Kenya Commission for Higher Education Jobs

The Commission for Higher Education is a regulatory agency charged with planning, advising, accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.

The Commission for Higher Education wishes to recruit self-motivated and qualified professionals for vacant positions as outlined here below.

1. Human Resource and Administration Officer

(Che6)

1 Post

Ref: CHE/HR/5PAF

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours first degree and a masters degree in either human resource or administration from a recognized university; candidates with a postgraduate diploma in human resource will also be considered.
• At least five (5) years working experience in an institution of higher learning or educational research, three of which should be at management level, dealing with both human resource management and, administration and central services.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of current labour laws and regulations;
• Ability to serve interests of a wide range of employees and clients;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work both as a team leader and as a team player;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties of Human Resource and Administration Officer shall include:

• facilitate the Commission in recruitment and selection of staff at various levels;
• arrange for capacity building activities in line with the Commission’s policies;
• Facilitate annual staff appraisal process;
• maintain harmonious employee relations and effective communications systems;
• administer employee benefits;
• administer common/shared services across departments/offices in the Commission;

2. Legal Officer

(CHE5)

1 Post

Ref: CHE/HR/6PAF

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours first degree in Law from a recognized university and post graduate diploma in Legal Studies from the Kenya School of Law.
• A practicing advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least five (5) years working experience after admission as an advocate of the High Court, three (3) years in a supervisory role in a busy organization.
  

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of laws relating to education training and research, labour, and contracts;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work as a team leader as well as a team player;
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
• Competence in computer applications;
• High ethical standards, integrity and professionalism

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide legal services, give legal interpretation and opinion on various issues in the
organization, and in particular:-

• Provide the Commission Secretary/Chief Executive Officer with legal advice as and when necessary;
• Give legal interpretation and opinion to all functional areas and units of the Commission;
• Analyze and advise upon legal instruments for accreditation and quality assurance of institutions of higher education;
• Monitor compliance and enforcement of laws, rules and regulations by institutions of higher education;
• Prepare contracts to guide provision of goods and services to the Commission;
• Prepare draft agreements and memoranda between the Commission and its partners;
• To coordinate matters of compliance with the constitution, laws and regulations within the Commission.

3. Internal Auditor

(CHE6)

1 Post

Ref: CHE/HR/7PAF

Qualifications & Experience:

• Honours first degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance from a recognized university and a professional qualification in Accounting, CPA(K), CIA or equivalent. Training as financial analyst, systems auditor will be an added advantage.
• At least five (5) years working experience in either an institution of higher learning/research or a reputable audit firm, three(3) of which should be at supervisory level.

Skills:

• Thorough understanding of internal auditing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of relevant government Acts, regulations and policies.
• High degree of integrity and honesty.
• Computer literacy.
• Be self-driven and innovative;
• Possess high level interpersonal and communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for reviewing of Internal Systems, ensuring compliance and effectiveness of controls and undertake risk management on operational areas.

Specific duties will include:

• Reviewing internal control to improve processes, procedures and reduce risks.
• Identifying new areas of risk and re-define scope of audit.
• Preparation of annual risk based audit work plan for approval by the Audit Committee,
• Evaluating audit findings and analyzing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, and compliance with organizational policies and government regulations;
• Carry out audits as per approved audit work plan.

Terms:

The above positions are on permanent and pensionable terms subject to satisfactory completion of a probation period.

Mode of Application:

Applications, together with the Curriculum Vitae; copies of academic and professional certificates and testimonials including daytime telephone contact, should be sent to the undersigned so as to be received on or before 13th April 2012.

The job reference should be indicated on the envelope.

The Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
Commission for Higher Education
P. O. Box 54999 – 00200
Nairobi

Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated to.

Salary and Benefits

The Commission offers a competitive package within guidelines for the Public Service in Kenya.

Commission for Higher Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer