Zetech University Jobs in Kenya

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.

Our Mission is to provide holistic education and foster a culture of integrity, hard work, research innovation and creativity towards problem solving and lifelong skills.

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.