The Kenya Education Staff Institute (KESI) is the capacity building agency of the Ministry of Education established by a Legal Notice No. 19 of February 2010 with a core mandate of promoting and carrying on the work of Education Management Development.
As the leading Government Agency with the above mandate, we wish to competitively fill the positions below with suitably qualified Kenyans.
The Kenya Education Staff Institute KESI is a semi-autonomous capacity building government agency of the Ministry of Education. KESI is located between 5th and 6th, Parklands avenues along Mtama road in Parklands, Nairobi.
The Institute is seeking to recruit suitably qualified Kenyan citizens to fill the following vacant positions:
1) Management Analyst
KESI/HR/6/1
JG ‘P’
1 Post
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Head the consultancy department.Provide leadership on management, training, research and consultancy assignments.Responsible for coordination of management, training, research and consultancy services in Strategic Planning and Management, Project Management, Organizational Assessment and Development, Impact Assessments, Needs Assessments, Evaluations, Human Resource Solutions etc.Collect data from the Performance Contract Results Reporting Tool, aggregating and analyzing information in order to identify key outcomes for PC.Develop and update case studies for the training department.Development of consultancy and funding proposals.Provide technical input into key donor programs.Provide professional managerial advice, guidance and structural information to internal management.Marketing and promotion of KESI’s consultancy services.Qualifications, experience and Competencies
A Master degree in strategic management or Business Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.Served as a Management analyst in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years.Have good research and analytical skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Computer literate.2) Sales and Marketing Manager
KESI/HR/6/2
Job Group ‘N’
1 Post
Key Responsibilities
Heading the sale and marketing department.Setting of targets and making sure that they are met within the budgeted profit margins.Strategize on increasing revenues and formulation of budgets.Identifying new regions where the KESI services can be introduced.Draw and implement business plan for KESI.Organizing interactive programs to disseminate marketing information.Facilitating and supporting development of market place entrepreneurs; identifying profitable business linkages for the institute.Identifying and pursing market opportunities locally to improve market access for institutes’ products and services.Monitoring and evaluating competitor activity, providing market information and intelligence; and conducting market surveys.Ensuring that clean debtor’s ledger is maintained.Protecting, developing and growing the existing client base.Enhancing customer satisfaction.Documenting, reporting and discussing execution of plans, sales and margin analysis and overall productivity with the Director.Qualifications, experience and competencies:
A Degree in marketing or other relevant field from a recognized institutionMBA in marketing from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.Relevant working experience for at least 3 years.Good interpersonal relationships and analytical skillsExcellent written and oral communication skills.Team player and result orientedComputer literate.3) Examinations Officer
KESI/HR/6/3
Job Group ‘N’
1 Post
Key responsibilities
Coordinating preparation of examination papers involving assessment by written papers in the Institute.Preparation of examinations budgetMaintaining records of all marks for use at the end of examination and at the full meeting of the Academic Board and submit to the Director for approvalEnsuring current examination regulations and conventions are adhered to.Liaising with both Internal and External Examiners and with relevant Heads of DepartmentsInforming all External Examiners of the timetable of the examination preparation, and to ensure that they have the relevant programme informationSupervision of examinationsCoordinating marking of examination papers and processing of marksCoordinating marking of examination re-sits and processing of resultsOrganizing exam materials, providing safe custody of and organizing examination stationery and materials, including question papers, in accordance with set regulations.Coordinate setting and moderation of examsKeep in custody all data related to examsEnsure exam securityAnalysis and grading of examsQualifications, experience and Competencies
A Degree in education or equivalentMust be ICT literate and able to use the internet, eg consult websites, access information, download material/make entries electronically,Operate the institutel’s database, produce and operate spreadsheet packages, produce analyses, use email.Have good, written and verbal communication skills and be able to Relate well to school staff, candidates of all abilities, parents and careers.Be able to prioritize and manage workload.Be able to work in an organized and methodical way and have sound organizational and coordination skills.Be able to work accurately and to deadlines.Be able to work effectively under pressure.Be able to maintain confidentiality.Have good supervisory skills4) Admissions Officer
KESI/HR/6/4
Job Group “K”
1 Post
Job summary
Performance and coordination of a variety of admissions duties such as administration of application process, admissions counseling, maintenance of applicants’ records and acting as liaison with the Student/ participants Services office and other departments.
Key responsibilities
Generate all admission letters and communication as directed.Maintain inventory of admission materials, class lists, waitlists, applications and publications.Notify the Director of admissions of items requiring tracking of application documents, enrollment, documents, etcProcess admissions documents, providing safe custody of materials in accordance with set regulationsAssist with maintaining Admissions office records (enquiry forms, enrolment reports, rejected/withdrawn applicant files, and other miscellaneous filing).Review Admissions applications, write summaries and make recommendations regarding acceptancePerform other related duties as may be assigned.Qualifications, experience and Competencies
Completion of a recognized bachelor's degree program in education administration or equivalent.Excellent communications, computer, writing, administrative, and interpersonal skills.At least two years of experience in a customer service function, preferably Admissions experience.Outgoing, friendly attitude.Enthusiastic about democratization of higher education.Good public relations.Innovative, team player and highly motivated.Computer literate.5) Receptionist Assistant (II)
KESI/ HR/6/5
JG ‘J’
1 Post
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the Reception area, operate Reception Switchboard/answering all incoming callsKeeping all relevant paperwork up to date and accurateTo ensure that all needs of the client are met and exceeded in a professional and friendly manner.Welcome of guests timely and courteously on arrival at the reception desk and to advise the hosts as soon as guests arrive.Ensure that all external guests are directed to the appropriate area of the institute or are met by their hosts.Understand all standards and procedures and ensure they are followed.To have a comprehensive knowledge of all facilities and core organizational operations including awareness of all new senior clients/personnelUndertaking filing, binding and copying of documents as instructed.Performing clerical duties as and when instructed.To undertake any typing requested by management.Qualifications, experience and Competencies
Diploma in Secretarial training.Switch board operational training.Certificate in customer service training.2 years relevant experience.Good public relations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Innovative, team player and highly motivated.Computer literate6) Artisan-Plumbing/Electrician III
KESI/HR/6/6
Job Group ’E’
1 Post
Key responsibilities
Installation of piping work, repair and maintenance of water accessoriesMaintenance of electrical wiring and devicesEnsuring general lighting is in proper working conditionTrouble shooting on all electrical appliancesUnderstanding general repair works in the institute
Any other duties that may be assigned from time to timeQualifications, experience and Competencies
KCSE grade D plain or its accepted equivalentCertificate in Trade Test grade III in plumbing/Electrical from recognized institutionA diploma in electrical/plumbing will be an added advantage2 years relevant experience.Good public relations.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Innovative, team player and highly motivated.Computer literateTerms and conditions:
These are KESI Council recruited positions for which KESI offers a Basic Salary, house allowance, Medical Insurance and Leave Provisions and other benefits.
The initial contract period will be for three years subject to a probationary period of 6 months.
Application: Please apply online through the E-mail Address: hr@kesi.ac.ke , hrkesi@yahoo.com
Include
A letter of application , curriculum vitae in English( that includes date of birth, gender and nationality)The names and full details of at least three referees (telephone, fax and e-mail address.)Current and expected remunerationNotice period required to take up appointment whn successful.Applications to be hand delivered, posted or mailed online so as to reach the Director at the address below not later than July 30th, 2011 at 5:00PM.
All envelopes/applications should have the respective job reference number clearly marked.
KESI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Any form of canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit their applications to:
The Director
Kenya Education Staff Institute
P.O. Box 62592 - 00200
Nairobi
Only short listed applicants will be contacted
Visit http://www.kenyan-jobs.com/ for many more jobs in Kenya
.png)
No comments:
Post a Comment