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, 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 vacancies for Marketing Officers in seven (7) new branch offices in Eldoret, Kisii, Kisumu, Meru, Mombasa, Nakuru and Nyeri:
Job Level 7
7 Positions
Ref: HRA/MCA/MO/I/08-2013
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Publications the Marketing Officer shall be responsible for the following activities at the branch:
- 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 candidates 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 candidates 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.
Application procedure
Interested and qualified candidates should send their hand-written applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 18 September 2013.
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.
“Minorities, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalised areas are encouraged to apply”.