Overall Purpose
This role works with the Business Systems Manager and is responsible for managing the technical and functional operations, maintenance and support of NSEs internal and external business systems through installing, configuring, operating and provisioning business applications in line with business requirements.
The role also supports service delivery function with regard to incident resolution and change management services.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in the examination of user requirements and determination or development of appropriate solutions to meet those requirements.
Operate and provision of the Company’s business application systems with a view to ensure optimal availability and security in line with information security targets.
Develop and maintain system administration documentation, test procedures and outcomes and knowledge base articles to a level that enables system and client service continuity;
Review, test and deploy system changes in line with change management policy.
Ensure optimal systems availability in line with set targets and through systems trouble shooting and continuous monitoring.
Ensure system and database configurations and operational procedures for associated services are comprehensively and accurately documented.
Execute systems start up, monitoring, shut down and backups.
Responding to queries, Investigating root cause, resolving system incidents as well as deploying corrective and preventive measures; preparing incident reports.
Administration of relevant system databases.
Carry out user training.
Carry any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum qualifications and desired skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information technology or equivalent qualifications.
Minimum two (2) years’ experience.
Professional training that enhances knowledge in information security such as a CISA certification or a professional diploma on relevant areas.
Knowledge of UNIX and Windows operating systems.
Knowledge of information security practices and controls.
Experience in relational database management systems.(Exposure to Oracle & MS-SQL will be an added advantage)
Key Competencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged information and to ensure absolute discretion and sensitivity to confidential matters.
Hands on experience in of Relational Database Management Systems administration.
Hands on experience in systems analysis, design, programming, installation and customisation of computer systems.
Ability to identify user needs, information data sources and types including application requirements
Working Knowledge of programming & scripting.
Knowledge of data and computer security systems
Ability to resolve basic hardware/software installation, make adjustments to equipment and retrieve information from databases.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop, implement and deliver an effective training programme.
Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of ICT developments through continuous professional development.
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Company Founded: Founded in 1954
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Sales Manager – General Trade
Job description
Experienced Sales Professional to Manage the General Trade Channel in terms of Distribution, Coverage, Visibility, Volume and Sales targets
The Broad areas include:
Establishing sales objectives and creating sales plans for various territories in support of national objectives.
Develop and track monthly sales budgets and targets per brand, per SKU, per Rep, Per region
Relationship management across levels: TSIs, key customers; identifying new customer opportunities
Identifying new opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes by surveying consumer needs and trends and tracking competitor activity.
Conduct regular market visits to check route coverage, competitor activity and continuously search for new opportunities to increase sales in the GT
Provide distributors and customers in the GT with information about new or improved products and services to improve sales in the GT
Develop and maintain an efficient distribution network to ensure the comprehensive availability of company’s products and services across the GT
Co-ordinate and follow up with the storehouse supervisor to ensure that adequate inventory stock of product is maintained for the GT
Liaise with the Marketing team to ensure that adequate marketing support by way of merchandising and promotions is available in the GT to provide brand visibility and promote sales in the GT -
Management Internship Programme (MIP)
WHAT IS MIP
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.
OBJECTIVES OF THE MIP
To create a nursery for the hatching and development of the future managers and business leaders;
To assist interns acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and experience that can assist them to enter and fit into the job market;
The intern will be located at the KIM – Membership Department at the Head Office, Nairobi
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
A degree in Business related field or Social Sciences;
Exposure in administrative work;
Proficiency in the use of ICT.
Possess a high sense of integrity and confidentiality
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Brand Manager
Job description
Seasoned Marketing Professional who will own the process of developing, implementing and executing brand strategies and activities in line with company objectives .
The Key deliverables for the role are as follows:
Develop brand building activities through utilizing consumer understanding and harnessing their instinctive ability.
Effective project management
Utilization of A&P budgeting, ROI metrics for strategies, pricing and P&L to deliver brand brand growth
Establishing and Mantaining good levels of consumer understanding to identify issues and opportunities for the brands,
Creative develpment of consumer and customer driven strategies
Identification of new opportunities to trigger growth
Management of stakeholder relationships (Agencies & marketing suppliers), ensuring optimization of SLAs
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Laboratory Technician Cook Plant Operator Blacksmith Artisan Auto Electrician Spray Painter Motor Vehicle Mechanic Housekeeping Assistant
Basic Salary: Kshs 16,692 -Kshs 21, 304Job Group ‘G’
Applications are invited from qualified persons for the following positions shown below.
Qualifications for the Laboratory Technician Job
Certificate in any of the following fields, Laboratory Science, Laboratory Technology
OR
Certificate in Occupational/Proficiency Test Certificate Grade III/II/I in Civil Engineering for Geological Laboratories from a recognized institution.
Role
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a more senior and experienced officer.
Laboratory Technician Job Duties and Responsibilities
Preparing geological and construction samples;
Drying, crushing and preserving samples for testing and cleaning of work area and equipment
Assisting in field and sampling investigation
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Test Development Manager
Description
Reporting to the Head of Examination, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of skilled examiners, test content developers, moderators, proofreaders, and data entry personnel who are instrumental in driving our continued semester examinations.
S/He will oversee a wide variety of test development activities, managing examiners, prioritizing and managing the extensive test development exercise, managing multiple exam exercises simultaneously, successfully collaborating with various internal and external examiners, meeting deadlines and delivering results in accordance with standards, policies and procedures.
Test Development Manager Job Key Responsibilities
Oversee the setting of examination papers while ensuring adherence to Bloom’s Taxonomy at all levels.
Ensure that all examinations are moderated and proof read before they are logged into the database.
Plan and facilitate the training of all examiners to ensure they understand competency based assessment.
Ensure that all Competency Based Education and Training (CBET) test items adhere to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) set criteria.
Prepare, update and review the procedures and processes for exam setting and moderation regularly as per ISO 9000 standards.
Analyze performance per level based on the test items most attempted and/or least attempted and the reasons thereof.
Take note of all changes in the curriculum and ensure that they are implemented in the test items.
Ensure 75% exam setting participation of the Kenya Institute of Management branch networks every semester.
Ensure that all test items are uniquely coded per semester.
Conduct branch visits quarterly to ensure adherence to KIM examination rules and regulations and the examination integrity is upheld.
Ensure that test item/exam development is conducted in accordance with the Institute’s standard by making sure that the test items are proofread, moderated and corrected to avoid any grammatical errors.
Coordinate and successfully conduct test item/exam selection to ensure that the selected test items are not repeated in the same test and have not been tested in the near past.
Ensure that the test item/exam quality is maintained as per the Institute standards.
Qualifications for the Test Development Manager Job
A Bachelor’s degree in Education.
A Master’s degree in Test & Measurement is an added advantage.Professional qualification as a CPA (K).
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Test Development.
Proficient in ICT use.
Excellent planning and organization skills.
Ability to work under extreme pressure with little or no supervision.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal, written and critical thinking skills.
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Branch Manager
Purpose of the Job
Reporting to the Head of KIM School of Management (KIMSOM), the Branch Manager’s duties and responsibilities will involve overseeing the overall running and operations of the Branch, market the Institutes’ products and services, provide all the Institute services to the members and clients and supervise staff and faculty at the branch.
Branch Manager Job Responsibilities
Smoothly drive the Strategic Plans and budget of the Branch to achieve the set targets.
Recruit students for the Institute’s School of Management courses.
Recruit professional members for the Institute.
Promote and popularize all the Institute’s products within the Branch region.
Represent the Management at the Branch level and implement Management decisions and Institute’s policies at the Branch.
Prepare monthly reports covering all the activities of the Branch progress achieved and challenges being encountered.
Assist in recruitment of lecturers for the Branch and supervise the teaching.
Handle all enquiries on the Institute services and communicate customer needs to the relevant authorities.
Be in charge of all resources of the Branch including finance and staff.
Qualifications for the Branch Manager Job
A Master’s degree in Business Management or related field.
Full professional qualification in management related course e.g. CPA, CPS, ACCA, HND.
At least Five (5) years’ experience in a similar position and related working environment.
Highly proficient in computer applications.
Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
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.
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Government Chemist Deputy Director Probation & Aftercare Director Director School of Adventure & Leadership Assistant Director Programmes & Strategic Initiatives Assistant Director Human Resource Planning & Development Engineering Secretary Chief Engineer Agriculture Secretary Director of Agriculture Lecturer Principal Kenya School of Agriculture Deputy Director of Leather
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.120,270 – Ksh.180,660 p.m. – Job Group ‘S’
Responsibilities for the Government Chemist Job
An officer at this level will be the head of the Government Chemist Department and will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for management and administration of the function.
Formulating, implementing and reviewing policies and programmes relating to
Quantitative analytical services and water quality and pollution control services;
Provision of quantitative and qualitative analytical laboratory services and water
Quality and pollution control services;
Overseeing the implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC);
Monitoring and evaluating quantitative and qualitative analytical and forensic laboratory services;
Securing and managing financial support for development plans;
Instituting operational accountability and transparency; and
Managing the financial, human and other resources of the institution
Qualifications for the Government Chemist Job
Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Deputy Government Chemist, Job Group ‘Q’ and above;
A Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following disciplines: Chemistry, Food Science and Technology, Forensic Science, Biochemistry or Environmental Science or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; attended a strategic leadership course from a recognized institution; and
Demonstrated professional competence and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals and policies and the ability to relate them to the government chemist in the provisions of quantitative and qualitative analytical laboratory services and water quality and pollution control services.
NOTE: possession of a Master’s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya will be considered as added advantage.
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Business Development Officers
Purpose of the job
Reporting to the Head of Training & Consultancy, the Business Development Officers will be responsible for the development and implementation of sales strategies for the division to attract new clients and maintain the existing ones.
The successful candidates will play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing, negotiating and meeting client’s needs, generating leads and qualifying prospects in the areas of open trainings, in-house trainings at client’s premises and general consultancies.
Business Development Officers Job Key Responsibilities
Market and sell open training, consultancies and in house trainings for the Training & Consultancy department.
Collect payment from client and attain a debt free client list.
Initiate client/prospect meetings for new sales opportunities
Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
Enhance relationship management for new and existing business to maintain and grow the customer base.
Understand the customers’ needs, making presentations to promote new trainings and consultancy assignments and special deals.
Carry out market intelligence and giving constant feedback to the business on trends in the market.
Qualifications for the Business Development Officers Job
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or business related field.
Professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
At least 3 years of working experience.
Experience in Fund raising and partnership management
Work experience in marketing, especially B2B service marketing
Essential competencies
Proven sales experience.
Track record of meeting targets.
Familiarity with different sales techniques.
Industry knowledge
Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Self – motivated and driven.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Ability to build and maintain client relationship.
Strategic insight
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Library Assistant
Reporting to the Branch Officer, 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. S/he will also be responsible for security of all library information and materials at all times.
Library Assistant Job Responsibilities
Provide reference and circulation services for both print and e-resource library materials.
Classify and catalogue newly acquired information materials and organize library materials for ease of access.
Regularly update library holding database.
Conduct orientation and user education services to new users and literature studies for all users.
Carry out stock taking exercise quarterly and impromptu checks to always maintain accurate inventory and statistics of all library items.
Implement security policy on all information materials.
Lend and collect books, periodicals and other materials at circulation desks.
Inspect all returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
Qualifications for the Library Assistant
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
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