Career Opportunities at Deltar Properties (March, 2020 Recommended Jobs)

Deltar Properties is one of Kenya’s premier real estate companies founded with the aim of providing affordable housing to home buyers and investors. Our reputation for providing quality, unique, modern and professional services and projects to our clients is one that we hold dear and we promise on delivering housing solutions that meets your needs

1. Executive Personal Assistant

The Executive Personal Assistant shall be responsible for providing full Managerial, Administrative and Secretarial support at a senior level to the Director to ensure the smooth management of her day to day affairs, and most effective use of their time. Handle sensitive and complex issues in a professional and objective manner. Take initiative as appropriate especially in the Director’s absence.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities but not limited to:

• Manage Director’s electronic diary, assessing priority of appointments and reallocation as necessary.
• Manage Director’s travel arrangements (including visas / accommodation).
• Process Director’s correspondence, ensuring that incoming correspondence is dealt with by the Director/or on behalf of the Director, or other staff as appropriate.
• Maintain Director’s office systems, including data management and filing.
• Maintain records of Director’s contacts.
• Screen calls, enquiries and requests, and deal with them when appropriate.
• Assist Director in researching and following up with action on matters which fall within the Director’s responsibility – chasing responses, triggering follow-up action.
• Produce documents, briefing papers, Daily/weekly/monthly reports and presentations for the Director.
• Produce basic financial reports for the Director as needed
• Organize meetings and ensure that Director is well prepared for those meetings, preparing agendas, pre-meeting briefings and meeting papers.
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience will be an added advantage
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to enable professional interaction
• Ability to organize and plan own work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Must be able to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent computer skills, including a working knowledge of presentation electronic diary management software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

2. Project Manager

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing, planning, managing and tracking the progress of our construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreement.
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities under management advisory.
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• Communicate project status to project participants and stakeholders throughout the project to ensure critical components are not missed and risks are identified.
• Lead and manage network of engineers, architects and other consultants in guiding each project through its governmental approvals process to obtain all permits/approvals required for a project.
• Manage all aspects of the due diligence process including but not limited to feasibility studies, geotechnical evaluations, environmental assessments and surveys.
• Manage all dates and processes within a project to ensure the project progresses as anticipated including but not limited to critical dates within development agreements, leases, purchase agreements, permitting and construction.
• Manage design consultants in engineering a project within the parameters of the approved site plan, budget, Owner criteria and local codes.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the General Manager.

Skills & proficiencies:

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Experience in MS-Office, contract negotiation and associated computer software skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the same field
• Accuracy, attention to detail and deadline-oriented
• Excellent decision making and leadership capabilities.
• Analytical and strong organizational skills with excellent verbal and written ability

3. Finance Manager

The Finance Manager shall be responsible for the financial health of a company or organization. Producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Guiding senior executives in making sound business decisions in the long and short term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Remittance of taxes on time.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Perform any other duties assigned by senior management.

Key skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, communication &presentations skills.
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Superior attention to detail

Job Requirements

• 2-5 years’ experience in the finance field
• Bachelor in Commerce / Finance
• Aged between 30- 35 years
• CPA (K) will be an added advantage

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Executive Driver at Express Impress Car Hire Ltd

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

1. To provide transport services for the CEO to and from assigned destinations in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules.
2. The individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing their time in an environment which is dynamic and liable to change at very short notice
3. The individual should be able to think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate initiative
4. Ensuring extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both internal and external contacts as a representative of the company. Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of the company in actions and decisions, in line with the company Code of Conduct

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out daily maintenance checks on vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey including tyres, petrol, oil and lubricants.
• Ensure the inside and outside of cars are clean all the time and decorate properly according to clients or passengers need, pack up all trash after use.
• Drive the CEO  to meetings and functions in and around Nairobi and also up-country.
• Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced at the stated mileage and all details documented in the Logbook.
• Submit all purchase receipts to the Transportation in charge and ensuring that any mechanical faults are reported to the company.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions and travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations
• Ensuring the safety and security of the  passenger and vehicle in your care.
• Accurately complete journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MUST:

• A valid driving license class ABCE.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Be conversant with the 4WD manual vehicle.
• Driver experience within a government or NGO or Corporate/Office environment
• 5 years’ experience as an executive driver.
• Basic mechanical knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions.
• A valid certificate of good conduct.
• Computer literacy.
• Professional appearance and punctuality.
• Strong customer service, customer experience to make a timely and detailed response.
• Ability to communicate in English, Swahili and foreign language will be an added advantage.
• Lifesaving training techniques.
• Defensive driving skills

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal, written, presentation and effective listening skills.
• High level of integrity, trustworthy and ability to keep confidentiality.
• Resolving conflicts.
• Ability to work successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organizational skills.

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Team Leader.Security Intelligence and Technical Protection at Kenya Airways

Job Purpose Statement

Manage technical and security protective system that proactively prevent and detect unlawful interference to ensure safe and secure environment for business operations. Establish and maintain liaison with other aviation security stakeholders and agencies in order to mitigate security threats and risks.

Key accountabilities;

• Briefing, supervision for allocation of tasks and responsibilities for operational performance.
• Plan and direct collection, processing and dissemination of aviation intelligence to ensure that KQ operates in a safer and secure business environment.
• Accurately compile and update data on all threat trends.
• Managing maintenance of the CCTV footage.
• Regularly update the security information management system to ensure that it address the current security needs and also capable of predicting the future requirements.
• Regularly produce security reports and alerts to senior management to ensure that contingencies are put in place to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain effective network with other security agencies to ensure availability of necessary information on the security situation that could impact on KQ operations.
• Manage deployment of third-party security staff.
• Prepare daily productivity report.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant professional qualification.
• 3 years’ experience in a security field.
• Knowledge of CCTV and Access control systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge in intelligence and information collection and analysis.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of modern security threats and trends.
• Must demonstrate to be a person of high integrity.

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced training in access control systems.
• AVSEC Management.
• Undergone supervisors’ course.

Key Performance Indicators

• Efficient coordination of CCTV surveillance.
• Cost control.
• Enhance technical protection.
• Compliance to regulatory requirement.
• Internal stakeholder engagement.

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Submit your CV – Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC Hiring Today (March, 2020 Recommended)

KenGen was incorporated on 1 February 1954 under the Companies Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya) as Kenya Power Company (KPC) to construct the transmission line between Nairobi and Tororo in Uganda as well as to develop geothermal and other generating facilities in the country.

1. Administration Manager

HR/ADMIN/01/03/2020

Department

Reports To: Human Resource & Administration Director

Vacancy Details

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Developing strategic initiatives for the administration department in line with the corporate strategy;
  • Developing, implementing and continuously reviewing the operating policies and procedures of the department;
  • Developing service level agreements that facilitate the provision of administrative, recreational and transport services;
  • Overseeing general administrative activities which include provision of courier, switchboard, cleaning services and other outsourced services;
  • Overseeing the provision of transport to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services; preparing responses to audit queries and present these during the scheduled meetings;
• Ensuring implementation and compliance with relevant ISO standards and procedures; ensuring compliance with company safety policy.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Administration for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Land/Building Economics/Engineering/Business Management or equivalent and
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent (an added advantage)
• Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer use and applications. 15 years of relevant experience, 5 of which must be in Management

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2. Electricity Dispatch Manager

HR/ODP/02/03/2020

Department

Reports To: Operations Director

Vacancy Details

Key duties & responsibilities: –

• To manage the KenGen Dispatch Centre by providing the link between KenGen and KPLC & other stake holders.
• Coordinating all the operations and maintenance programs of the KenGen plants whilst ensuring plant availability, reliability, safety and security of the power system.
• Monitor and report the KenGen energy sales contribution to the National energy demand
• To ensure optimum hydro resource utilization while maintaining optimal dam levels and achieving the PPA Dependable energy requirement.
• Co-ordinate with NCC (KPLC) during power system restoration after a system Blackout or system disturbance.
• Provide daily updates of KenGen plants performance, hydrology, outages, declared capacity and availed energy.
• Ensures timely monthly reconciliation of KenGen capacity, availed energy and fuel stocks data with KPLC for billing and invoice preparation purposes.
• Advise management on the impact of additional power production by the Independ Power Producers (IPPS) on the KenGen’ s market share
• To ensure implementation and adherence to the PPAs.
• Execute strategic initiatives to ensure operations efficiency
• Monitor operations efficiency
• Approve EFT, and workflowgen in the system
• Prepare and regularly updates the department’s strategy and performance targets in line with KenGen’ s strategy.
• Prepare and monitor the department’s budget to ensure adherence to allocated budget.
• Ensure that Staff policies and procedures are adhered to by all within the area
• Maintain cordial Industrial relation within the Department in collaboration with Area and National office of the workers Union

Qualifications & experience: –

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Relevant professional qualifications and membership in a related field from a recognised institution such as Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), IEK, etc.
• Post Graduate diploma in Project Management and relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience in an engineering field, three (3) of which MUST be at the level of a Chief Engineer /Assistant Manager Dispatch and above.
• Knowledge in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
• Vast knowledge in standards, laws and regulations governing power plant operations.
• Extensive experience in project management with proven track record of successful implementation.

Required skills: –

• Leadership and people management skills
• Sound decision making and judgement skills
• Business acumen and commercial skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Contract and project negotiation skills.
• Personal initiative; ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and process complex information regarding plant operations.
• Experience in usage of computers and office software packages.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Dispatch for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Or

• Served in the grade of Chief Engineer, Dispatch for a minimum period of five (5) years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business related field or equivalent
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent (an added advantage);
• Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer use and applications; and
• Relevant professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body
• 15 years of relevant experience, 5 of which must be in Management.

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3. Community Relations Manager

HR/CRSD/03/03/2020

Department

Reports To: Regulatory & Corporate Services Director

Vacancy Details

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Identifying, planning and coordinating implementation of CSR activities;
• Carrying out stakeholder-mapping and forming stakeholder coordination committees
• Developing and ensuring implementation of the stakeholders’ engagement plan and the Resettlement Action Plans (RAP);
• Coordinating identification and implementation of Community Development Carbon Fund projects
• Reviewing project information and disseminating to stakeholders through appropriate communication channels;
• Establishing appropriate channels for handling stakeholders grievance about company projects;
• Planning, coordinating and reviewing socio-economic baseline study reports for geothermal field exploration and well siting;
• Preparing socioeconomic reports during Strategic Environmental Assessments, ESIAs and Audits.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Community Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Chief Community Relations Officer for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Social Work, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Development Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Management course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• 15 years of relevant experience, 5 of which must be in Management.

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4. Assistant Supply Chain Manager

HR/SC/04/03/2020

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Managing the company’s inventory of materials
• Coordinating area procurement planning and ensuring purchases are made within the planned period.
• Ensuring optimum stock level are maintained in the stores.
• Undertaking spend analysis for decision making.
• Planning, preparing and ensuring dissemination of RFQ’s for all area requirements.
• Monitoring contract performance and report non performing contracts.
• Conducting price benchmarking and savings reviews in order to demonstrate best value.
• Overseeing opening, analysis and placement of orders for quotations awarded and running tenders
• Ensuring payments for suppliers within the stipulated time.
• Preparing tender documents for framework contracts and pre-qualifications
• Overseeing implementation of internal controls for risk mitigation in the Section.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Chief Supply Chain Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Economics, Commerce, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); 12 years of experience, 3 of which must have been in Management

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5. Senior Security Officer

HR/MD&CEO/05/2020

Reports To: Assistant Security Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Conducting ad-hoc inspections on all KenGen installations in respective area when appropriate in order to establish the level of alertness and preparedness of the contracted security provided;
• Overseeing security liaison between KenGen and government security organs;
• Monitoring contract administration for KenGen and Security service providers and reporting any deviations;
• Ensuring systematic documentation of all security files and reports; • Investigating criminal acts, conflict of interest, fraud, theft, embezzlement, inappropriate use of Company resources, and other substantial violations of Company policy;
• Collection, collation and preservation of evidence including documents, exhibits and statements;
• Compiling and submitting investigations reports on incidents/RTA involving company vehicle fleet;
• Ensuring all security issues are recorded in the system and that there is proper use of the system;
• Preparing and analyzing collated reports for the department on daily, weekly, monthly, annual and need basis;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Security Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Security Officer II for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, Criminology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and At least 8 years relevant experience 5 of which must be in Military or Police.

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6. Investigations Officer

HR/MD&CEO/06/2020

Reports To: Assistant Security Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Ensuring that all incidents and offences against KenGen are investigated in a consistent manner
• Proactively collecting relevant information that can be used to prevent security breaches against KenGen employees, assets and installations
• Facilitating investigations in collaboration with law enforcement agencies on need basis
• Documenting high risk security risk areas in the company and monitoring corrective/preventive measures implementation
• Preparing investigation reports and presenting evidence gathered in a professional and concise manner.
• Investigating all criminal acts, conflict of interest, fraud, theft, embezzlement, inappropriate use of Company resources, and other substantial violations of Company policy.
• Collecting, collating and preserving evidence including documents, exhibits and statements.
• Acquiring statements during investigations on incidents/RTA involving company vehicle fleets and make recommendations
• Drafting Company policies and procedural framework and best practices and other lessons learnt documents from investigative work.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/ Security
• Investigations or Security certifications from government (Military or Police) or international Security Institutions
• Membership to International Security/Investigations bodies (IE American Society for Industrial Security- USA, International Security Management Institute- UK, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners-ACFE, US/CANADA)
• Ability to successfully carry out fraud and forensic Investigation.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in Military or Police

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7. Technical Security Assistant

HR/MD&CEO/07/2020

Reports To: Chief Technical Security Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring ICT systems and hardware within the company are safe and secure.
• Maintaining technical security systems,
• Monitor systems, analyze and summarize reports for decision making.
• Ensuring effective functioning of CCTV, Access Control System and all ICT software and hardware security
• Retrieving information and Investigation reports from technical security aspect as and when required.
• Preparing collated reports for the department on daily, weekly, monthly, annual and need basis
• Ensuring identification and prioritization of new security Risks Areas, Cyber Crime, Computer Crime among others.
• Developing and evaluating system acquisition, design, development, maintenance, operation processes, and resulting products in order to verify and validate that each process, activity, and task is performed in accordance with established plans, policies, standards and procedures.
• Ensuring that security issues are recorded in the system and that there is proper use of the system.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Diploma in ICT or equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Proficiency in computer application skills;

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8. Senior Engineer / Officer (Quality)

HR/CRSD/08/2020

Reports To: Chief Engineer/Officer – Quality

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating Quality Assurance activities, deploying adopted ISO management standards or other similar tools to ensure that quality requirements are fulfilled.
• Coordinating Quality and Process Improvement activities using typical Quality improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering and others.
• Coordinating Quality Control activities in order to deliver Operations Excellence using typical Quality control tools such as Statistical Quality control and predictive techniques.
• Implementing the Corporate Occupational Health and Safety programs
• Providing technical advice to area management review committees
• Maintaining proper company quality records and reports
• Reviewing and continually improving KenGen’s quality and environmental management procedures, work instructions and records.
• Developing and implementing processes, methods and tools to measure, evaluate and monitor the company’s quality performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer II for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution;
• Registration with a relevant Professional body
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• At least 8 years relevant experience

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9. Senior Engineer / Officer (Safety)

HR/CRSD/09/2020

Reports To: Chief Engineer/Officer – Safety

Vacancy Details

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinate, initiate, Plan, implement, review process improvement projects.
• Coordinating hazard identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Coordinating incidents/accidents reporting and investigation appropriately
• Coordinating implementation and monitoring of emergency planning and control programs.
• Implementing Safety and health programs to improve on safety culture.
• Undertaking implementation of periodic audit/inspection of work practices to check compliance with established operational standards.
• Assisting in power station plant/ machinery commissioning of new projects and after major maintenance (overhaul) is supervised appropriately to ensure safety of the personnel and machines.
• Planning, scheduling and implementing Disaster Risk Management and Business Continuity programs
• Facilitating inspection and testing of machinery and equipment to ensure they reach safety regulation standards.
• Providing technical advice to workplace safety and health committees and monitoring adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007 and subsidiary legislation as well as the company’s safety rules. • Ensuring all workplaces are registered with Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS).

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer II for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution;
• Registration with a relevant Professional body;
• Ability to design, implement, monitor, audit and report on Safety management programs.
• Good understanding of Safety Management Systems standards and the regulatory requirements in the energy sector
• Skills in disaster risk management and mitigation strategies
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• At least 8 years relevant experience

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Latest Recruitment at Maseno University (March, 2020 Recommended Jobs)

Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.

1. Hostels & Catering Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in hospitality Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• at least Ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, Three (3) of which must be at the level of Senior Assistant Hostels and Catering Officer Grade 11 or its equivalent.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall smooth operations of hostels and catering services in the University;
• Implement policy decision for the department in consultation with relevant offices;
• Custodian of the students hostels records;
• Advise the Catering and Hostels Manager on the staff training requirements;
• Supervise and appraise staff accordingly;
• Responsible for the direction, organization, administration of programmes in the department;
• Advise the University Management as required on operational matters;
• Prepare staff establishments for catering section in consultation with other catering officers in the University;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the department;
• Responsible for preparing the annual budget (estimates) for the department;

Ensure adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS);
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

2. Assistant Registrar

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in social Sciences, or Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least Seven (7) years relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which must be at the level of Senior Administrative Assistant or its equivalent;
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body;
• Conversant with modern human resource management practices;
• Compliant with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare work plans, allocate work to and supervise subordinates together with their work within the department for effective and efficient service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of service delivery in the department as well as appraise departmental staff in order to establish their performance and productivity.
• Plan, organize and implement staff training and development in order to bridge skills gaps identified and recommended in the performance management exercise.
• Prepare and disseminate the respective reports following staff appraisal, performance management and training and development exercises in the department.
• Sit in various departmental committees and document their proceeding, prepare the respective reports and disseminate them accordingly to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Implement administrative functions such as supervising the operations of the University asset registry.
• Receive and process leave days requests by departmental staff so that there is continuous availability of staff for continuous service delivery in the department.
• Maintain the float materials and supplies requirements for running the affairs of the department such as stationary, water and refreshment.
• Ensure proper utilization of resources and equipment that will contribute to the achievement of the University objectives within the planned time as per the service level agreement.
• Provide general office services on daily basis such as drafting of correspondences and notices as necessary to address issues raised or give timely response to clients thereby maintaining service level at all times.
• Organize regularly, in collaboration with the Senior Assistant Registrar, meetings, workshops and trainings and avail all logistics for successful achievement of set objectives.
• Coordinate the management of both administrative and central services records for future reference and support informed decision making.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

3. Senior Assistant Registrar

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least Nine (9) years of relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which must be at the level of Assistant Registrar Grade 12 or its equivalent;
• CS Final or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage;
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body;
• Conversant with modern human resource management practices;
• Compliant with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement University policies and procedures in the department for the attainment of it vision and mission at all times.
• Prepare the periodic work plan for the subordinate staff to guide the scheduling of activities of the department in line with the respective objectives of the departments.
• Allocate work to and supervise subordinate staff to ensure accountability and enhanced performance and productivity at all times.
• Ensure proper utilization of the provided departmental resources and equipment that will contribute towards achieving University objectives within the planned time as per the service level agreement.
• Receive confidential reports for all subordinates on a regular basis and recommend training, promotion or review of the respective staff.
• Supervise general office services on daily basis such as drafting of correspondences and notices as necessary to address issues raised or give timely response to clients thereby maintaining service level at all times.
• Provide secretarial services such as minute writing and circulation to the respective subcommittee members and ensure timely implementation of decisions.
• Regularly organize meetings, workshops and trainings as directed and ensure all logistics are in place to ensure successful achievement of specific objectives.
• Coordinate the management of both administrative and central services records for future reference and support informed decision making.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

4. Laboratory Attendant

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean the laboratory floors and equipment for the appropriate cleanliness and hygiene;
• Handle the laboratory keys and ensure timely opening and closing of the laboratory;
• Assist in preparing laboratory equipment to be used in practical lessons by students;
• Assist in harvesting bones to be used in practical lessons by students in the medical laboratory;
• Embalming of cadavers;
• Ensure proper storage of requisitions of the laboratory materials;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Mortuary Practice from a recognized institution;

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy mortuary or a reputable Funeral Home;
• Skills in embalming;
• Strong command of English and Swahili language skills.

5. Laboratory Technologist

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning/setting of glassware and apparatus for teaching and research;
• Dusting all equipment used for teaching and research;
• Ensuring the storage of chemicals in clean, well labeled shelves and arranged in order;
• Disposal of hazardous wastes and chemicals according to the required standards;
• Assist in harvesting bones to be used in practical lessons by students in the medical laboratory;
• Embalming of cadavers;
• Assist in conducting practical lessons and overseeing laboratory operations;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Mortuary Practice from a recognized institution;
• Skills in embalming;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Knowledge of professional standards;
• Registration with the relevant regulatory body where applicable.

6. Senior Technician

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and arrange for the use of audiovisual equipment for faculty staff and students upon request by maintaining a reservation schedule;
• Check outgoing and incoming equipment for damages or malfunctions;
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on audiovisual equipment and carrying out minor repairs on equipment as needed;
• Provide instruction to faculty staff, and students in regard to audiovisual equipment operation, setting up audiovisual equipment according to needs of the requesting persons(s), determining needs according to size of faculty and audience;
• Assist the Media Technician, Senior or Supervisor with computer interfacing and audio and video system interface;
• Maintain supply inventory including equipment parts and other supplies and orders according to established department procedures;
• Catalogue and maintain and repair slides and films as needed;
• Monitor and maintain closed circuit television;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years experience in a relevant field;
• A diploma in electric and electronic engineering will be an added advantage.

7. Demonstrator

MSU/ACA/CM/01/20

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the use of practical equipment, conduct experiments, exercises, workshops and/or processes and to answer questions related to the demonstrations;
• Assist/give guidance where required, to students who are carrying out practical lessons etc;
• Responsible for the day to day operation of the laboratory;
• Knowledgeable of health and safety implications of procedures, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising concerns with the course organizer/ work supervisor;
• When required, assist in marking students tests set by the course organizer suing defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation;
• Ensure equipment is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc are prepared before the start of the session;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication and media studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Three (3) years experience in a relevant field.

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Systems Developer at Daystar University

Daystar University is a chartered interdenominational and evangelical Christian University. Its mission is the development of Christian Servant Leaders for the expansion of God’s kingdom in Africa and the world. We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

Participating in the creation of new products and enhancements to existing products from concept to launch as part of a cross-functional project team to achieve compelling easy to use ICT products.

Responsibilities

• Analysing user requirements, researching, designing and writing new software programs
• Develop software solutions by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.
• Determine operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.
• Documenting and demonstrating solutions by developing the documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
• Responding promptly and professionally to bug reports.
• Improve operations by conducting systems analysis recommending changes in policies and procedures.
• Obtains and licenses software by obtaining required information from vendors; recommending purchases; testing and approving products
• Evaluating the software and systems that make computers and hardware work.
• Writing operational documentation with technical authors.
• Maintaining systems by monitoring and correcting software defects.
• Working closely with other staff, such as project managers, graphic designers, developers, systems analysts, among others.
• Protect operations by keeping the information confidential.
• Preparation of training manuals and training users.
• Continually updating technical knowledge and skills by attending in-house and/or external courses, reading manuals and accessing new applications.
• Ensuring Christian and appropriate behaviour, both internal and external, in line with the institution’s Strategy
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Computer Science or its equivalent from an accredited University.
• Five (5) years relevant experience.
• Experience in academic institution of higher learning is an added advantage.
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, NAVISION and related integrations with Library, HR & Payroll systems.
• Working knowledge of JAVA, SQL, Javascript, Nodejs, Angular, PostgreSQL, Linux, Python.
• Certificate in ITIL, Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Masters’ degree in Computer Science will be an added advantage
• Registered with the relevant professional bodies
• Christian commitment and practice

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Agency Manager, Life Division at Kenindia Assurance Company Limited

To recruit, train, develop and retain unit managers /agents and offer and present financialadvice to potential Kenindia Assurance clients to enable them make informed decisions

Responsibilities

Education, Knowledge and Experience:

• Certificate of proficiency in Insurance (COP) and with 2020 Insurance RegulatoryAuthority license.
• Preferable age: 28-40 years.
• Have at least 4 years of demonstrated experience in sales, a strong interpersonal andcommunication skill with a flair for marketing life insurance.
• Graduates will have an added advantage

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Career Opportunities at Deltar Properties (March, 2020 Recommended Jobs)

Deltar Properties is one of Kenya’s premier real estate companies founded with the aim of providing affordable housing to home buyers and investors. Our reputation for providing quality, unique, modern and professional services and projects to our clients is one that we hold dear and we promise on delivering housing solutions that meets your needs

1. Executive Personal Assistant

The Executive Personal Assistant shall be responsible for providing full Managerial, Administrative and Secretarial support at a senior level to the Director to ensure the smooth management of her day to day affairs, and most effective use of their time. Handle sensitive and complex issues in a professional and objective manner. Take initiative as appropriate especially in the Director’s absence.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities but not limited to:

• Manage Director’s electronic diary, assessing priority of appointments and reallocation as necessary.
• Manage Director’s travel arrangements (including visas / accommodation).
• Process Director’s correspondence, ensuring that incoming correspondence is dealt with by the Director/or on behalf of the Director, or other staff as appropriate.
• Maintain Director’s office systems, including data management and filing.
• Maintain records of Director’s contacts.
• Screen calls, enquiries and requests, and deal with them when appropriate.
• Assist Director in researching and following up with action on matters which fall within the Director’s responsibility – chasing responses, triggering follow-up action.
• Produce documents, briefing papers, Daily/weekly/monthly reports and presentations for the Director.
• Produce basic financial reports for the Director as needed
• Organize meetings and ensure that Director is well prepared for those meetings, preparing agendas, pre-meeting briefings and meeting papers.
• Any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Director.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• 3 years’ experience will be an added advantage
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to enable professional interaction
• Ability to organize and plan own work.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to prioritize and re-prioritize.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Must be able to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent computer skills, including a working knowledge of presentation electronic diary management software packages, preferably Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

2. Project Manager

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing, planning, managing and tracking the progress of our construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreement.
• Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities under management advisory.
• Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
• Communicate project status to project participants and stakeholders throughout the project to ensure critical components are not missed and risks are identified.
• Lead and manage network of engineers, architects and other consultants in guiding each project through its governmental approvals process to obtain all permits/approvals required for a project.
• Manage all aspects of the due diligence process including but not limited to feasibility studies, geotechnical evaluations, environmental assessments and surveys.
• Manage all dates and processes within a project to ensure the project progresses as anticipated including but not limited to critical dates within development agreements, leases, purchase agreements, permitting and construction.
• Manage design consultants in engineering a project within the parameters of the approved site plan, budget, Owner criteria and local codes.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the General Manager.

Skills & proficiencies:

• Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• Experience in MS-Office, contract negotiation and associated computer software skills
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the same field
• Accuracy, attention to detail and deadline-oriented
• Excellent decision making and leadership capabilities.
• Analytical and strong organizational skills with excellent verbal and written ability

3. Finance Manager

The Finance Manager shall be responsible for the financial health of a company or organization. Producing financial reports and developing strategies based on financial research. Guiding senior executives in making sound business decisions in the long and short term.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Remittance of taxes on time.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Perform any other duties assigned by senior management.

Key skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, communication &presentations skills.
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Leadership skills
• Superior attention to detail

Job Requirements

• 2-5 years’ experience in the finance field
• Bachelor in Commerce / Finance
• Aged between 30- 35 years
• CPA (K) will be an added advantage

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Executive Driver at Express Impress Car Hire Ltd

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

1. To provide transport services for the CEO to and from assigned destinations in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules.
2. The individual will need to be extremely efficient in managing their time in an environment which is dynamic and liable to change at very short notice
3. The individual should be able to think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate initiative
4. Ensuring extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both internal and external contacts as a representative of the company. Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of the company in actions and decisions, in line with the company Code of Conduct

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out daily maintenance checks on vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey including tyres, petrol, oil and lubricants.
• Ensure the inside and outside of cars are clean all the time and decorate properly according to clients or passengers need, pack up all trash after use.
• Drive the CEO  to meetings and functions in and around Nairobi and also up-country.
• Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced at the stated mileage and all details documented in the Logbook.
• Submit all purchase receipts to the Transportation in charge and ensuring that any mechanical faults are reported to the company.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions and travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations
• Ensuring the safety and security of the  passenger and vehicle in your care.
• Accurately complete journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MUST:

• A valid driving license class ABCE.
• Excellent driving skills.
• Be conversant with the 4WD manual vehicle.
• Driver experience within a government or NGO or Corporate/Office environment
• 5 years’ experience as an executive driver.
• Basic mechanical knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions.
• A valid certificate of good conduct.
• Computer literacy.
• Professional appearance and punctuality.
• Strong customer service, customer experience to make a timely and detailed response.
• Ability to communicate in English, Swahili and foreign language will be an added advantage.
• Lifesaving training techniques.
• Defensive driving skills

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal, written, presentation and effective listening skills.
• High level of integrity, trustworthy and ability to keep confidentiality.
• Resolving conflicts.
• Ability to work successfully as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organizational skills.

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Team Leader.Security Intelligence and Technical Protection at Kenya Airways

Job Purpose Statement

Manage technical and security protective system that proactively prevent and detect unlawful interference to ensure safe and secure environment for business operations. Establish and maintain liaison with other aviation security stakeholders and agencies in order to mitigate security threats and risks.

Key accountabilities;

• Briefing, supervision for allocation of tasks and responsibilities for operational performance.
• Plan and direct collection, processing and dissemination of aviation intelligence to ensure that KQ operates in a safer and secure business environment.
• Accurately compile and update data on all threat trends.
• Managing maintenance of the CCTV footage.
• Regularly update the security information management system to ensure that it address the current security needs and also capable of predicting the future requirements.
• Regularly produce security reports and alerts to senior management to ensure that contingencies are put in place to ensure business continuity.
• Maintain effective network with other security agencies to ensure availability of necessary information on the security situation that could impact on KQ operations.
• Manage deployment of third-party security staff.
• Prepare daily productivity report.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant professional qualification.
• 3 years’ experience in a security field.
• Knowledge of CCTV and Access control systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge in intelligence and information collection and analysis.
• Computer proficiency.
• Knowledge of modern security threats and trends.
• Must demonstrate to be a person of high integrity.

Additional Qualifications

• Advanced training in access control systems.
• AVSEC Management.
• Undergone supervisors’ course.

Key Performance Indicators

• Efficient coordination of CCTV surveillance.
• Cost control.
• Enhance technical protection.
• Compliance to regulatory requirement.
• Internal stakeholder engagement.

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Submit your CV – Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC Hiring Today (March, 2020 Recommended)

KenGen was incorporated on 1 February 1954 under the Companies Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya) as Kenya Power Company (KPC) to construct the transmission line between Nairobi and Tororo in Uganda as well as to develop geothermal and other generating facilities in the country.

1. Administration Manager

HR/ADMIN/01/03/2020

Department

Reports To: Human Resource & Administration Director

Vacancy Details

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Developing strategic initiatives for the administration department in line with the corporate strategy;
  • Developing, implementing and continuously reviewing the operating policies and procedures of the department;
  • Developing service level agreements that facilitate the provision of administrative, recreational and transport services;
  • Overseeing general administrative activities which include provision of courier, switchboard, cleaning services and other outsourced services;
  • Overseeing the provision of transport to ensure timely and efficient delivery of services; preparing responses to audit queries and present these during the scheduled meetings;
• Ensuring implementation and compliance with relevant ISO standards and procedures; ensuring compliance with company safety policy.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Administration for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Chief Administration Officer for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Land/Building Economics/Engineering/Business Management or equivalent and
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent (an added advantage)
• Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer use and applications. 15 years of relevant experience, 5 of which must be in Management

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2. Electricity Dispatch Manager

HR/ODP/02/03/2020

Department

Reports To: Operations Director

Vacancy Details

Key duties & responsibilities: –

• To manage the KenGen Dispatch Centre by providing the link between KenGen and KPLC & other stake holders.
• Coordinating all the operations and maintenance programs of the KenGen plants whilst ensuring plant availability, reliability, safety and security of the power system.
• Monitor and report the KenGen energy sales contribution to the National energy demand
• To ensure optimum hydro resource utilization while maintaining optimal dam levels and achieving the PPA Dependable energy requirement.
• Co-ordinate with NCC (KPLC) during power system restoration after a system Blackout or system disturbance.
• Provide daily updates of KenGen plants performance, hydrology, outages, declared capacity and availed energy.
• Ensures timely monthly reconciliation of KenGen capacity, availed energy and fuel stocks data with KPLC for billing and invoice preparation purposes.
• Advise management on the impact of additional power production by the Independ Power Producers (IPPS) on the KenGen’ s market share
• To ensure implementation and adherence to the PPAs.
• Execute strategic initiatives to ensure operations efficiency
• Monitor operations efficiency
• Approve EFT, and workflowgen in the system
• Prepare and regularly updates the department’s strategy and performance targets in line with KenGen’ s strategy.
• Prepare and monitor the department’s budget to ensure adherence to allocated budget.
• Ensure that Staff policies and procedures are adhered to by all within the area
• Maintain cordial Industrial relation within the Department in collaboration with Area and National office of the workers Union

Qualifications & experience: –

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Relevant professional qualifications and membership in a related field from a recognised institution such as Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK), IEK, etc.
• Post Graduate diploma in Project Management and relevant master’s degree from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• At least ten (10) years relevant experience in an engineering field, three (3) of which MUST be at the level of a Chief Engineer /Assistant Manager Dispatch and above.
• Knowledge in Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
• Vast knowledge in standards, laws and regulations governing power plant operations.
• Extensive experience in project management with proven track record of successful implementation.

Required skills: –

• Leadership and people management skills
• Sound decision making and judgement skills
• Business acumen and commercial skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Contract and project negotiation skills.
• Personal initiative; ability to work independently and in a team under tight deadlines.
• Ability to analyse and process complex information regarding plant operations.
• Experience in usage of computers and office software packages.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Dispatch for a minimum period of three (3) years.

Or

• Served in the grade of Chief Engineer, Dispatch for a minimum period of five (5) years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business related field or equivalent
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent (an added advantage);
• Certificate in Leadership Course from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer use and applications; and
• Relevant professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body
• 15 years of relevant experience, 5 of which must be in Management.

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3. Community Relations Manager

HR/CRSD/03/03/2020

Department

Reports To: Regulatory & Corporate Services Director

Vacancy Details

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Identifying, planning and coordinating implementation of CSR activities;
• Carrying out stakeholder-mapping and forming stakeholder coordination committees
• Developing and ensuring implementation of the stakeholders’ engagement plan and the Resettlement Action Plans (RAP);
• Coordinating identification and implementation of Community Development Carbon Fund projects
• Reviewing project information and disseminating to stakeholders through appropriate communication channels;
• Establishing appropriate channels for handling stakeholders grievance about company projects;
• Planning, coordinating and reviewing socio-economic baseline study reports for geothermal field exploration and well siting;
• Preparing socioeconomic reports during Strategic Environmental Assessments, ESIAs and Audits.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Community Relations for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Chief Community Relations Officer for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Social Work, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Anthropology, Development Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a relevant professional body;
• Certificate in Management course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• 15 years of relevant experience, 5 of which must be in Management.

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4. Assistant Supply Chain Manager

HR/SC/04/03/2020

Reports To: Supply Chain Manager

Duties and Responsibilities Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Managing the company’s inventory of materials
• Coordinating area procurement planning and ensuring purchases are made within the planned period.
• Ensuring optimum stock level are maintained in the stores.
• Undertaking spend analysis for decision making.
• Planning, preparing and ensuring dissemination of RFQ’s for all area requirements.
• Monitoring contract performance and report non performing contracts.
• Conducting price benchmarking and savings reviews in order to demonstrate best value.
• Overseeing opening, analysis and placement of orders for quotations awarded and running tenders
• Ensuring payments for suppliers within the stipulated time.
• Preparing tender documents for framework contracts and pre-qualifications
• Overseeing implementation of internal controls for risk mitigation in the Section.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Chief Supply Chain Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Economics, Commerce, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
• Membership to Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM); 12 years of experience, 3 of which must have been in Management

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5. Senior Security Officer

HR/MD&CEO/05/2020

Reports To: Assistant Security Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Conducting ad-hoc inspections on all KenGen installations in respective area when appropriate in order to establish the level of alertness and preparedness of the contracted security provided;
• Overseeing security liaison between KenGen and government security organs;
• Monitoring contract administration for KenGen and Security service providers and reporting any deviations;
• Ensuring systematic documentation of all security files and reports; • Investigating criminal acts, conflict of interest, fraud, theft, embezzlement, inappropriate use of Company resources, and other substantial violations of Company policy;
• Collection, collation and preservation of evidence including documents, exhibits and statements;
• Compiling and submitting investigations reports on incidents/RTA involving company vehicle fleet;
• Ensuring all security issues are recorded in the system and that there is proper use of the system;
• Preparing and analyzing collated reports for the department on daily, weekly, monthly, annual and need basis;

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served in the grade of Security Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Security Officer II for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Security Studies, Criminology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and At least 8 years relevant experience 5 of which must be in Military or Police.

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6. Investigations Officer

HR/MD&CEO/06/2020

Reports To: Assistant Security Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Ensuring that all incidents and offences against KenGen are investigated in a consistent manner
• Proactively collecting relevant information that can be used to prevent security breaches against KenGen employees, assets and installations
• Facilitating investigations in collaboration with law enforcement agencies on need basis
• Documenting high risk security risk areas in the company and monitoring corrective/preventive measures implementation
• Preparing investigation reports and presenting evidence gathered in a professional and concise manner.
• Investigating all criminal acts, conflict of interest, fraud, theft, embezzlement, inappropriate use of Company resources, and other substantial violations of Company policy.
• Collecting, collating and preserving evidence including documents, exhibits and statements.
• Acquiring statements during investigations on incidents/RTA involving company vehicle fleets and make recommendations
• Drafting Company policies and procedural framework and best practices and other lessons learnt documents from investigative work.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences/ Security
• Investigations or Security certifications from government (Military or Police) or international Security Institutions
• Membership to International Security/Investigations bodies (IE American Society for Industrial Security- USA, International Security Management Institute- UK, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners-ACFE, US/CANADA)
• Ability to successfully carry out fraud and forensic Investigation.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in Military or Police

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7. Technical Security Assistant

HR/MD&CEO/07/2020

Reports To: Chief Technical Security Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring ICT systems and hardware within the company are safe and secure.
• Maintaining technical security systems,
• Monitor systems, analyze and summarize reports for decision making.
• Ensuring effective functioning of CCTV, Access Control System and all ICT software and hardware security
• Retrieving information and Investigation reports from technical security aspect as and when required.
• Preparing collated reports for the department on daily, weekly, monthly, annual and need basis
• Ensuring identification and prioritization of new security Risks Areas, Cyber Crime, Computer Crime among others.
• Developing and evaluating system acquisition, design, development, maintenance, operation processes, and resulting products in order to verify and validate that each process, activity, and task is performed in accordance with established plans, policies, standards and procedures.
• Ensuring that security issues are recorded in the system and that there is proper use of the system.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Diploma in ICT or equivalent from a recognized Institution
• Proficiency in computer application skills;

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8. Senior Engineer / Officer (Quality)

HR/CRSD/08/2020

Reports To: Chief Engineer/Officer – Quality

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating Quality Assurance activities, deploying adopted ISO management standards or other similar tools to ensure that quality requirements are fulfilled.
• Coordinating Quality and Process Improvement activities using typical Quality improvement tools such as Lean Six Sigma, Reliability Engineering and others.
• Coordinating Quality Control activities in order to deliver Operations Excellence using typical Quality control tools such as Statistical Quality control and predictive techniques.
• Implementing the Corporate Occupational Health and Safety programs
• Providing technical advice to area management review committees
• Maintaining proper company quality records and reports
• Reviewing and continually improving KenGen’s quality and environmental management procedures, work instructions and records.
• Developing and implementing processes, methods and tools to measure, evaluate and monitor the company’s quality performance.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer II for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution;
• Registration with a relevant Professional body
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• At least 8 years relevant experience

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9. Senior Engineer / Officer (Safety)

HR/CRSD/09/2020

Reports To: Chief Engineer/Officer – Safety

Vacancy Details

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Coordinate, initiate, Plan, implement, review process improvement projects.
• Coordinating hazard identification, assessment and mitigation.
• Coordinating incidents/accidents reporting and investigation appropriately
• Coordinating implementation and monitoring of emergency planning and control programs.
• Implementing Safety and health programs to improve on safety culture.
• Undertaking implementation of periodic audit/inspection of work practices to check compliance with established operational standards.
• Assisting in power station plant/ machinery commissioning of new projects and after major maintenance (overhaul) is supervised appropriately to ensure safety of the personnel and machines.
• Planning, scheduling and implementing Disaster Risk Management and Business Continuity programs
• Facilitating inspection and testing of machinery and equipment to ensure they reach safety regulation standards.
• Providing technical advice to workplace safety and health committees and monitoring adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), 2007 and subsidiary legislation as well as the company’s safety rules. • Ensuring all workplaces are registered with Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS).

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;

Or

• Served in the grade of Safety and Quality Officer II for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Physical Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health from a recognized institution;
• Registration with a relevant Professional body;
• Ability to design, implement, monitor, audit and report on Safety management programs.
• Good understanding of Safety Management Systems standards and the regulatory requirements in the energy sector
• Skills in disaster risk management and mitigation strategies
• Be proficient in computer applications;
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Latest Recruitment at Maseno University (March, 2020 Recommended Jobs)

Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, Kenya, founded in 1991. It is one of seven public universities in Kenya.

1. Hostels & Catering Officer

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in hospitality Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• at least Ten (10) years relevant cumulative work experience, Three (3) of which must be at the level of Senior Assistant Hostels and Catering Officer Grade 11 or its equivalent.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the overall smooth operations of hostels and catering services in the University;
• Implement policy decision for the department in consultation with relevant offices;
• Custodian of the students hostels records;
• Advise the Catering and Hostels Manager on the staff training requirements;
• Supervise and appraise staff accordingly;
• Responsible for the direction, organization, administration of programmes in the department;
• Advise the University Management as required on operational matters;
• Prepare staff establishments for catering section in consultation with other catering officers in the University;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the department;
• Responsible for preparing the annual budget (estimates) for the department;

Ensure adherence to the Quality Management Standards (QMS);
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.

2. Assistant Registrar

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in social Sciences, or Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least Seven (7) years relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which must be at the level of Senior Administrative Assistant or its equivalent;
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body;
• Conversant with modern human resource management practices;
• Compliant with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare work plans, allocate work to and supervise subordinates together with their work within the department for effective and efficient service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of service delivery in the department as well as appraise departmental staff in order to establish their performance and productivity.
• Plan, organize and implement staff training and development in order to bridge skills gaps identified and recommended in the performance management exercise.
• Prepare and disseminate the respective reports following staff appraisal, performance management and training and development exercises in the department.
• Sit in various departmental committees and document their proceeding, prepare the respective reports and disseminate them accordingly to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Implement administrative functions such as supervising the operations of the University asset registry.
• Receive and process leave days requests by departmental staff so that there is continuous availability of staff for continuous service delivery in the department.
• Maintain the float materials and supplies requirements for running the affairs of the department such as stationary, water and refreshment.
• Ensure proper utilization of resources and equipment that will contribute to the achievement of the University objectives within the planned time as per the service level agreement.
• Provide general office services on daily basis such as drafting of correspondences and notices as necessary to address issues raised or give timely response to clients thereby maintaining service level at all times.
• Organize regularly, in collaboration with the Senior Assistant Registrar, meetings, workshops and trainings and avail all logistics for successful achievement of set objectives.
• Coordinate the management of both administrative and central services records for future reference and support informed decision making.
• Any other duty as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

3. Senior Assistant Registrar

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• At least Nine (9) years of relevant cumulative work experience, Five (5) of which must be at the level of Assistant Registrar Grade 12 or its equivalent;
• CS Final or Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage;
• Must be a registered member of a relevant professional body;
• Conversant with modern human resource management practices;
• Compliant with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Proficiency in computer applications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement University policies and procedures in the department for the attainment of it vision and mission at all times.
• Prepare the periodic work plan for the subordinate staff to guide the scheduling of activities of the department in line with the respective objectives of the departments.
• Allocate work to and supervise subordinate staff to ensure accountability and enhanced performance and productivity at all times.
• Ensure proper utilization of the provided departmental resources and equipment that will contribute towards achieving University objectives within the planned time as per the service level agreement.
• Receive confidential reports for all subordinates on a regular basis and recommend training, promotion or review of the respective staff.
• Supervise general office services on daily basis such as drafting of correspondences and notices as necessary to address issues raised or give timely response to clients thereby maintaining service level at all times.
• Provide secretarial services such as minute writing and circulation to the respective subcommittee members and ensure timely implementation of decisions.
• Regularly organize meetings, workshops and trainings as directed and ensure all logistics are in place to ensure successful achievement of specific objectives.
• Coordinate the management of both administrative and central services records for future reference and support informed decision making.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

4. Laboratory Attendant

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean the laboratory floors and equipment for the appropriate cleanliness and hygiene;
• Handle the laboratory keys and ensure timely opening and closing of the laboratory;
• Assist in preparing laboratory equipment to be used in practical lessons by students;
• Assist in harvesting bones to be used in practical lessons by students in the medical laboratory;
• Embalming of cadavers;
• Ensure proper storage of requisitions of the laboratory materials;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate in Mortuary Practice from a recognized institution;

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience in a busy mortuary or a reputable Funeral Home;
• Skills in embalming;
• Strong command of English and Swahili language skills.

5. Laboratory Technologist

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleaning/setting of glassware and apparatus for teaching and research;
• Dusting all equipment used for teaching and research;
• Ensuring the storage of chemicals in clean, well labeled shelves and arranged in order;
• Disposal of hazardous wastes and chemicals according to the required standards;
• Assist in harvesting bones to be used in practical lessons by students in the medical laboratory;
• Embalming of cadavers;
• Assist in conducting practical lessons and overseeing laboratory operations;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science Technology from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Mortuary Practice from a recognized institution;
• Skills in embalming;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Knowledge of professional standards;
• Registration with the relevant regulatory body where applicable.

6. Senior Technician

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedule and arrange for the use of audiovisual equipment for faculty staff and students upon request by maintaining a reservation schedule;
• Check outgoing and incoming equipment for damages or malfunctions;
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on audiovisual equipment and carrying out minor repairs on equipment as needed;
• Provide instruction to faculty staff, and students in regard to audiovisual equipment operation, setting up audiovisual equipment according to needs of the requesting persons(s), determining needs according to size of faculty and audience;
• Assist the Media Technician, Senior or Supervisor with computer interfacing and audio and video system interface;
• Maintain supply inventory including equipment parts and other supplies and orders according to established department procedures;
• Catalogue and maintain and repair slides and films as needed;
• Monitor and maintain closed circuit television;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years experience in a relevant field;
• A diploma in electric and electronic engineering will be an added advantage.

7. Demonstrator

MSU/ACA/CM/01/20

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the use of practical equipment, conduct experiments, exercises, workshops and/or processes and to answer questions related to the demonstrations;
• Assist/give guidance where required, to students who are carrying out practical lessons etc;
• Responsible for the day to day operation of the laboratory;
• Knowledgeable of health and safety implications of procedures, and take action to maintain a safe environment, raising concerns with the course organizer/ work supervisor;
• When required, assist in marking students tests set by the course organizer suing defined marking criteria where marking requires little or no interpretation;
• Ensure equipment is functional and/or material for demonstrations, exercises etc are prepared before the start of the session;
• Performing any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication and media studies or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Three (3) years experience in a relevant field.

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