The
Commission for University Education (CUE) is a State Corporation established by
an Act of Parliament (The Universities Act, No.42 of 2012) to promote and
oversee the development of quality and relevant university education through
accreditation, regular inspections, monitoring and evaluations; collection,
dissemination and maintenance of data and promotion of quality research and
innovations.
1.
Senior Assistant
Commission Secretary
Administration
and Human Resource Management
(CUE 12)
1 Post
Duties and
Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Deputy Commission Secretary (Administration and Finance) the officer at
this level will coordinate the Administration and Human Resource Management
activities in the Commission.
Duties and
responsibilities will include:
- Facilitate formulation, implement and review of human resource management and administration policies, procedures and strategies;
- Manage staff development and performance management systems;
- Provide leadership and coordinate strategic planning in the department;
- Implement administrative guidelines on labour laws, constitutional requirements and any other statutes issued by government from time to time;
- Provide prudent management of physical resources of the commission;
- Coordinate the provision of security services at the commissions.
Requirements for
Appointment
- Masters degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/Development, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education or any other related field from a university recognized by the Commission;
- Have served in the grade of assistant commission secretary or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period three (3) years;
- Have a thorough knowledge of labour laws and public service policies;
- Proficiency in computer applications;
- Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence and achievement of performance targets and results as reflected in the performance appraisal;
- Demonstrated adherence to ethical practices and cooperate values;
- Thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and ability to align them to the commission’s mandate.
2. Assistant
Commission Secretary
Supply
Chain Management
(CUE11)
1 Post
Duties and
Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Deputy Commission Secretary (Administration and Finance) the officer at
this level will coordinate the Supply Chain Management activities in the
Commission.
Duties and
responsibilities will include:
- Implement, monitor and review supply chain management provisions, guidelines and procedures;
- Provide leadership and coordinate strategic planning in the department;
- Coordinate the development of supply chain management strategic plan;
- Develop integration of ICT into the supply chain management operations;
- Devise and coordinate implementation of effective risk management strategies in the unit;
- Align and consolidate annual procurement plans with approved annual budgets.
Requirements for
Appointment
For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
- Masters degree in Business Administration (Supplies Management Option), Economics, Commerce, Marketing or their equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- A Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Proficiency certificates in computer applications from a recognized institution;
- Served in the grade of Chief Supply Chain Management Officer or in a comparable position in the public or private sector for a minimum period of three (3) years;
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
- Active membership in a relevant professional body (KISM) or (CIPS).
- The Commission for University Education offers competitive salary and benefits.
If
you meet the above criteria and you are interested in working with the
Commission to promote quality university education, send your application with
detailed curriculum vitae, references and day time telephone on or before 5th
August 2013 to:
Commission
Secretary/Chief Executive
Commission
for University Education
Redhill
Road, off Limuru Road, Gigiri
P.O.
Box 54999-00200
Nairobi,
Kenya,
You
can also visit our website www.cue.or.ke
The
Commission for University Education is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified
women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.