The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) is an institution under the Ministry of
Education that offers In-Service Education and Training (INSET) for Mathematics
and Science Teachers in Kenya.
The Centre also serves as a Regional INSET Centre for Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SMASE WECSA) for 34 African countries. CEMASTEA is looking for professionals of high integrity, dependable, self-driven, customer focused, team players and able to meet strict deadlines to fill the following positions;
Advert No. 1The Centre also serves as a Regional INSET Centre for Strengthening of Mathematics and Science Education in Western, Eastern, Central and Southern Africa (SMASE WECSA) for 34 African countries. CEMASTEA is looking for professionals of high integrity, dependable, self-driven, customer focused, team players and able to meet strict deadlines to fill the following positions;
Cook
Job Group F
1 Post
The Cook will;
- Observe
Health and Safety Standards in work areas;
- Prepare,
Produce, hold and serve food;
- Ensure
proper use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
Minimum Requirements
- Certificate
in Food and Beverage Production or Institutional Management or any other
equivalent qualification;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus);
- Previously
served as Cook in a comparable position for at least (3) years; and
- A
Certificate of good health.
Advert No. 2A
Supply Chain Assistant I (Storekeeper)
Job Group J
1 Post
The Supply Chain Assistant I, will be responsible for;
Supply Chain Assistant I (Storekeeper)
Job Group J
1 Post
The Supply Chain Assistant I, will be responsible for;
- Coordinating
the purchase of supplies for the department with vendors;
- Maintain
a filing system in accordance with internal procedures;
- Maintain
office supply inventories and order supplies as necessary;
- Receive
approved requisitions and prepare and dispatch LPO’s as needed for goods
and services;
- Maintaining
registers of Receipt and issued stores from the central store;
- Carrying
out stocktaking of stores; Issuing and rationing of stores;
- Identifying
of unserviceable stores/ or other stores for disposal.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma
in Supplies Management or its equivalent qualification;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C-(minus) with a minimum of
C- in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili or its equivalent;
- At
least 3 years Procuring experience;
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
Advert No. 2B
Supply Chain Assistant II (Storekeeper)
Job Group G
1 Post
The Supply chain assistant II will be responsible for:
Supply Chain Assistant II (Storekeeper)
Job Group G
1 Post
The Supply chain assistant II will be responsible for:
- Receipt
and issuance of stores;
- Maintaining
records of all stores received and issued;
- Ensuring
proper storage of items;
- Issue
items to various sections in accordance to the order list provided.
Minimum Requirements
- a
Certificate in Supplies Management or its equivalent from a recognised
institution;
- A
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean Grade C- (Minus) with at
least grade C (Plain) in English and Mathematics or its equivalent;
- Proficiency
in computer applications.
Advert No. 3
Finance Officer
Job Group M
1 Post
The Finance Officer will be responsible for
Finance Officer
Job Group M
1 Post
The Finance Officer will be responsible for
- Managing
finances;
- Ensuring
adherence to appropriate accounting system;
- Coordinating
preparation of annual budgets;
- Interpreting
financial/accounting policies procedures, standards, rules and
regulations;
- Ensuring
timely preparation of financial statements and accounts;
- Dealing
with audit queries;
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce with Finance Option.
- CPA
II and above/ACCA Final;
- Served
as a Finance Officer I or similar position in a Public/Private institution
for at least three (3) years.
- Should
be proficient in computer use application.
Advert No. 4
Internal Auditor
Job Group L
1 Post
The Internal Auditor will;
Internal Auditor
Job Group L
1 Post
The Internal Auditor will;
- Ensure
that all financial transactions are in compliance with established
policies and practices;
- Ensure
that internal control systems are adequate;
- Ensure
that assets are efficiently utilized and safeguarded;
- Audit
the Centre’s books of accounts;
- Audit
all payments vouchers for all financial obligations before funds are
released for payment; and
- Prepare
annual reports for all audited accounts.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor
of Commerce degree (Accounting/Finance option)
- CPA
I and above;
- Should
have served as an Auditor in a comparable and relevant position in a
Public/ Private Institution for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Should
be proficient in computer use and its applications.
Advert No. 5
Accounts Assistant
Job Group H
1 Post
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for;
Accounts Assistant
Job Group H
1 Post
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for;
- Collection
of funds from the Centre’s income generating activities;
- Maintenance
of cash ledgers and general accounts reconciliations;
- Preparation
of payment vouchers and making authorized payments;
- Maintenance
of an efficient filing system of payment vouchers, receipts and invoices.
Minimum Requirements
- CPA
( II) and above or an equivalent qualification from a recognized
institution;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent;
- At
least two (2) years’ experience in a similar organisation;
- Should
be proficient in computerized accounting.
Advert No. 6
Housekeeper/ Cateress
Job Group J
1 Post
The Housekeeper/Cateress will be responsible for:
Housekeeper/ Cateress
Job Group J
1 Post
The Housekeeper/Cateress will be responsible for:
- Ensuring
cleanliness and sanitation of catering and hostel facilities;
- Management
of Catering and Laundry Services;
- Maintenance
of furnishing linen, furniture, beddings;
- Looking
into the general welfare of guests, staff and/or patrons;
- Inducting
the stewards and Linen Assistants;
- Controlling
stock and inventory of the Kitchen store;
- Checking
in and out of the guests.
Minimum Requirements
- Higher
National Diploma in Food and Beverage and Institutional Management or its
equivalent;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C (Plain) or its equivalent
- Prior
experience as Housekeeper/Cateress in a comparable and relevant position
for at least three (3) years in a Public/Private Institution;
- A
certificate of good health;
- Good
organization and Public Relations skills.
Advert No. 7
Librarian
Job Group J
1 Post
The Librarian will be responsible for;
Librarian
Job Group J
1 Post
The Librarian will be responsible for;
- Identification
and acquisition of library materials;
- Safeguarding
of Library inventory;
- Preparation
and organization of library resources;
- Bibliographic
searching and retrieval;
- Maintenance
of serial records and updating of database;
- Shelving
and filing of materials.
Minimum Requirements
- Higher
National Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science or equivalent
qualification;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade C (Plain) or its
equivalent qualification with at least a C (plain) in either Mathematics,
English or Kiswahili;
- Proficiency
in computer applications;
- At
least two (2) years’ experience performing similar duties.
Advert No. 8
Personal Secretary
Job Group J
1 Post
The Personal Secretary will:
Personal Secretary
Job Group J
1 Post
The Personal Secretary will:
- Manage
the Director’s Office Protocol
- Maintain
the Director’s Diary
- Perform
office management and related duties;
- Perform
secretarial duties and
- Handle
inquiries at the front desk.
Minimum Requirements
- Passed
the following subjects offered by KNEC;(Short hand III (minimum 100wpm);
Typewriting III (50wpm); Business English III; Communication Skills II;
Commerce II; Office practice II; Secretarial Duties II and Office
Management III;)
- Have
served satisfactorily in an equivalent position for at least three years
in a Public/Private Institution;
- A
certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized institution;
- Communication
and interpersonal skills; Good command of the English language (both
written and spoken);
- Administrative
skills, Public relations and excellent interpersonal skills; and Pleasant
personality.
- KCSE
mean grade C- or its equivalent
Advert No. 9
Laundry Assistant
Job Group F
1 Post
The Laundry Assistant will;
Laundry Assistant
Job Group F
1 Post
The Laundry Assistant will;
- Ensure
Health and Safety policies are followed strictly in the laundry room;
- Manage
the laundry procedures and required flow of laundry to prevent a build up;
- Distribute
laundry to the appropriate rooms; ensure the correct marking of different
laundry.
Minimum Requirements
- Certificate
in Laundry management/Housekeeping;
- A
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Mean grade D( plain);
- Certificate
of Health;
- At
least two (2) year experience;
- Attentive
to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Good
planning and organization skills;
- Ability
to multi-task.
Advert No. 10
Waiter/Waitress
Job Group G
1 Post
The Waitress/ Waiter will;
Waiter/Waitress
Job Group G
1 Post
The Waitress/ Waiter will;
- Be
sensitive to customer needs;
- Cleaning
service equipments;
- Serving
of food and beverages;
- Cleaning
the dining hall, tables, cruets and ensuring proper handling of cutlery
and other equipment;
- Welcoming
and directing guests as appropriate.
Minimum Requirements
- Diploma
in Food and Beverage Service and Sales;
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C- (minus)
- Prior
experience of two (2) years in a busy work environment preferably hotel,
restaurant or an institution;
- Certificate
of good health.
Advert No. 11
Clerical Officer
Job Group G
1 Post
The Clerical Officer will carry out the following duties;
Clerical Officer
Job Group G
1 Post
The Clerical Officer will carry out the following duties;
- Sorting
out, filing and dispatching letters;
- Carrying
out miscellaneous services as directed;
- Collection
and delivery of mail in and out of the Centre;
- Compiling
data and drafting simple letters;
- Messengerial
duties as assigned and any other official duty that may be assigned from
time to time.
Minimum Requirements
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) Mean grade C (plain),
- At
least two (2) years’ experience in a similar position;
- Proficiency
in computer use and application;
- Professionalism
and of high integrity.
Advert No. 12
Driver
Job Group F
2 Posts
The Driver will;
Driver
Job Group F
2 Posts
The Driver will;
- Drive
a motor vehicle as authorized;
- Carry
out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake
systems, tyre pressure etc; detecting and reporting malfunctioning of
vehicle systems;
- Maintain
the work tickets for vehicles assigned;
- Ensure
safety of the vehicle on and off the road;
- Ensure
safety of the passengers and/of goods therein;
- Maintain
cleanliness of the vehicle;
- Messengerial
duties as may be assigned; and
- Any
other official duty that may be assigned from time to time;
- A
certificate in mechanics will be an added advantage.
Minimum Requirements
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain);
- Passed
Suitability Test for Driver grade III;
- A
valid Driving License free from any current endorsement for classes of
vehicles an officer is required to drive;
- Have
attended a first Aid certificate course lasting not less than one week at
St. Johns or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or any
other recognized institution;
- A
valid certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police; and
- At
least two (2) years driving experience.
- Female
drivers are encouraged to apply
Advert No. 13
Laboratory Technicians
Job Group H
3 Posts
The Laboratory Technicians duties will include;
Laboratory Technicians
Job Group H
3 Posts
The Laboratory Technicians duties will include;
- Preparing
of laboratory solutions and reagents;
- General
management of the laboratory;
- Maintaining
inventory of laboratory materials;
- Setting
up equipment/apparatus for experiments as instructed by academic staff;
- Maintaining
cleanliness in the laboratory premises.
Requirements
- A
Diploma in Laboratory Technician Course or above or
other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Have
served as Laboratory Technician III or equivalent position in a
Public/Private Institution for at least three (3) years;
Advert No. 14
Caretaker
Job Group J
1 Post
The Caretaker will:
Caretaker
Job Group J
1 Post
The Caretaker will:
- Coordinating
the maintenance of infrastructure and utilities;
- Coordinating
renovations of buildings and other physical infrastructure within the
institute;
- Update
and maintain records of all the institutes property;
- Planning,
organizing and coordinating of sound security system and procedures to
protect the Centre;
- Inspect
firefighting equipment and fire alarm systems to ensure that they are in
good condition;
- Advice
management on necessary security action and equipment required.
- Checking
maintenance of cleanliness in all buildings.
Requirements
- Holder
of a Diploma in Civil Engineering or Building Economics
or its equivalent;
- Basic
training in security matters;
- Three
(3) years’ experience in a similar position;
- Attendance
of a safety course from a recognized institution will be an added
advantage.
How to apply:
All qualified candidates including persons with disability should send their application and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and names of two referees plus certified copies of Academic Certificates in a sealed envelope with the Advert No. clearly marked on the envelope by close of business 24th November 2011 to:-
The Director
CEMASTEA
P.O. Box 24214-00502
Nairobi.All qualified candidates including persons with disability should send their application and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, a daytime phone contact, email address, and names of two referees plus certified copies of Academic Certificates in a sealed envelope with the Advert No. clearly marked on the envelope by close of business 24th November 2011 to:-
The Director
CEMASTEA
P.O. Box 24214-00502
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