KASNEB VACANCIES JUNE 2012

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:

10. Senior Officer, Monitoring and Implementation

Job Level 6

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/PS/SOMI/X/05-2012

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy Unit, the Senior Officer - Monitoring and Implementation shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of the corporate strategic plan, performance contract and operational plans:

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assisting in data collection for preparation of the annual performance contract.
• Monitoring the implementation of the corporate strategic plan and performance contract and operational plans.
• Preparing periodic reports on implementation of the corporate strategic plan and performance contract and operational plans.
• Collecting relevant and appropriate supporting documentary evidence on implementation of the performance contract targets.
• Collecting data on implementation of the corporate strategic plan.
• Coordinating workshops and seminars mounted to disseminate information on planning and strategy matters.
• Assisting in monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in management or administration or related discipline from a recognised university.
• A postgraduate diploma in project management will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO quality management systems processes.
• A minimum of three (3) 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.

11. Marketing Officer

Job Level 7

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MP/MO/XI/05-2012

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing and Publications the Marketing Manager shall be responsible for the promotion of the qualifications of KASNEB nationally, regionally and internationally.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assisting in the implementation of the marketing plan.
• Assisting in carrying out market surveys and developing market needs analysis.
• Assisting in preparation of the marketing budget.
• Assisting in preparation and implementation of the KASNEB country and county strategies.
• Preparing and implementing the marketing programmes.
• Preparing briefs for marketing activities.
• Compiling market intelligence reports.
• Coordinating the production and distribution of marketing and promotional materials.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations or related discipline from a recognised university.
• Possession of relevant professional qualifications from a recognised professional body.
• A minimum of three (3) 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 out-going personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

12. Security Officer

Job Level 7

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/AS/SO/XII/05-2012]

Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Security, the Security Officer shall be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of security in KASNEB.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Preparing and implementing KASNEB security procedures and operational plan.
• Undertaking the day to day supervision of outsourced security personnel.
• Liaising with the contracted security firm to ensure smooth shift handover, relief and replacement of guards as appropriate.
• Supporting the assessment of security conditions at KASNEB Towers including collecting, interpreting and analyzing routine security information.
• Providing regular security situation reports, highlighting and escalating any potential security hazard or recurring incidences.
• Updating staff on emerging security risks and support establishment of controls to mitigate risks.
• Undertaking the establishment and maintenance of operational emergency communication systems and other security devices.
• Working closely with local police stations and other relevant local or government authorities on matters concerning security as appropriate.
• Carrying out periodic inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment.
• Ensuring appropriate inspection of the log of entry and exit of personnel, materials, vehicles.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A university degree in criminology or in investigations.
• At least three (3) years experience in the Armed Forces or the Police force
• Computer literate with good knowledge of security communication equipment.
• Excellent first aid and fire-fighting skills.
• A valid certificate of good conduct.

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.

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”.

See below for other KASNEB jobs

KASNEB Managers Jobs in Kenya (Administration, Marketing / Publications, Corporate Affairs / Customer Service and Planning / Strategy)

KASNEB Assistant Managers Jobs in Kenya: Corporate Affairs / Customer Service, Planning / Policy Analysis, Systems Security / Support, Systems Development and Quality Assurance / Accreditation

5. Assistant Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service

Job Level 5

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MP/AMCA/V/05-2012

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Affairs and Customer Service, the Assistant Manager-Corporate Affairs and Customer Service shall be responsible for promoting and enhancing a positive corporate image and public relations.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implementing the corporate communication strategy.
• Implementing strategies for promoting and enhancing a positive corporate image and public relations.
• Ensuring proper linkage between KASNEB and external stakeholders.
• Coordinating the organisation of protocol functions and events.
• Managing the main reception, customer care desk and the call centre.
• Coordinating and implementing customer satisfaction surveys.
• Coordinating the implementation of the corporate social responsibility policy.
• Initiating and drafting appropriate communication for use in the media.
• Ensuring risk management within the section.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in marketing, communication, public relations or related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Hold relevant professional qualifications from a professional body.
• A minimum of three (3) 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.

6. Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis

Job Level 5

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/PS/AMPPA/VI/05-2012

Reporting to the Manager, Planning and Strategy, the Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis shall be responsible for analysing business intelligence information, surveys, research projects and monitoring policy development.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analysing statistical information, surveys and other data.
• Analysing business intelligence information.
• Analysing research findings of reports of surveys.
• Monitoring policy developments.
• Co-ordinating policy and research projects.
• Providing support data to inform strategic planning and performance management.
• Providing quantitative data analysis for use in decision making.
• Preparing proposals for research.
• Assisting in preliminary data collection as may be required from time to time.
• Assisting in monitoring the implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.

Qualifications and experience

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

• A bachelors degree in management, administration or 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 body.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge in 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 a pleasant outgoing personality and ability to lead and motivate staff.
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
• Possess excellent research and analytical skills.
• Customer focus.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

7. Assistant Manager- Systems Security and Support

Job Level 5

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MIS/AMSS/VII/05-2012]

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Management Information Systems, the Assistant Manager, Systems Security and Support shall be responsible for systems security, maintenance and support.

Duties and responsibilities

• Implementing systems maintenance and security policy and procedures.
• Implementing risk management policy for all information technology facilities.
• Ensuring security and integrity of data and systems and the efficient operation of hardware and network.
• Routine maintenance and cleaning of ICT equipment as well as fault detection and rectification.
• Ensuring appropriate mail and data communication.
• Assisting in installation, configuration and utilization of equipment and ICT applications.
• Maintain a backup register and securing safe custody of software licenses.
• Training and assisting users on handling the ICT facilities.

Qualifications and experience

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

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Certified Information Communication Technologists (CICT) qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• Qualifications in systems development/software engineering.
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

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 innovative and creative.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

8. Assistant Manager- Systems Development

Job Level 5

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/MIS/AMSD/VIII/05-2012]

Reporting to the Deputy Director, Management Information Systems, the Assistant Manager - Systems Development shall be responsible for systems development, maintenance and support.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Developing and testing the ICT based systems as per specifications.
• Maintaining, updating and modifying the existing ICT systems to meet the changing technology and user requirements.
• Carrying out research and advising on the feasibility of potential systems applications.
• Analysing and advising on improvement of the existing systems.
• Providing first level support and trouble shooting for the existing ICT systems.
• Maintaining project documentation as per the set standards
• Training and assisting users on information technology systems.
• Implementing risk management and security policy in systems development.

Qualifications and experience

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

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Certified Information Communication Technologists (CICT) qualification will be a distinct advantage.
• Qualifications in systems development/software engineering
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in ICT systems development in a busy environment.

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.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be innovative and creative.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

9. Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance and Accreditation

Job Level 5

1 Position

Ref: HRMA/ED/AMQAA/IX/05-2012

Reporting to the Deputy Director - Quality Assurance and Accreditation, the Assistant Manager - Quality Assurance and Accreditation shall be responsible for quality assurance in the examination and accreditation processes:

Duties and responsibilities

• Setting quality assurance compliance objectives and ensuring that targets are achieved.
• Ensuring compliance with national and international standards relating to education and training.
• Developing specifications accreditation of training institutions with regard to physical, human, library, financial and other resources.
• Conducting regular inspection of training institutions and submitting evaluative reports regarding the suitability of training institutions for accreditation.
• Setting up and maintaining controls and documentation procedures.
• Ensuring quality in the development and implementation of examination syllabuses and other programmes.

Qualifications and experience

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

• Bachelors degree in education, social sciences or related discipline from a recognised university. A masters degree will be an added advantage.
• Professional qualifications in quality management from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of three (3) 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.
• Possession of excellent research and analytical skills.
• Be proactive, confident, self-driven and able to meet deadlines.

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