Multimedia University College Latest Jobs in Kenya

Finance Officer

Grade 15

Re-advertised

MMU/ADM/FIN/1

The appointee will be responsible to the Deputy Principal (F&A) for the day to day running of the income and revenue, expenditure and investments and financial planning and analysis portfolios.

This is the most senior position in the Finance Department and calls for a mature person with demonstratable leadership skills and a clear understanding of the entire finance function.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor of Commerce degree with an MBA (Finance & Accounting option) from a recognized university

·       Must be fully qualified accountants holding CPA (K) or its equivalent and registered members of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya

·       At least ten (10) years relevant experience in a large organization.

·       Must have Information Technology skills and be proficient in computerized accounting.

This is a senior position and to succeed, one must have the ability to supervise and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. One should have high integrity and ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of professionals.

Deputy Dean of Students

Grade 14
MMU/ACA/REG/1

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

·       Liaising with other service departments that affect housing, health, sports and welfare of students including guidance, counseling and academic

·       Advising the Student Governing Council (SGC) on matters concerning its functions and regulate expenditure of its finances.

·       Administration of Multimedia University College Students’ Association (MMUSA).

·       Handling students’ disciplinary cases

·       Co-ordinating all students’ publications and communication

Qualifications:

·       Doctoral degree or its equivalent in Education Psychology, Counseling psychology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications with 4 years post qualification working experience in handling students’ welfare matters at University level

·       OR Masters degree in Counseling Psychology, Education Psychology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualifications with at least 6 years post qualification experience in handling students’ welfare matters at University level, three of which should be at the level of senior Assistant Dean of Students.

·       Mature with proven ability to effectively interact with students and other members of the College community.

·       Evidence of 2 publications in referred journals or attendance in conference and research work will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

·       Strong leadership and team work abilities

·       Stress tolerance, adaptable and with ability to pro-actively respond to Students’ needs

·       Strong analytical skills

·       Integrity, commitment to service and respect for diversity

Director, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO)

NT 13
MMU/RPE/REG/1

Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Research, Production & Extension), the successful candidate will head the University Business Process Outsourcing Unit in line with Vision 2030 and contribute to the realization of the University Strategic Plan and vision as a centre of excellence in ICT.

Responsibilities

·       Spearhead business process outsourcing initiatives that are consistent with the University overall strategy

·       Manage multiple business initiatives in a start-up environment

·       Build and manage a BPO development team with acceptable work ethics, culture and values

·       Conduct BPO contract negotiations in consultation with relevant University officials

·       Setting up an ultra modern BPO services center comprising of contact center, back office, data transcription, software development and engineering development and market the same nationally and internationally

·       Facilitate the mobilization of financial, knowledge, technical and other resources in support of the BPO activities

·       Set up international and in-country outsourcing industry linkages and training institutions

·       Develop and implement training strategies in the University to deliver a national pool of highly skilled man power for the BPO/Information Technology Enable Services (ITES) industry in line with Vision 2030

·       Equip trainees with knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable them work efficiently in a BPO call/contact centres

Key Qualifications

·       Masters degree in Business Administration/Entrepreneurship/Information and Communications Technology or related fields from a recognized university

·       At least 10 years professional experience in a busy business environment, 3 of which must be at senior management level in either public or the private sector

·       Strong management, leadership, organization and coordination skills

·       A good understanding of the key issues and challenges facing the BPO industry

·       Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits

·       Experience in business acquisition and joint venture management will be an added advantage

Human Resource Manager

NT 12
MMU/ADM/FIN/2

Reporting to the Registrar (Finance & Administration), the Human Resource Manager carry will out the following duties and responsibilities:

·       Conduct staff recruitment and selection

·       Conduct staff appraisal and compile training needs

·       Co-ordinate staff training programmes

·       Handle employee relations, union matters and deal with labour disputes

·       Process contracts, warning letters, terminations, dismissals and other internal and external correspondences

·       Handle employee grievances and administer disciplinary actions

·       Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in regard to personnel matters and labour laws

·       Manage staff leave records

·       Maintain and develop an effective HR function which is aligned to results and people focused culture

Key Qualifications

·       MBA in Human Resource Management

·       Must have worked in an organization with a union environment

·       Good working knowledge of the Human Resource functions, at least 3 years relevant working experience in a busy environment

·       Excellent inter-personal, communication and organization skills

·       Computer skills (MS Word/excel and internet/e-mail

Senior Administrative Assistants

NT 9
4 Posts

MMU/ACA/REG/2

Reporting to the Registrar (Academic Affairs and Deans of Faculties, successful candidates will:

·       Attend to day-to-day administrative and student matters in the Faculties

·       Process examination results for presentation at Faculty, Deans’ and Academic Board Levels

·       Process students’ matters at the Faculty for consideration at relevant College Boards

Qualifications

·       Relevant undergraduate degree in related field with at least three years work experience in a large public organization or private institution or institution of higher learning.

·       Must be adept in use of MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and also ability to use internet and email facilities.

·       Self-driven, reliable, tolerant, result oriented with a positive outlook, and clear focus on high quality and business development.

·       Ability to handle multiple assignments, work under pressure and maintain organized work habits.

·       Those who have worked in a faculty or department in a University for at least one of the three years will have an added advantage

Salary Scales

·       NT 15: Kshs.113140 x 3687 – 135262 x 6068 – 165600

·       NT 14: Kshs.89707 x 2774 – 92481 x 3352 – 115945

·       NT 13: 69840 x 2012 – 73864 x 2507 – 81385 x 2774 – 92481

·       Grade 9: Kshs.26128 x 1008 – 31168 x 1332 – 37828

Applications accompanied by copies of relevant documents and certificates including a detailed CV, current salary and copy of pay slip, telephone number and e-mail address should be addressed to and reach the undersigned on or before 17th June 2011

The Deputy Principal (Finance & Administration)
Multimedia University College of Kenya
P O Box 30305-00100,
Nairobi

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African Media Initiative Latest Jobs in Kenya

The African Media Initiative (AMI) seeks to strengthen the media sector, from an owner and operator perspective, so that it can play its full role in promoting social development, economic growth and in empowering citizens to hold governments and other institutions to account.

AMI is incorporated in the Republic of Kenya as a non-profit, nongovernmental organization and enjoys the benefits of a Host Country Agreement with the Government.

To strengthen its institutional building, AMI is looking to fill out the following positions.

The successful candidates will report to the CEO.

Director of Communications & Knowledge Management

This position is responsible for the overall coordination of AMI’s content production destined to improve the knowledge and capacity of its members; organize and implement AMI’s corporate communication towards its members, supporters, stakeholders and other civil society and government entities.

Director of Strategy & Programmes

This position is responsible for the overall coordination of the implementation of AMI’s programmes.

The incumbent will work closely with the CEO and consultants to make sure that programme activities are deployed on time and on budget making sure that the core strategy of improving the media landscape to empower people remains at the center of AMI.

Director of Finance & Administration

This position is responsible for management and oversight of all financial processes and procedures.

These include budgeting coordination and budget monitoring, financial procedures and internal controls, accounts payable and purchasing integration, payroll systems, cash flow management, computerized accounting systems and procedures, audits, and leadership management activities.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit electronic applications, consisting of a letter of interest (two pages or fewer) and complete curriculum vitae, in either Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF Format, to the following AMI email address by close of business on Wednesday, 15 June 2011:jobs@africanmediainitiative.org

Please include the specific position in the subject line.

The successful candidates are expected to take up the positions as soon as possible.

She/he will be based in Kenya where AMI is headquartered.

The salary packages will be negotiated based on the candidates experience and current salary level.

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Engineer Job in Kenya – Mellech Engineering

Industry Type: Recruitment / Placement Firm

Functional Area: Site Engineering / Projects

Location of Job: Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary (in US$): $1001 - $4000

Job Description:To manage site activities in accordance with the contract documents, established engineering practices and industry standard

Interpret contract/working drawings and specifications for execution teams.

Preparing and submitting execution reports to Site Agent concerning site execution progress and associated issues.

Responsible for periodic review of production works carried out on site to ensure quality is maintained during execution processes

Ensure that daily work programme is drawn in liaison with the Site Agent.

Responsible for allocation and control of staff activities and materials to optimize use of execution resources under their direct control and achieve efficient and safe execution of high quality work.

Attends coordination meetings with other departments.

Adhere to all QSHE procedures, policies and instructions.

Performing any other work related duties as may be assigned from time to time

Email: gnyutu@mellechgroup.com

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African Trade Insurance Agency Chief Underwriting Officer Job in Kenya

Established by African States with the financial support from the World Bank, the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) is a multi-lateral developmental institution dedicated to providing insurance, co-insurance, reinsurance and other financial services to foster trade with and investments in its African Member States for the purposes of promoting trade, investment and other productive activities in Africa.

Since writing its first policy in 2003, ATI has supported US$ 3.6 billion in trade and investments across Africa and expanded its membership from the original 7 countries to 19 countries as well as a number of corporate shareholders. ATI was awarded a stable long term ‘A’ rating by Standard & Poor’s in 2008, which was again re-affirmed in 2010.

ATI has now firmly established itself as Africa’s primary trade and investment insurer.

The African Trade Insurance Agency seeks to recruit a Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) who will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) but will also be required to make regular activity reports to the Board of Directors.

Detailed Job description and duties

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer of the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), you will perform the following functions and duties:

As the Leader of the Underwriting Team, you will coordinate, manage and oversee the day to day underwriting operations of ATI in compliance with the Operations Manual and all other governing rules and procedures of ATI and in the process ensure that all underwriting and risk management procedures are in accordance with best market practices.

This will include:

·       the assessment of insurance applications to determine their eligibility;

·       prompt issuance of non binding indications on eligible insurance applications;

·       the drafting of Insurance Offer Letters;

·       the drafting of Insurance Policies;

·       advising the Chief Executive Officer on the issuance of insurance policies;

·       effectively liaising with insurance partners, such as the Producing/Placing Broker, treaty reinsurers, facultative reinsurers, etc., on each placement and the prospective insured on insurance applications;

To coordinate and oversee the administration and monitoring of existing insurance policies, and ensure regular communications with insurance partners are maintained under each placement and the policy holders, on matters relating to premium payments, policy expiry dates or renewals, policy conditions, due dates of insured payments and other key contractual dates, plus any material change to the underlying insured interest and potential or actual claims;

To coordinate in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer claims determination and payment as well as claims avoidance;

To liaise with Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Investor relations Manager as well as the Marketing and Communication staff in implementing the Agency's marketing and Business Development plans;

To develop, have approved and successfully execute the annual business plan and budget, as well as rolling 3-year medium term business strategies/plans for the expansion and profitability of the ATI business;

To create and develop a credit information database in ATI's Member States;

To gather and analyze feedback from the market and take this feedback into consideration to ensure that ATI's insurance products/services are continuously enhanced from a coverage and pricing standpoint and are responsive to market demands;

Enhance and provide regular, timely and appropriate reporting to management, directors and members on the business operations of the Agency;

To lead the maintenance and evolution of the Agency's Operations Manual and, together with the Chief Financial Officer ensure that all policies and procedures such as risk limits, the financial strength requirements of reinsurers, etc., are kept relevant and up to date;

Contribute through the Management Committee to the overall strategic management of the Agency;

To work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to implement a robust computerized/online underwriting system, and a programme of Enterprise Risk Management;

To effectively nurture the Underwriting Team through training and appropriate leadership;

Effectively manage the business of the Agency within a multi-cultural environment and coach, mentor and build teams in an enabling work environment to achieve common objectives;

Ensure proper staffing of the Underwriting department and put into place an appropriate succession plan;

To be responsible for administrative functions with the underwriting department including; performance evaluation and management, recruitment of new underwriting staff, and identification of proper training programmes;

To manage the Agency's newly created field underwriting offices, and recommend the creation of any new filed offices, or regional offices as may be required by the expansion of the Agency's operations throughout Africa;

To actively expand the Agency's client base and manage client relations;

In partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and other members of management, work closely with the representatives of the World Bank, the Board of Directors, representatives of the Member States, etc., providing timely ad hoc reports as may be required from time to time;

To undertake economic and business research on areas relevant to the Agency's business; and

To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

The preferred candidate must have the following qualifications and experience:

·       At least 7 years experience in senior management position

·       Graduate in insurance, banking, economy, project or trade finance or equivalent experience in political or credit risk insurance in similar business related field. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

·       Risk and Claims Management experience

·       Outstanding analytical skills

·       Thorough understanding of underwriting, claims administration, insurance policies/contracts and general insurance concepts

·       Excellent computer and data base management skills

·       Previous experience in management position

·       Ability to travel internationally and work in a multi-cultural environment

·       Ability to work in a performance driven environment

Salary range: Competitive remuneration, tax free (Other benefits apply).The salary is negotiable depending upon professional qualifications, family situation, responsibilities of the position and the experience of the candidate.

ATI reserves the right not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or salary, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

How to Apply:

1. Submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, details of your current remuneration package and three references to recruitment@ati-aca.org

2. Candidates must fill out ATI's Personal History Form. Click here

3. The closing date for application is 24th June 2011 at midnight Nairobi time

4. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements included in the detailed Job-descriptions and submitting applications in compliance with points 1-3 above will be considered for these positions, and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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Kenya Episcopal Conference Intern Legal Job

The Kenya Episcopal Conference - Catholic Secretariat wishes to announce a post of

Intern - Legal Officer

Responsibilities

·       Manage any legal matters

·       Make preliminary review of all external contracts and agreements and make recommendations on contracts proposed to be entered into by the Conference

·       Report on the performance of all existing contracts already entered into

·       Frame all legal issues which require external professional intervention or involvement and advise on the same

·       Maintain and manage documents or books or public statutes on general or specific laws relevant to advise the Secretary General from time to time on pertinent developments in the law

·       Under the specific guidance and control to maintain a register of all documents of title to any property and a summary of the nature of such title and tenure thereof

·       To carry out legal Audit under the specific guidance and control of the Secretary General

·       To liaise with all external professional service providers providing services of a legal nature e.g. lawyers, estate agents and who would have been instructed by the Secretary General generally or in any specific matters

·       To draft basic agreements or correspondence on legal matters for review and adoption by the Secretary General.

·       To maintain and manage a database of all legal documents, transactions and/or case files.

·       To perform any other related work as may be assigned

Qualifications

·       Has a minimum of LLB Degree and a Diploma from Kenya School of Law

Experience/Age

·       Has no less than 1 year relevant working experience; and

·       Is of no less than 23 years of age.

Performance Indicators

·       Extent of carrying out duties and responsibility above.

Personal Traits

·       Is a committed Catholic, with good recommendation from own Parish Priest

·       Is a person of attested integrity, with high degree of stewardship of resources

·       Is innovative and assertive

·       Able to work with minimal supervision

·       Team player

Our recruitment procedures shall apply

Applications should be addressed to:-

Secretary General
Kenya Episcopal Conference-Catholic Secretariat
P.O Box 13475-00800
Nairobi.

Applications must reach us on or before 24th June 2011 to: hr@catholicchurch.or.ke

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