Oshwal Academy is a private school
owned and managed by the Oshwal Education & Relief Board offering IGCSE and
GCE level of education through the British curriculum.
The personnel for the following seven
positions will be based in Nairobi.
Chemistry Teacher – A-Level
Requirement:
Chemistry Teacher – A-Level
Requirement:
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A graduate with Bachelor of Education
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Teaching experience in IGCSE and IB
curriculum / A levels in Chemistry
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Must be computer literature
·
Ability to offer extra -curricular
activities will be an added advantage.
·
Minimum of three years’ experience
·
Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision
Fleet and Facilities
Manager
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the School Business Manager and will be responsible for transport, property and maintenance management
Key Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the School Business Manager and will be responsible for transport, property and maintenance management
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintenance and control of the
Academy fleet and related equipment
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Inventory control.
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Safety practices and compliance.
·
Optimization of resources
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Maintenance of Academy property.
Requirements:
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Diploma in Automobile Engineering or
Property Management
·
Proficiency at handling Microsoft
Office packages.
·
Minimum 3 years’ experience as a
fleet manager/Property Management or in a similar environment.
·
Good leadership skills, ability to
work in a team, delegate & supervise.
·
Ability to work extra hours
Accountant
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the School Business Manager and will be responsible for the day to day management and supervision of the financial and accounting aspect of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the School Business Manager and will be responsible for the day to day management and supervision of the financial and accounting aspect of the school.
Key Responsibilities:
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Responsible for accounts payable,
preparation of supplier reconciliations, as required.
·
Issuing receipts for and responding
to queries in respect of payments received
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Dealing with daily petty cash
transactions and collection of all monies in the school
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Responsible for banking and bank
reconciliation
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Credit control and Debt collection
·
Other general clerical / accounting/
administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements:
·
A Degree in Finance/Accounting Option
and Accounting qualification ACCA or CPA or equivalent those at final stage.
·
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in
the same position.
·
Excellent organization and IT skills
and knowledge of Sage and QuickBooks
·
Ability to effectively prioritize
tasks ,work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
·
Ability to evaluate situations and
make decisions with excellent attention to detail
·
Able to read and write in Gujarati
would be an added advantage
Administrator
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the School Business Manager and will be responsible for Administration operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the School Business Manager and will be responsible for Administration operations.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Administration operations of the
Academy
·
Organizing school functions and
events
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Supervision of Administration and
Support staff
·
Ensure compliance of Health and
Safety practices
·
Date input and Record Keeping
Requirements:
·
A Degree in Business Management or
equivalent qualifications
·
Minimum 3 years’ in clerical/office
management
·
Excellent communication,
interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
·
Knowledge of Accounting will be an
added advantage
·
ICT skills are a must
·
Good leadership skills, ability to
work in a team, delegate & supervise.
·
Able to read and write in Gujarati
would be an added advantage
Assistant Human Resource Manager
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the Human Resource Manager and will be responsible for supporting HR operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the Human Resource Manager and will be responsible for supporting HR operations.
Key Responsibilities:
·
General Administration of the
department
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Employee records management
·
Ensure Compliance of Labour Laws and
Academy policies
·
Recruitment process
Requirement:
·
A Degree in Human Resource Management
or High diploma
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Minimum 3 years’ experience
·
Membership of relevant professional
body i.e. IHRM and KIM
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Excellent communication,
interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
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Proficient in ICT skills.
·
Possess a high sense of integrity and
confidentiality
·
Pleasant personality, self-driven and
able to work under minimum supervision
Management Information System
Implementation Manager
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the Director of Education and will be responsible to lead the introduction of a new Management Information System (MIS) across their Academies in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the Director of Education and will be responsible to lead the introduction of a new Management Information System (MIS) across their Academies in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead introduction of new MIS system.
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Developing and managing project plan,
tasks, timelines, milestones and deadlines
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Produce the project initiation
document
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Responsible for change control and
any required configuration management
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To agree technical and quality
strategy with appropriate members of the project board
Requirement:
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A Degree in Project Management /
Change Management or equivalent
·
Minimum 3 years’ experience of
implementing an MIS/ERP system will be added advantage
·
Should have a background in Project
and Change Management
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Knowledge of school business
processes will be also beneficial
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Excellent communication,
interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
·
Pleasant personality, self-driven and
able to work under minimum supervision
Public Relations, Marketing and
Communications Manager
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the Director of Education and will serve as the primary spokesperson for the Oshwal Academies through all appropriate channels, including community outreach, broadcast media, the internet, and social networks such as the use of Twitter, Facebook, Podcasts, and other next generation communication channels.
Key Responsibilities:
Job Purpose: The successful candidate will report to the Director of Education and will serve as the primary spokesperson for the Oshwal Academies through all appropriate channels, including community outreach, broadcast media, the internet, and social networks such as the use of Twitter, Facebook, Podcasts, and other next generation communication channels.
Key Responsibilities:
·
Pleasant personality, self-driven and
able to work under minimum supervision
·
To lead as the primary spokesperson
for the Academies through all appropriate channels.
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Responsible for the development and
implementation of a comprehensive and dynamic communication strategy for the
Academy group.
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Work with the appointed consultants
to review, develop and protect brand cohesion.
·
Develop and equip the Academies to
mobilize their alumni as mentors to students, advisers and fundraisers for the
Academies
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Maintain frequent and consistent
communication with parents, faculty, and alumni.
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Serve as the creative architect for
all internal and external Academy marketing and communication initiatives.
Requirements:
·
A Degree or equivalent in Public
Relations/Marketing/Communications
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Excellent communication,
interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
·
Possess a high sense of integrity and
confidentiality
·
Pleasant personality, self-driven and
able to work under minimum supervision
·
Minimum 3 years’ experience as PR
professional
·
Knowledge of school business process
will be added advantage
How to Apply
If you meet our essential criteria and are looking for a role in a dynamic team where you can make a real difference, please submit your CV and application (which should consist of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining why you would like to join us and why we should consider your application) to HR Manager. hrmanager@oerb.org
The application closing date is 31st December 2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you meet our essential criteria and are looking for a role in a dynamic team where you can make a real difference, please submit your CV and application (which should consist of no more than 2 sides of A4 explaining why you would like to join us and why we should consider your application) to HR Manager. hrmanager@oerb.org
The application closing date is 31st December 2014
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.