EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Kenya Institute of Management (KIM) is the leading professional membership-based management development organization in the Region. Our mission is to steer and champion excellence, integrity and competitiveness in individuals and organizations throughout Africa and beyond. We do this through The KIM School of Management, The KIM Training, Research and Consultancy and Membership Services. The Institute is seeking to recruit results-oriented and self-driven experienced professionals to join our team in the following positions: 1. BRANCH MANAGER - NANYUKI PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Reporting to Manager, Branch Services, the Branch Manager’s duties and responsibilities will involve overseeing the overall running and operations of the branch and supervise staff and faculty at the branch. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS 1. Drive the strategic plans and budget of the branch. 2. To recruit students for the Institute’s School of Management courses and other programs. 3. To promote and popularize other Institute’s products and services. 4. To represent the management at the branch level and implement management decisions and institute’s policies at the branch. 5. To prepare monthly reports covering all the activities of the branch progress achieved and challenges being encountered. 6. Assist in recruitment of lecturers for the branch and supervise the teaching. 7. To handle all enquiries on the Institute services and communicate customer needs to the relevant authorities. 8. Be in charge of all resources of the branch including finance and staff. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED A master’s degree in social sciences. At least 5 years’ experience in a similar field. Full professional qualification in management related course e.g. CPA, CPS, ACCA, HND. Highly proficient in computer applications. Excellent analytical skills. Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Excellent verbal, written and critical thinking skills are required. Excellent planning and organization skills. Highly creative, and passionate about exploring new ideas. Demonstrate creative problem solving skills. Have well developed interpersonal and negotiation skills. Impressive presentation skills. 2. ADMISSIONS’ & CERTIFICATION OFFICER – NAIROBI BRANCH PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to Manager, Training; the job holder will be responsible for the recruitment of students and ensuring correct admission of students to the KIM School of Management. The successful candidate will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining the students’ admissions database. Key Responsibilities: Recruitment and admission of students. Oversee the admission, training and evaluation of all students. Proper record keeping of admissions database. Ensure that students are catered for in the pursuit of their career goals. Ensuring that student ID cards are prepared and given to students on time. Issuing of admission letters and pro forma invoice to students. To ensure that students admitted are qualified for the various course applied. Assist in ensuring that deadlines in regards to admissions and fee payment are met. Preparing and maintaining of nominal rolls. Oversee the Certification courses i.e. Monitoring and Evaluation and Quality management To handle any other official duties assigned from time to time. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: University degree in a related filed; a Master’s degree will be an added advantage. Knowledge of management of educational institutions. At least three (3) years’ experience in a related environment. Proficiency in ICT. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Customer service and interpersonal skills. Decision making and problem solving skills. Commitment to duty. Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954. Keen to details. Excellent planning and organization skills. Excellent verbal and written skills. Accuracy and precision. 3. PROCUREMENT OFFICER PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this position exists to provide support to the procurement function of the Institute in developing, maintaining and reviewing the Institute’s procurement guidelines, procedures and policies. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and assisting with sustainable procurement initiatives, coordinating procurement throughout the Institute, monitoring internal procurement systems, supporting procurement projects across all divisions, providing procurement advice to staff, negotiating new supply agreements and renegotiating existing supply agreements. Key Responsibilities: 1. Support in the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable procurement guidelines, procedures and policy. 2. Identify opportunities for new and integrated supply agreements. 3. Gain economic savings and increased service levels from suppliers. 4. Development of Key Performance Indicators for new and existing suppliers and monitoring of these. 5. Monitor internal procurement systems and processes and ensure that compliance is achieved across the Institute. 6. Undertake, complete and assist in specific procurement projects and provide ongoing monitoring as required including working with budget managers throughout Annual Plan. 7. Undertake any other relevant duties assigned from time to time. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Degree in Purchasing and Supplies Management. At least five (5) years’ experience. Experience on Procurement Systems Management. Budget management experience. High level of computer literacy, with specific requirements for Access databases, Word, Excel and Outlook. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Ability to write policies and procedures. Strong negotiation skills. Well-developed oral and written communication skills. Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954. Project and time management ability. Sound knowledge of procurement procedures and systems. Sound judgment and initiative. Accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to work well under pressure within timeframes. Honesty and integrity. Ability to work well in a team or independently. 4. HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to the HR Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing general administrative duties within the division and providing support to the Head of Human Capital to ensure smooth running of all divisional operations. Key Responsibilities: 1. Assist in the management of all Human Resources Records and data. 2. Data base maintenance – For all incoming applications and CV’S and availing them when required. 3. Managing incoming and outgoing correspondences. 4. Assist in the preparations of work plans, HR reports and budgets. 5. Registration of new employees to various HR Insurances and the medical scheme and updating the various data bases including processing staff badges for all employees. 6. Ensure that all new staff members submit all their required information and/or documents to facilitate the opening of a file. 7. General administration of the department – this includes Making arrangements for interviews, seminars/trainings and workshops designed for Human Resources Management. Setting up the board room or any other designated room for Monday sharing. Dispatching various HR correspondences and follow through on delivery. Taking and keeping departmental minutes. 8. Assist in ensuring that all staff have up to date Job descriptions. 9. Assist in the implementation of the Institute’s welfare programs. 10. Supervising the tea and outsourced cleaning personnel. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum Diploma in HR Membership to a professional body At least one year experience in a related environment Proficient in the use of ICT PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good communication and interpersonal skills Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954. Possess a high sense of integrity and confidentiality Pleasant personality. Self-driven and able to work under minimum supervision 5. LIBRARY ASSISTANT – NYERI BRANCH PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to the Branch Manager, the successful candidate will assist users at the branch library to access, retrieve and use information resources that meet their needs. The successful candidate will also perform technical services which involve processing of information materials and organizing them in a systematic manner for ease of retrieval. Key Responsibilities The successful candidates will be required to: - Provide reference and circulation services. Classify and catalogue newly acquired information materials. Organize Library materials for ease of access. Update library holding database. Conduct literature studies for users. Maintain accurate inventory and statistics of all library items. Implement security policy on information materials. Provide orientation and user education services to new users. Carry out stock taking exercise quarterly and impromptu checks. Select and weed information materials. Any other duties assigned from time to time. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A Diploma in Library and Information studies; a Degree will be an added advantage Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy library Proficient in ICT use PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good customer care skills and pleasant personality. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Ability to meet set deadlines. Attention to detail. Maintain high standards of professionalism. 6. OFFICE ASSISTANT/DRIVER PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to the Officer, Security & Transport, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing quality chauffer, messengerial and office support services. The successful candidate Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954. will also be expected to maintain the assigned motor vehicle in a clean and road worthy condition and to deliver mail and parcels as required. Key responsibilities 1. Drive staff on official missions as assigned; 2. Drive safely to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users; 3. Maintain the assigned vehicle in a safe, secure and good state of repair at all times; 4. Supervise the servicing and repair of the motor vehicle; 5. Undertake routine checks on the vehicle including cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure and report any malfunctioning systems promptly for repair; 6. Keep accurate records of official travel through the vehicle log and prepare monthly reports showing travel, vehicle usage and status; 7. Organize logistics in preparation for travel missions; 8. Deliver and /or pick mail and parcels as instructed; 9. Provide routine office administration support including the manning reception, filing and other clerical work; 10. Carry out any other duties assigned by Management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: A Diploma in a relevant field; Must have a valid and clean driving license class BCE; Defensive driving and First Aid skills will be an added advantage; Minimum 5 years driving experience; Auto Mechanic and Vehicle maintenance skills. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good customer care skills and pleasant personality. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Ability to meet set deadlines. Attention to detail. Maintain high standards of professionalism. 7. INTERN – ICT TECHNICIAN As part of its growth strategies, the Kenya Institute of Management runs a Management Internship Programme (MIP) for young talented and forward looking Kenyans who wish to embark on a Management career. The Management Internship Programme is an arrangement that seeks to place young and talented Kenyans on a path that prepares them to become, in time, fully-fledged managers, both for the Institute and for other prospective employers. The intern will be located at the KIM, Head Office – ICT Department Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954. PURPOSE OF THE JOB Reporting to the Manager, Systems Administration; the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination and providing prioritized advanced technical support and advice as required across the Institute. Key Responsibilities: Ability to support Microsoft Dynamics NAV applications and configure SQL Server. To configure and test ICT equipment and networks, including hardware, peripherals, and software and ensure efficient performance and appropriate default settings. To monitor performance of and to diagnose and resolve most network infrastructure, software and hardware faults, and perform a range of maintenance repairs and upgrades. Work with the team in the delivery of projects and support as required including ICT security and efficient use of resources including purchase of appropriate equipment. To advise on, co-ordinate, and monitor Health and Safety and audit checks including electrical testing, warranties, licenses and risk assessments. To support and develop the system recovery processes to minimize the risk and impact of a serious disaster and threats to continuity (including co-ordination of appropriate backup regime and virus protection). To undertake available training opportunities and demonstrate a commitment to continuous development. To demonstrate willingness to work flexible, sometimes outside of normal core hours, in response to service demands as agreed with the ICT Manager. To perform such other tasks as may reasonably be required by the ICT Manager. To carry out the above duties in accordance with the Institute’s equal opportunities policy. To support web applications and troubleshoot web server errors. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, IMIS. Professional Certification/Specialized experience in related ICT field i.e. Industry certifications such as the Microsoft MCSA, MCSE, Cisco CCNA or CompTIAs A+ or Network+, Sun Certified SCNA, Linux . PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Good customer care skills and pleasant personality. Ability to work independently and with minimum supervision. Attention to detail. Maintain high standards of professionalism. Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954. HOW TO APPLY If you meet the above requirements and qualifications and are interested in an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that embraces mutual respect and support then we would like to hear from you. Kindly forward your application accompanied by a detailed resume, email address, day time telephone contact, name and address of three referees. The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday 23rd January, 2015. The Head, Human Capital Kenya Institute of Management P.O Box 43706 – 00100 Nairobi OR [email protected] KIM is an equal opportunity employer Promoting excellence and integrity in management practices since 1954.
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