The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) is
a state corporation established under The Engineers Act, 2011 (No. 43) with the
mandate to oversee the registration of engineers and engineering firms,
regulation of engineering professional services, setting of standards,
development and general practice of Engineering.
EBK will contribute to the
transformation of the engineering service which will be expected to function
effectively and innovatively in a results- oriented and accountable manner.
EBK is seeking to recruit a creative,
proactive, detail oriented and tenacious Kenyan citizen with the ability to
quickly adapt to a dynamic work environment to fill in the following position:-
Public Communications Officer
EBK Grade 5
EBK Grade 5
Reporting to the legal & public
communications manager, the public communications officer will be responsible
for :
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Help in the formulation of public
communications strategies.
·
Help in preparation of public
communiqué and press releases.
·
Day to day management of the Board’s
Website.
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Development of print /electronic
supplements /documentaries for the Board.
·
Co-ordinate the preparation of
publicity material for the Board.
·
Act as the liaison between the Board
and the public for information dissemination
·
Gathering and dissemination of
relevant information through written articles, journals and editing newsletters
for the Board
·
Oversee the functions of the customer
service desk
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Public Relations,
Journalism, Mass Communication or related field.
·
Postgraduate qualifications will be
an added advantage
·
Undertaken a Senior Management Course
from a recognized institution
·
Five (5) years relevant work
experience.
·
Member of a relevant professional
body
·
Proficiency in IT Skills
·
Excellent Communications and
interpersonal skills.
Administrative Officer
EBK Grade 5
EBK Grade 5
Reporting to the Human Resources
& Administration Manager, the Administrative Officer shall be responsible
for:
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Setting up and monitoring effective
administrative systems
·
Ensure effective and efficient
performance of administration related activities including transport, office
space, scheduling of meetings, Supervision of staff in the section,
contracted/outsourced workers management, security and general office supplies
etc.
·
Facilitate mobility and up to date
maintenance of the Board’s fleet and buildings.
·
Ensure up to date maintenance of the
Board’s major vehicle records and renewal of various licenses and insurance
covers.
·
Ensure proper staff and
administrative records.
·
Coordinate responses to emergencies
e.g. electricity failures, water, leakages, defective locks e.t.c. with
approved service providers.
·
Ensure adequate supervision of
transport personnel.
·
Assisting in coming up with and
overseeing actions to improve service delivery
·
Assisting in networking with partners
to acquire support to the Board
·
Assist in the evaluation of manpower
requirements.
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences,
Administration or Management
·
Postgraduate qualifications will be
an added advantage
·
Undertaken a Senior Management Course
from a recognized institution
·
Five (5) years experience in similar
or equivalent position.
·
Member of a relevant professional
body
·
Excellent Communications and
interpersonal skills.
Procurement Officer
EBK Grade 5
EBK Grade 5
Reporting to the Registrar the
Procurement officer will be Head of supplies chain management for the Board and
will be responsible for:
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Ensuring compliance to the Public
Procurement and Disposal Act and Regulations;
·
Coordinating the procurement
processes for the Board;
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Advice on all matters related to
procurement matters;
·
Development of the Procurement Plan
for the Board and coordinating with department and sections in relation to
budgetary provisions and implementation of the procurement plan;
·
Head of supplies chain management for
the Board Any other task as may be assigned by the Registrar.
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Supplies
Management or Business related field.
·
Working knowledge of the Public
Procurement and Disposal Act 2005 and the regulations.
·
Demonstrate working knowledge in ICT
·
Member of the Kenya Institute of
Supplies Management (KISM)
·
Minimum Five (5) years’ experience in
a senior position in Supplies Chain Management.
Assistant Registrar – Registration
EBK Grade 5
EBK Grade 5
Reporting to the Deputy Registrar
Registration and Accreditation, the Assistant Registrar (Registration) will be
responsible for:
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Coordinate the operations of the
registration secretariat
·
Reviewing and processing of
applications for registration by the Board.
·
Processing and issuance of practicing
certificates and licenses.
·
Updating of database for all the
engineers.
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Management,
Administration or Social studies.
·
Minimum Five (5) years’ experience in
a similar position as a senior clerical officer or comparable position.
·
Postgraduate qualifications will be
an added advantage.
Assistant Registrar – Internship
Programme
EBK Grade 5
EBK Grade 5
Reporting to the Deputy Registrar
capacity building & professional development the Internship programme
officer will be responsible for:
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Recruitment and placement of graduate
interns.
·
Maintain a register of Graduate
interns.
·
Prepare and maintain and update a
register of trainers/training organizations.
·
Liaison person between the Trainers
and the Board.
·
Establish partnership with key
stakeholders in the engineering and related sectors in order to ensure
sustainability of the internship programme.
·
Carry out monitoring and evaluation
of the programme with an aim to ensure continuous improvement and
sustainability.
·
Manage the interns’ records including
training logs and reports
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
·
Registered with the Board as a
Professional Engineer.
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Minimum five (5) years’ experience
·
Effective communication skills.
Assistant Registrar – Compliance
Standards and Enforcement
EBK Grade 5
EBK Grade 5
Reporting to the Deputy Registrar
Compliance and Standards, the Assistant Registrar (Compliance Standards and
Enforcement) will be responsible for:
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Development and implementation of
standards and operations manual
·
Review of compliance documents
submitted by Engineers.
·
Work alongside accredited checkers in
review of engineering works/services rendered.
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
·
Registered with the Board as a
Professional Engineer.
·
Minimum Five (5) years experience.
·
Must demonstrate understanding of
engineering design and supervision of engineering works.
Information Communication and Technology
Manager
EBK Grade 6
EBK Grade 6
Reporting to the Registrar, the
Information Communications and Technology Manager will be responsible for:
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Provide vision and leadership for the
Board’s ICT development.
·
Formulate an effective ICT strategy
and policy and standards for the board and monitor adherence to the same.
·
Formulate and implement an effective
ICT risk management strategy.
·
Implement, manage, monitor and
undertake periodic review of ICT policy and technical designs including
disaster recovery
·
Guide the procurement of hardware and
software products for the Board.
·
Oversee support services and training
to system users.
·
Manage ICT resources such as websites,
intranet, local and wide area networks, data centre and telephony services.
·
Coordinate licensing issues with
software/hardware vendors.
·
Plan, develop and implement the ICT
budget, where appropriate, to ensure cost effectiveness and ensure operations
meet approved budget levels
·
Research and advice on emerging
technologies and trends in ICT that can benefit the Board
·
Promote teamwork and motivate staff
to ensure effective working relations, coach, mentor and train new ICT support
staff
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Designing, installing, configuring,
and troubleshooting network systems.
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer
Science, Information Technology or related field
·
Five (5) years’ experience in similar
or equivalent position.
·
Membership of a relevant professional
body
Legal and Public Communications Manager
EBK Grade 6
EBK Grade 6
Reporting to the Registrar, the
Duties and Responsibilities of the Legal and Public Communications Manager will
be:
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Secretary to the Board.
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Responsible for all matters relating
to litigation of the Board.
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Drafting of agreements contracts,
leases and maintaining records of such transactions.
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Ensure regulations that govern the
Board are complied with at all times.
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In-charge of communication, public
relations and media strategies within the Board.
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Assist in identifying defense lawyers
in liaison with state law office where necessary.
·
Review investigation reports to
ensure that they are comprehensive enough to meet the needs to which they were
sought for and recommend necessary action.
·
Maintain the Board’s minutes Book.
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Ensure that all Board assets are kept
in safe custody
Key Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Law.
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Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
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Certified Public Secretary (CPS-K)
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Minimum five (5) years’ experience.
·
Postgraduate studies will have an
added advantage
Human Resource & Administration
Manager
EBK Grade 6
EBK Grade 6
Reporting to the Registrar, the Human
Resource Manager will be responsible for:
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Establishing Human resource
management systems for the effective implementation of the Boards human
resource policies procedures.
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In-charge of Planning Manpower
Requirements of the Board.
·
Development and management of
Performance Appraisal System
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Preparing and analyzing various
reports such as performance contracts.
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Preparation of staff salaries and
management of payroll.
·
Training and development of employees
in support of succession.
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Developing, coordinating and
monitoring performance contracts.
·
Coordinate and advise on general
outsourcing requirements for HR services.
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Ensure that all staff adhere to rules
and regulations governing staff.
·
Keep records on staff emoluments,
pensions and statutory obligations.
·
Assess and advice on training needs
of staff.
·
Co-ordinate staff welfare matters
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelor Degree in Social Science or
Business Administration or Bachelor of Commerce (Major- Human Resource).
·
Post graduate qualifications in Human
Resource management.
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Minimum Five (5) years Experience in
a senior position as a Human Resource Manager or equivalent in public or
private sector.
·
Demonstrate understanding of Human
resource management principles.
·
Demonstrate understanding of
Performance Appraisal Systems
Finance Manager
EBK Grade 6
EBK Grade 6
Reporting to the Registrar, the
Finance Manager will be responsible for:
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Establishment of financial management
systems for the effective implementation of the Boards financial and accounting
policies and procedures;
·
Provide strategic leadership of the
Finance Department;
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Coordinating financial planning,
budgeting control and accounting processes for the Board;
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Overseeing production of timely and
accurate Accounts reports for both GoK and Donor funds;
·
Ensure compliance with statutory
obligations and financial reporting for the Board;
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Commerce Business
Administration or Business Management.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K)
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Member of the Institution of
Certified Public Accounts of Kenya – ICPAK
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Minimum Five (5) years Experience in
a senior position as an accountant or finance officer.
·
Excellent IT skills
·
Familiarity with Public Finance Management
Act 2012 and Government of Kenya Financial regulations.
Deputy Registrar – Compliance Standards
and Enforcement
EBK Grade 7
EBK Grade 7
Reporting to CEO/Registrar, the
duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Registrar – Compliance and Standards
will be responsible for:
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Development and implementation of
standards and operations manual
·
Ensuring that professional/consulting
Engineers and consulting Engineering firms hold practicing certificates.
·
Handling clients’ complaints related
to compliance.
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Co-ordinate the monitoring of
Engineering works and services.
·
Preparation of reports related to
compliance.
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Formulating procedures for
compliance.
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Carrying out inquiries related to
registration and practice of engineering.
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Enforcement of code of ethics for
Engineers.
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Monitoring manual and monitoring
checklist.
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Management of projects registers for
all Engineering projects.
·
Enforcing that professional services
are rendered with regard to the professional scale of fees
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
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Registered Professional Engineer.
·
Corporate Member of the Institution
of Engineers of Kenya
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Holds a valid practicing license.
·
Five (5) years Post Registration
Experience.
·
Post graduate qualifications will be
an added advantage
Deputy Registrar – Capacity Building and
Professional Development
EBK Grade 7
Reporting to CEO/Registrar, the
duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Registrar Capacity Building and
Professional Development will include:
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Advice the Board on / and accrediting
programs in public and private universities and other institutions offering
Engineering training.
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Plan, arrange, coordinate and oversee
internship of graduate Engineers.
·
Set standards for Engineers in
management, marketing, professional ethics, environmental issues, safety, legal
matters or any other relevant field.
·
Oversee the formulation of the
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) policy for Engineers and its
implementation.
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Oversee the development and
implementation of the internship programme.
·
Formulate strategies that will ensure
the development of the School of Engineering.
·
Coordinate the functions of the Kenya
Academy of Engineering and Technology.
·
Any other duty as may be delegated to
or assigned by the Registrar.
Key Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
·
Registered Professional Engineer.
·
Corporate Member of the Institution
of Engineers of Kenya
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Five (5) years Post Registration
Experience.
·
Holder of a valid practicing license.
·
Post graduate qualifications will be
an added advantage
How to Apply
Prospective candidates MUST satisfy
the requirements of Leadership and Integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the
Constitution of Kenya and attach the following testimonials to the application.
1.
Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
clearance certificate
2.
Kenya Revenue Authority Tax
Compliance Certificate
3.
Higher Education Loans Board
clearance certificate or proof of ongoing repayment
4.
Certificate of Good Conduct issued by
the Kenya Police Service
Candidates who meet the requirements
should submit their applications so as to reach the specific address shown
below by close of business on 30th July 2015 at 5.00 pm.
CLICK HERE to
download the Job Application Form
Application forms should be
accompanied by detailed CVs with details of their day time contacts, current
and expected salary, notice period required to take up appointment where
successful, names and contacts of three referees.
Applicants must also attach copies of
all Certificates/Testimonials and copies of National ID or Passport.
Applications for the positions should be addressed to:-
The Registrar,
Engineers Board of Kenya,
Transcom Building Annex First Floor,
P.O Box 30324-00100,
Nairobi
EBK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality within the organization and therefore encourages persons living with disability, women and those from marginalized areas to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.