Recruitment at Riara Group Kenya

Riara University is the latest innovation in Higher Education in Kenya, we employ a diversity of people to support our world-renowned reputation and facilities for teaching and research.

Due to phenomenal growth and increase in our course offering, we wish to announce a vacancy for the position of Studio Technician.

General Description: 
 
The incumbent will be responsible for:
  • Setting up, testing and operating equipment to suit the acoustics of a location.
  • Servicing, maintaining and repairing electronic equipment including cables, microphones, amps and sound equipment.
  • Maintaining studio inventory
  • Assisting in supervision of students’ practical sessions
  • Selecting, placing and adjusting microphones.
  • Recording and balancing speech for radio/ audio plays or discussions.
  • Monitoring the sound quality, levels and tone for broadcasts
  • Recording film soundtracks.
Academic / Professional Qualification
  • First degree within an appropriate discipline such as film and TV production, performing arts, audio and recording technology, sound engineering, and music technology
  • Certificate or Diploma in sound and music technology or media production is an added advantage
  • At least 3 years relevant experience
  • Proven interest in digital media, flexible, creative and able to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment and meet deadlines.

Human Resources Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage interview logistics (venues, materials, assessments etc) ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
  • Prepare summaries for interview candidates, interview reports, and ensure proper filing of all interview related documents.
  • Perform induction and introduction of new staff.
  • Maintains all the personnel records and is responsible for all the departmental filing.
  • Manage the biometric attendance system and prepare accurate monthly reports.
  • Maintain and update staff records in the personal files and ensure any change in employee status is reflected accordingly.
  • Ensures that members are continuously updated on any changes affecting the medical scheme.
  • Assist in management of annual leave, ensuring proper documentation and processing.
  • Assist in performance evaluation process by dispatching appraisal forms and doing follow-up with the departmental heads to ensure that the appraisal schedule is on course and that appraisal forms are submitted to the HR department on time.
  • Works closely with the Human Resources Manager and Departmental Heads to ensure that development needs of staff are addressed appropriately through appropriate training programmes.
  • Provide logistic support in staff training.
  • Prepare accurate monthly reports on key functions performed as per the Job description.
  • Taking minutes of departmental meetings and circulates the same accordingly.
Qualifications Knowledge and Experience:
  • A degree in HR Management
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in HR in a high performing commercial enterprise.
  • Must be proficient  in Ms Office Suite of Packages
  • Must have accuracy and keen attention to detail
  • Proactive and self-motivated
  • A team player with the ability to establish understanding and rapport with colleagues across the entire organisation.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Application Procedure:
 

Qualified candidates to send a copy of their CV including current and expected remuneration and contact details of 3 referees to hr@riaraschools.ac.ke by close of business on 29 October 2014.