KASNEB is a state corporation in the
National Treasury operating under the Accountants Act, No. 15 of 2008 and the
Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya Act, Cap 534 of 1988.
The mandate of KASNEB is to develop
syllabuses, conduct professional and technician examinations; certify
candidates in finance, accountancy, governance, management, information
communication technology and related disciplines; promote its qualifications
nationally and globally and accredit relevant training institutions.
In keeping with current strategic
needs, KASNEB wishes to fill the following vacancy:
Clerk of Works
Job Level 7
1 Position
Ref: HRA/CLW/I/XIV-2014
Reporting to the Project Manager, the
Clerk of Works will be responsible for:
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Proper scoping of works and timely
delivery of the project.
·
Ensuring that construction work is
carried out in accordance with legislation, specification, contract
documentation and industry best practice.
·
Ensuring that high standards of
quality control are maintained through monitoring the construction, contract
progress, procedures, workmanship, schedules and the overall job safety as well
as effective coordination between the contractor and the consultants.
·
Acting as a liaison person between
KASNEB and the Project team.
·
Liaising with the Project Engineer
and/or Consultants on the general supervision and matters related to the
project.
·
Monitoring the on-going works to
ensure quality control (materials and workmanship) and effective use of
resources.
·
Carrying out day to day supervision
of the works under the authority of the Architect.
·
Ensuring that construction work
schedules are maintained and compiling weekly site reports.
·
Keeping custodian of the site book
and other project records.
·
Maintaining the day to day site
diaries showing all records and making arrangements with the contractors for
material tests at various stages of the construction progress.
The Clerk of Works will be expected
to:
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Be familiar with the projects’
information inclusive of drawings, estimates, bills of quantities, written
instructions, as well as the principles of the designs, specifications, details
and construction systems and using them as a reference when inspecting the
work.
·
Comply with standards,
specifications, time schedules and safety requirements.
·
Take measurements and samples on site
to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and
quality standards.
·
Ensure that the works are within the
legal requirements.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the
following academic and professional qualifications and experience:
·
A Higher National Diploma (HND) or
Bachelors degree in Building Construction Management or related discipline from
a recognized Institution.
·
Relevant experience of at least 5
years in a reputable construction site of a multi-storey development.
·
Must be familiar with Health and
Safety rules and regulations.
·
Membership to a relevant Institute
will be an added advantage.
Key Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity, initiative and professionalism.
·
Be a team player with a pleasant
outgoing personality and customer focus.
·
Possess excellent analytical,
interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be proactive, confident, self-driven
and able to meet deadlines.
1. Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy
Analysis
Job Level 5
1 Position
Ref: HRMA/PS/AMPPA/XII-2014
Reporting to the Manager, Planning
and Strategy, the Assistant Manager, Planning and Policy Analysis will be
responsible for:
·
Analysing statistical information,
surveys and other data.
·
Analysing business intelligence
information.
·
Analysing research findings of
reports of surveys.
·
Monitoring policy developments.
·
Co-ordinating policy and research
projects.
·
Providing support data to inform
strategic planning and performance management.
·
Providing quantitative data analysis
for use in decision making.
·
Preparing proposals for research.
·
Assisting in preliminary data
collection as may be required from time to time.
·
Assisting in monitoring the
implementation of ISO 9001:2008 quality management system.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the
following academic and professional qualifications and experience:
·
A bachelors degree in management,
administration, economics or related discipline from a recognised university.
·
A masters degree will be an added
advantage.
·
A minimum of three (3) years relevant
work experience.
·
Training and knowledge in ISO quality
management system processes.
·
Possession of advanced computer
skills.
Key Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity and professionalism.
·
Be a team player with a pleasant
outgoing personality and customer focus.
·
Possess excellent analytical,
interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Possess excellent research and
analytical skills.
2. Marketing Officer
Job Level 7
1 Position
Ref: HRA/MCA/MO/XIII/11-2014]
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing
and Publications the Marketing Officer will be responsible for the following
activities at a branch office:
·
Implementing the branch marketing
plan.
·
Carrying out surveys and market needs
analysis for the branch.
·
Preparing the branch marketing
budget.
·
Assisting in preparation and
implementation of the county strategy.
·
Preparing and implementing branch
marketing programmes.
·
Preparing briefs for branch marketing
activities.
·
Compiling market intelligence reports
for the branch.
·
Coordinating the distribution of
promotional materials in the branch.
·
Preparing and submitting progress
reports.
·
Liaising with stakeholders/strategic
partners in the promotion of the activities of KASNEB.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will possess the
following academic and professional qualifications and experience:
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing,
Communication, Public Relations or related discipline from a university
accredited by the Commission for University Education.
·
Professional qualifications in
Marketing or Public Relations from a recognised professional body will be a
distinct advantage.
·
Membership of a recognised Marketing
or Public Relations professional body.
·
Advanced computer skills.
·
Minimum three (3) years relevant
experience.
Key Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should:
·
Be honest, trustworthy and possess a
high degree of personal integrity, initiative and professionalism.
·
Be a team player with a pleasant
outgoing personality and customer focus.
·
Possess excellent analytical,
interpersonal, communication, presentation and reporting skills.
·
Be proactive, confident, self-driven
and able to meet deadlines.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified candidates
should send their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of
transcripts, academic and professional certificates, national identity card,
testimonials, current and expected salary and names and addresses of three
referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Wednesday, 10 December
2014.
Those who had applied in response to the advertisements in 2013 need not re-apply.
The envelope should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and indicate the “REFERENCE NUMBER” of the position applied for and be addressed to:
The Secretary and Chief Executive
KASNEB
KASNEB Towers
Hospital Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 41362-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
KASNEB is an equal opportunity employer.
“Qualified women, minorities and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply”.
