Zetech University is the premier
university for the education of Technology, Science and Business programmes,
offering an exceptional learning experience to thousands of youth from Kenya
and beyond.
We are seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of a Chief Librarian
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the University Registrar
- Academic Affairs, the position holder will, among other duties, be responsible
for:
- Providing leadership to the library section of
the university in terms of general administration and operations
- Development and implementation of library
policies
- Charging and discharging library information
resources to users for various information needs
- Sourcing for library information materials
- Providing guidance on linkages and
accreditation with relevant library bodies
- Advice and guide on new library technology
- Provision of quick reference and information
services to users for effective use of library materials
- Organization of library stock to facilitate
identification and retrieval of information resources.
- Processing and preparing reports of library
overdue fines to ensure that the library overdue policy is enforced and
up-to-date records are maintained
- Verifying bibliographic details of library
materials to ensure that the correct items are ordered.
- Provision of library user education through
orientation for new users to ensure effective use of library resources and
to promote user information literacy
- Cataloguing and classification of all library
materials to ensure proper organization and retrieval of information
- Verification and physical processing of
acquired information resources to ensure the correct orders are supplied.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Masters degree in Library and Information
studies from a recognized university
- At least 3 years’ recent relevant professional
experience preferably in a tertiary institution or higher educational
environment
- Knowledge of KOHA, library accreditation
requirements, and online subscription and usage
- Must be computer literate
- Must be familiar with KLISC
- Ability to work under minimum supervision
- Good customer service skills
- Problem solving and leadership skills
Sales & Marketing Executive - Corporate
Training Services
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Business Development
Manager, the position holder will, among other duties, be responsible for:
- Proactively prospecting and identifying
training needs and qualifying sales opportunities;
- Preparing business proposals,
pre-qualifications, expressions of interests and other bidding documents;
- Conducting sales pitches on university
trainings and attend client sales meetings accordingly;
- Identifying marketing opportunities by
researching on customer requirements and needs and strategizing
appropriately in order to meet them;
- Work hand-in-hand with the business
development team in achieving sales and marketing operational objectives
by engaging clients appropriately, identifying, managing and sustaining
rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits, exploring specific
needs, and anticipating new opportunities;
- Preparing and completing sales and marketing
action plans to meet assigned financial objectives;
- Marketing the university corporate programmes,
e-marketing included;
- Working in partnership with academics to
develop content and training structures;
- Providing training coordination support
including preparation of training material, booking venues, set-up of
training rooms and all other training logistics;
- Liaising with the client company to ensure
expected standards and preferences of the training programmes are agreed
upon and met;
- Overseeing the conduct of the trainings and
gathering feedback from the clients.
- Providing relevant sales information by
collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends within the training
industry.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Marketing
or a related field from a recognized institution;
- A minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in sales
preferably in corporate training industry;
- Understanding of the training industry will be
a critical added advantage
- A good command and understanding of
e-marketing tools for professional and corporate purposes.
- Excellent command and articulation of the
English language;
- Quick thinker with a high level of
proactivity;
- Integrity, a diplomatic outlook and
professional discretion are essential.
How to Apply
Interested applicants to send their applications including an updated CV, indicating current and expected salary and names of three referees, their email addresses and telephone numbers to the undersigned, not later than 18th December 2014:
The Human Resource Manager,
via Email address:
vacancies@zetech.ac.ke
Website: www.zetech.ac.ke
Zetech University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.