
• Preparation and maintenance of payroll data;
• Implementation of decisions on Human Resource;
• Assessment of training needs for all cadres of staff and preparation of training projections;
• Management of Human Resource Records;
• Co-ordination of Performance Appraisal process in the institution;
• Supervision and guidance of staff working under him/her; and
• Avail correct interpretation of personnel policies and assist the organisation to ensure that Kenya Labour laws are adhered to in the organization.

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or any other relevant degree plus a post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution;
• Be registered by a recognized Human Resource Management Body, such as IHRM or its equivalent.
• Have served as a Human Resource Management Officer in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years; and
• Be proficient in Computer applications.

ICT Officer 1

Job Group K, I Post

The ICT Officer 1 will be responsible for;

• All aspects of systems administration including networks, applications, databases, and telecommunications. This includes implementation, configuration, coordination, control, maintenance, troubleshooting, security, usage, monitoring and the development of specialized system procedures.
• Installation and maintenance of computer systems;
• Configuration of Local Area Network and Wide Area Network;
• Developing and updating application systems;
• Carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with users;
• Carrying out repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology equipment and associated Technology equipment;
• Verification, validation and certification of Information Communication Technology equipment; and
• Overseeing the process of configuration of new Information Communication Technology equipment.

Requirements for Appointment:

• A Bachelor’s degree, in Computer Science or Information Communication Technology, Information Systems or a related degree course with a technical major, such as Engineering or Computer Sciences.
• A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the same or equivalent capacity in a similar organization/institution.

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The following positions that had been advertised in November 2011 have had to be re-advertised.
Candidates who had applied for the positions need not reapply.

Librarian 

Job Group K, I Post

The Librarian will be responsible for;

• Identification and acquisition of library materials;
• Safe guarding of Library inventory;
• Preparation and organization of library resources;
• Bibliographic searching and retrieval;
• Maintenance of serial records and update database;
• Shelving and filing of materials.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library Studies and Information Science;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a similar institution;
• Proficient in computer applications;
• Should have excellent communication skills.

Accountant II

Job Group J, I Post

The Accountant will be responsible for:

• Collection of funds from the Centre’s income generating activities;
• Maintenance of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations;
• Preparation of payment vouchers and making authorized payments;
• Maintenance of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or any other relevant equivalent qualification; Or
• CPA (II) from a recognized institution or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification;
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar institution;
• Proficient in computerized accounting.

Housekeeper/Cateress

Job Group K, I Post

The Housekeeper/Cateress will be responsible for;

• Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of catering and hostel facilities;
• Management of Catering and Laundry Services;
• Maintenance of furnishing linen, furniture, beddings;
• Looking into the general welfare of guests, staff and/or patrons;
• Inducting the stewards and Linen Assistants;
• Controlling stock and inventory of the Kitchen Store; and
• Checking in and out guests.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Institutional Management or Hospitality Management or its relevant equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C (plain) or its equivalent qualification;
• Have served as a HouseKeeper/Cateress in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years;
• Must be in possession of a certificate of Good Health;
• Should possess good organization and Public Relations skills; and
• Be proficient in Computer applications.

How to apply:

Send your application and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and names of two referees plus certified copies of Academic Certificates in a sealed envelope with the Advert No. clearly marked on the envelope by close of business 19th June 2012 to:-

The Director Cemastea
P.O. Box 24214-00502, Nairobi.
Persons with Disability (PWD) are encouraged to apply.