M-Pesa Foundation Academy
Recruitment of top talent for a world-class education institution
Our client, the M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed boarding high school that will provide world-class Kenyan education.
Sustainability Associate
Ref: STA/09/2015
The Sustainability Associate will
play a central role in defining, implementing, and monitoring The Academy's
sustainability initiatives to drive resource mobilisation.
Key responsibilities include
developing, managing and tracking sustainability and business development
initiatives of the Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the management in defining goals,
performance metrics and a long-range plan for sustainability at The
Academy;
- Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness,
document performance trends, and recommend and implement modifications to
improve program effectiveness;
- Communicate and represent The Academy
sustainability programs to the overall community (educators, learners,
staff and parents);
- Liaison with groups, programs, offices and
departments across The Academy to achieve sustainability objectives;
- Represent The Academy’s sustainability
programs to the public; attend professional meetings as appropriate;
interface with external organizations to fulfil and achieve sustainability
objectives; and
- Research, disseminate and implement best
practices from other institutions with regards to sustainability that can
be applied to The Academy.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
,
- At least 3 years of relevant experience with
demonstrated ability in project management and sustainability efforts;
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
and to manage ambiguity;
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills; and
- Good interpersonal, planning and organization
skills.
Technology Coach
Ref: TC/09/2015
The primary focus of the Technology
Coach is to enrich and support teaching and learning by strengthening the
technology skills of students, teachers and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with classroom teachers in the
development of lesson plans that encompass the use of technology;
- Coordinate all activities surrounding the
professional technological development of teachers, staff and students;
- Coordinate selection of technologies for
instruction.
- Develop guides and other support materials
necessary for effective teacher/student instruction and use of equipment;
- Participate in cooperative long-range planning
to make the most effective use of resources;
- Support the planning and implementation of a
variety of extended opportunities for student learning; and
- In liaison with the IT Manager, ensure all
hardware and software used for classroom instruction is maintained
according to the set maintenance schedules.
Person Specifications
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in computer
science information technology or a related area of study;
- Strong technology skills in up-to-date
computer software applications including word processing, database,
spreadsheet, Web page development, presentation, digital video and audio
editing, image processing, and graphics applications;
- Experience using SmartBoard, Promethean Board
and other instructional equipment will be an added;
- Ability to coach, mentor, and teach adults and
students; and
- Ability to work cooperatively and
collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative.
Senior Teachers
Ref: STE/09/2015
Under the supervision of the Director
of Teaching and Learning, the Senior Teachers will be responsible for planning,
preparing and delivering the curriculum and monitoring student progress to
determine enhanced learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the design of a curriculum that
is enriched (developing higher-order thinking and entrepreneurial skills)
and personalized (reflecting learning levels and interest of individual
students); and demonstrate mastery in differentiating learning
experiences;
- Create conducive classroom environments to
enhance collaborative and individual learning;
- Deliver and implement the unique curriculum,
and ensure that standards for learners success is achieved;
- Encourage high expectations of behavior and
engagement that are ambitious and nurture leadership and entrepreneurial
skills;
- Model a culture of respect, enthusiasm and
rapport among learners and fellow staff; and
- Spark curiosity in learners and support
learning by exploring.
Person Specifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or
equivalent, a Master degree in Education is an added advantage;
- At least 8 years of prior teaching experience
with demonstrated high-progress student outcomes in relevant subjects and
evaluations;
- Technology proficiency and knowledge of
digital learning;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills;
- Flexible and agile problem solvers;
- Comfortable with a Socratic style, where
raising questions is more important than giving answers;
- Energized by different cultures, languages,
and learning styles
- Committed to their own personal journey and
growth; and
- Experience with co-curricular youth
entrepreneurship and/or leadership programs.
Teachers
Ref: TE/09/2015
Teachers support, observe and record the progress of their class. They also plan lessons in line with national 8-4-4 curriculum, with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning.
Key Responsibilities
Teachers support, observe and record the progress of their class. They also plan lessons in line with national 8-4-4 curriculum, with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of
classes of different ages and abilities;
- Select and use a range of emerging
technologies to promote understanding of concepts, topics and
learning experiences;
- Manage student behavior in the classroom and
on school premises;
- Undertake counselling duties and supporting
pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties;
- Communicate with parents and care givers over
students' progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents'
meetings and The Academy training events; and
- Participate and organize extracurricular
activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events;
Person Specifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or
equivalent;
- At least 5 years teaching experience in a
comparable institution;
- Ability to foster a supportive environment for
learners and educators to realize their full potential and willingness to
work collaboratively;
- Ability to maintain professionalism in all
areas;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; and
- Demonstrably planning and organizational
skills and ability.
Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Faculty
Ref: LEF/09/2015
While the holder of this role will
have similar responsibilities as the other teachers, primary focus of this role
is to develop curriculum, course and delivery support material to teach
leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- In liaison with the Director of Teaching and
Learning develop a curriculum for leadership and entrepreneurship skills;
- Identify and develop opportunities for
incorporating subject content within other subjects and co-curricular
activities;
- Select and use a range of emerging
technologies to promote understanding of concepts, topics and
learning experiences specific to leadership and entrepreneurship;
- Manage student behavior in the classroom and
on school premises;
- Undertake counselling duties and supporting
pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties;
- Communicate with parents and care givers over
students' progress and participate in departmental meetings, parents'
meetings and The Academy training events; and
- Participate and organize extracurricular
activities, such as outings, social activities and sporting events;
Person Specifications
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education or
equivalent with specialization in leadership and entrepreneurship ;
- At least 5 years teaching experience in a
comparable institution;
- Demonstrated experience in developing
curriculum and delivery methods specific to leadership and
entrepreneurship;
- Ability to foster a supportive environment for
learners and educators to establish a leadership and entrepreneurship
culture;
- Ability to maintain professionalism in all
areas;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; and
- Demonstrated planning and organizational
skills and ability.
Student Enterprise Manager
Ref: SEM/09/2015
The Student Enterprise Manager will
be responsible for growing the business development function of the Academics
Department.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and commercialization
of the projects designed in the entrepreneurship program within the
Academy;
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships
for the Academy for successful implementation of the entrepreneurship
projects.
- Conduct market research and develop new
business ideas for enhancing the Academy’s sustainability; and
- In liaison with the faculty in the
entrepreneurship department, cultivate and direct staff and students on
best practices as well as mentoring them on their progress within the
enterprise function at the Academy.
Person Specifications
- A minimum Bachelor’s degree in
Entrepreneurship or related field;
- At least three years of experience in an
education setting, is required, alongside proven experience of enterprise
development in business of related context.
- Demonstrated coaching skills;
- Creativity and energy; and
- Good stakeholder management skills;
Head of Technology and Learning
Innovation
Ref: TLI/09/2015
The primary role of the Head of
Technology and Learning Innovation is to lead innovation in the area of design
and technology-enhanced pedagogy in teaching and learning.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- In liaison with the Director of Teaching and
Learning, develop strategies to enhance learning experiences across
online, blended and technology-enhanced initiatives;
- Provide design consultation for individual
teachers to advance innovative digital learning initiatives
- Mobilize the staff to facilitate knowledge
sharing;
- Demonstrate and share a passion for digital
learning in a collaborative environment;
- Conduct and disseminate research and analysis
on new and emerging technologies, instructional design theories, and
approaches;
- Work with teachers to design and develop new
courses, enhance programs and strengthen digital engagement tools; and
- Help design new tools, templates, and
resources that support teachers' innovation in digital education.
Person Specifications
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree and five or more
years’ experience in instructional design, instructional technology,
educational technology;
- Demonstrated experience designing and
developing digital and blended learning courses
- Strong commitment to teamwork and problem
solving, as well as the ability to act independently
- Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal,
oral, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience working across
learning management system;
School Nurse
Ref: SN/09/2015
The School Nurse is charged with the
responsibility of maintaining and operating the Academy clinic.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the Academy's health
services program based on requirements established by the Academy’s
policies, procedures, and protocols, and by the Ministry of Health
regulations;
- Provide basic medical services to both the
staff and students and organize referrals to specialist when necessary;
- Carry out regular surveillance checks on the
students to ensure their continued health;
- Maintain clinic equipment and assess and
ensure the supply of consumable supplies on an ongoing basis.
- Liaise with the local health authorities to
keep abreast of any updates on regulatory changes and public health
alerts;
Person Specifications
- Bachelor of Nursing Degree or Diploma in
nursing from a recognized medical training institution;
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar
role;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
and
- Experience in inventory management to ensure
that there are no stock outs.
Head Coach
Ref: HC/09/2015
The Head Coach will be responsible
for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so as to achieve a
high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and
teamwork in various sports.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates all scheduled events in all
sports, takes all actions necessary for the proper administration of these
events and maintains a master schedule of such events;
- Accounts for all monies handled in the
physical education program in accordance with prescribed The Academy’s
procedures;
- Provides support and leadership to all
personnel engaged to teach in the physical education program;
- Promotes continuous evaluation and development
of assigned program(s) and makes recommendations to the Director of
Teaching and Learning;
- Prepares physical education teaching
curriculum and schedules and coordinate with other departments and
programs;
- Manages the purchase of new equipment,
supplies and instructional materials and ensuring inspection for safety
hazards and cleanliness of all equipment; and
- Supervises sports days, play days,
demonstrations, exhibitions and other performances.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or
related field;
- Over 8 years’ experience in teaching, coaching
and athletics administration;
- Demonstrated experience teaching in an outdoor
setting (camping);
- Experience in developing programs for youth,
providing opportunities for students to participate and using questions to
promote understanding and higher level thinking skills;
- Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet
the diverse needs of students;
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
and to manage ambiguity;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
and
- Good interpersonal, planning and organization
skills.
Wellness Coach
Ref: WC/09/2015
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate implementation of a
culture of wellness;
- Design and coordinate before and after school
wellness opportunities for students, faculty and staff;
- Develop and conduct onsite wellness seminars
and training courses for students and staff;
- Developing wellness coaching relationships
with students and staff to support them towards better health by providing
support, encouragement, and education; and
- Identify and cultivate with health
professionals to secure their support of the Academy’s wellness
initiatives.
Person Specifications
- A degree in health education, nursing,
athletic training, nutrition, or other health related field;
- Two or more years of experience in counseling
or life coaching (certification required)
- Certification from an accredited professional
wellness coach training program will be an added advantage;
- Proven track record in running effective
school or workplace wellness programs;
- Good communication skills; and
- Stakeholder management experience;
Head Coach
Ref: HC/09/2015
The Head Coach will be responsible
for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so as to achieve a
high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship
and teamwork in various sports.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinates all scheduled events in all sports,
takes all actions necessary for the proper administration of these events
and maintains a master schedule of such events;
- Accounts for all monies handled in the
physical education program in accordance with prescribed The Academy’s
procedures;
- Provides support and leadership to all
personnel engaged to teach in the physical education program;
- Promotes continuous evaluation and development
of assigned program(s) and makes recommendations to the Director of
Teaching and Learning;
- Prepares physical education teaching
curriculum and schedules and coordinate with other departments and
programs;
- Manages the purchase of new equipment,
supplies and instructional materials and ensuring inspection for safety
hazards and cleanliness of all equipment; and
- Supervises sports days, play days,
demonstrations, exhibitions and other performances.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or
related field;
- Over 8 years’ experience in teaching, coaching
and athletics administration;
- Demonstrated experience teaching in an outdoor
setting (camping);
- Experience in developing programs for youth,
providing opportunities for students to participate and using questions to
promote understanding and higher level thinking skills;
- Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet
the diverse needs of students;
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
and to manage ambiguity;
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills; and
- Good interpersonal, planning and organization
skills.
Wellness Coach
Ref: WC/09/2015
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and facilitate implementation of a
culture of wellness;
- Design and coordinate before and after school
wellness opportunities for students, faculty and staff;
- Develop and conduct onsite wellness seminars
and training courses for students and staff;
- Developing wellness coaching relationships
with students and staff to support them towards better health by providing
support, encouragement, and education; and
- Identify and cultivate with health
professionals to secure their support of the Academy’s wellness
initiatives.
Person Specifications
- A degree in health education, nursing,
athletic training, nutrition, or other health related field;
- Two or more years of experience in counseling
or life coaching (certification required)
- Certification from an accredited professional
wellness coach training program will be an added advantage;
- Proven track record in running effective
school or workplace wellness programs;
- Good communication skills; and
- Stakeholder management experience;
Director of Student Life
Ref: DSL/09/2015
In addition to serving as a faculty
member, the holder of this role also provides oversight and support for all student
activities carried out within the Academy campus.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee student discipline by developing
effective intervention techniques and promoting student accountability for
actions;
- Develop and regularly review the student code
of conduct with the other faulty members;
- Develop and organize regular student
activities and events in conjunction with other members of the faculty;
- Oversee, coordinate and evaluate extended
leadership development activities;
- Develop and manage the budget for incidental
expenses related to the activities program; and
- Handle emergency or crisis situations
appropriately as they arise.
Person Specifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education or
related field;
- At least 3 years in a similar role at a reputable
institution;
- Understanding and experience in applying
student development and learning outcomes theories;
- Ability to sustain communication with diverse
stakeholder groups
- Conflict management and resolution skills, and
maintain a strong philosophical base for student activities;
- Ability to think on once feet and provide
practical solutions to emerging unforeseen challenges;
- Demonstrated superior organization skills;
- First aid certified; and
- Passion for young people and their character
development
Faculty Assistant
Ref: FA/09/2015
This role provides administrative to
all teaching members of staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provides support the preparation of letters,
memoranda, reports, course materials, and presentations;
- Serves as principal contact and source of
information for students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders;
- Manages calendars, arranges for meetings,
appointments and travel arrangements.
- Coordinates events, including conferences,
seminars, and related activities.
- Purchases and maintains inventory of supplies
for office or lab.
- Maintains custody of all correspondence,
reports and documentation; and
- Answers and routes phone calls, mail and
e-mail messages and may handle wide-range information dissemination.
Person Specifications
- Minimum Diploma in a business related field;
- Three plus years related experience with
proven office administration and customer service skills required;
- Solid working knowledge of office processes
and systems, and of related computer software and electronic communications
tools;
- Proven interpersonal skills with experience
providing complex administrative support to one or more people; and
- Ability to work across teams and with a
variety of projects.
Chef
Ref: CHF/09/2015
Under the supervision of the Catering
Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the
school kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the cooks to ensure that the set
menus are prepared and served according to the set standards;
- Supervises and instructs kitchen personnel in
the safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
- Oversees the correct storage of food and
maintains an inventory of food items to ensure adequate daily supplies;
- Develop work schedules for cooks and other
kitchen staff; and
- Ensure that the kitchen hygiene standards are
maintained to the highest standards;
Person Specifications
- Diploma in Food Preparation from a recognized
institution;
- At least 5 years’ experience leading a team of
cooks in a comparable institution;
- Demonstrated experience in menu development
and planning; and
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to
communicate courteously.
Cooks
Ref: CKS/09/2015
The key role of the cook is to assist in the implementation of the school menu
Key Responsibilities
The key role of the cook is to assist in the implementation of the school menu
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare menu items as per the stipulations in
the recipes;
- Ensure timely and attractive service of meals;
- Maintain set sanitation standards for food
preparation and service areas;
- Assist the Head Chef in continuous
modification of the menu to ensure enjoyment by the students;
Person Specifications
- Diploma of equivalent in food preparation from
a recognized institution;
- At least 3 years’ experience as a cook in a
comparable institution; and
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to
communicate courteously.
Farm Staff
Ref: FS/09/2015
The Farm staff will be responsible for all practical and manual work on a farm.
The Farm staff will be responsible for all practical and manual work on a farm.
They should have the ability to do
hard physical work and will need practical skills and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Livestock care and management including feeding,
cleaning (mucking out), caring for sick or newborn livestock and milking
cows amongst others;
- Land preparation, planting, crop protection
and harvesting amongst others;
- Operate tractors, combine harvesters and other
farm equipment;
- Maintain farm buildings;
- Trim and lay hedges and put up and mend
fences; and
- Dig and maintain ditches.
Person Specifications
- Ability to do hard physical work and should be
aware of health and safety;
- Practical skills and technical knowledge of a
farm;
- Communication skills and the ability to follow
instructions;
- Reliable, responsible and self-motivated;
- Willingness to work flexibly.
Human Resource Associate
Ref: HRA/09/2015
The Human Resource Associate will
provide support in the various human resource activities, which include
recruitment, training and development, performance monitoring and HR
Administration for The Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Providing support to the management and all
staff on various HR aspects including performance management, personnel
administration, rewards, industrial relation, HR procedures, leave
management; counselling, grievance management and separation;
- Providing HR administration support to
management in areas of promotions, staff title changes and bank letters;
- Maintaining staff records and data both on
manual files and in the HRIS as well as generating reports and staff data
analysis e.g. productivity analysis;
- Coordinating selection, recruitment,
induction, on-boarding of staff and processing forms for exiting staff;
- Managing the payroll system including
preparing payroll documents and submitting to payroll department;
- Maintaining the attendance and leave
management system to ensure it is updated; and
- Coordinating quarterly staff meetings,
schedule team building and attendance.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a
related field from a recognized institution;
- At least 3 years of related human resource
experience;
- Effective interpersonal and strong
communication skills (oral and written);
- Exceptional planning and organizational
skills;
- Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of
activities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with
attention to detail and quality;
- Ability to work independently and take
initiative;
- Ability to work as an effective team member in
a complex and fast paced environment; and
- Experience in use of HRIS and strong knowledge
of MS Office applications.
Accountant
Ref: ACC/09/2015
The accountant will be responsible
for performing overviews of the financial operations of The Academy in order to
help it run efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end
closing;
- Generate quarterly balance sheet and Profit
and Loss statements;
- Monthly expense variance analysis for
reporting purposes;
- Reconciliations including foreign currency
accounting, bank statements;
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in
accordance with IFRS and compliance to internal policies;
- Review of staff advances, retirements and
other payments; and
- Interface with management in various areas
mainly reporting.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related
business field with a minimum of upper second class;
- At least 5 years of work experience in an
accounting role;
- CPA or ACCA qualification is required;
- Good oral and written English communication
skills;
- Good interpersonal, planning and organization
skills;
- Demonstrated attention to details;
- Strong knowledge of MS Office applications;
- Strong reconciliation and reporting skills;
and
- Knowledge of local Tax law.
Farm Manager
Ref: FM/09/2015
The Academy has established a mixed
farm that will serve to provide the opportunity for students to engage in
farming activities not only as part of the academic requirements but also to
enhance their entrepreneurial. It will also ensure sustainability of the
Academy by providing food for the students.
The Farm Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of the farm. They will also ensure that all produce from the farm is of high quality for The Academy's consumption
Key Responsibilities
The Farm Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of the farm. They will also ensure that all produce from the farm is of high quality for The Academy's consumption
Key Responsibilities
- Plan finances and production to maintain farm
progress with the budget;
- Manage the procurement of supplies and farm
equipment such as fertilizer and seeds;
- Ensure proper maintenance and repair of farm
buildings, machinery and equipment;
- Maintain and monitor the quality of yield both
livestock and crops for The Academy’s consumption;
- Understand the implications of the weather and
making contingency plans;
- Plan farm production to ensure sufficient
produce for daily consumption for The Academy;
- Ensure that farm activities comply with
government regulations;
- Monitor animal/ crop health and welfare,
including liaising with vets and agricultural experts;
- Maintain a knowledge of pests and diseases and
an understand of how they spread and how to treat them;
- Apply health and safety standards across the
farm estate; and
- Maintain all financial records up to date.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural
Economics or related field;
- At least 5 years working experience with
special focus on agribusiness, large scale business awareness, marketing
and knowledge of food production;
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to
farming;
- Supervisory skills and management ability;
- Demonstrated planning and organizational
skills and ability to meet tight deadlines; and
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
Catering Manager
Ref: CM/09/2015
The Catering Manager will be
responsible for the creation of a healthy diet for students and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Efficient management of the daily catering
services for students, faculty and functions or events hosted at the
Academy.
- Maintain systems and procedures for the
ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and serving of food related
products, as well as menu planning and development
- Motivates, trains, and supervise kitchen
staff;
- Design menus that are healthy, creative and
within the laid down budget.
- Liaise with the Head Chef to ensure all food
is prepared fresh and to a high standard as per policy and current
legislation.
- Effectively lead and develop the catering team
to deliver an outstanding service to students, faculty and guests of the
Academy;
- Control and monitor the financial performance
of the catering unit and to maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets;
and
- Implement and maintain the statutory standards
of hygiene, health and safety and take any action as is necessary.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor degree in nutrition, dietetics,
hospitality or other related field from a recognized institution
- At least 5 years heading a catering unit in a
reputable institution;
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and
P&L accountability;
- Ability to communicate effectively with all
staff, students and other stakeholder; and
- Focus on continuous improvement.
ICT Manager
Ref: IT/09/2015
The ICT Manager will be responsible
for all technical aspects of ICT at The MPESA Foundation Academy, including
network system management, internet provision and PC support, managing a team
of ICT support staff responsible for maintaining all ICT systems.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team to effectively operate
and develop all ICT systems to meet the changing needs of the Academy;
- Develop and implement ICT strategies in line
with The MPESA Foundation Academy strategic objectives;
- Manage the day-to-day operations of ICT within
The Academy. This will include providing network system management,
internet provision and PC support, supporting users (educators, learners,
and staff) services;
- Develop, implement and ensure compliance to
policies with regard to standards of operation and use of ICT equipment;
- Manage vendor contracts in line with the laid
down procurement procedures and guidelines;
- Support the efficient and effective
development of school communication systems;
- Work with all colleagues to develop a broad
understanding of changing curriculum needs in order to create a clear
vision for future ICT provision;
- Ensure the electronic ‘face’ of the school
promotes high standards, quality and effective communication, e.g. Academy
website; and
- Maintain confidentiality and observe data
protection and associated guidelines, where appropriate.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer
Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or IT related field with relevant
professional certifications in either CISM or CISA or CCNA/P or MCSE/A or
ITIL;
- Minimum of 5 year’s successful experience in
IT services and operations management. Experience in IT operations
management within a learning environment will be an added advantage;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, together with strong analytical & diagnostic skills;
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and
monitor ICT policies and procedures, and in depth knowledge of laws and
regulations that govern ICT;
- Demonstrated planning and organizational
skills and ability to meet tight deadlines; and
- Flexibility and initiative, as well as the
ability to work independently.
Head of Security
Ref: HOS/09/2015
The Head of Security will be
responsible for delivering round the clock security and safety of all
buildings, all property and equipment of The Academy and provide safety to all
educators, learners, staff, contractors and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Formulate and maintain a security strategy
that supports The Academy’s vision;
- Serve as subject matter expert to the
management in the identification, development, and implementation of
security policies and procedures and ensure compliance;
- Develop and document security procedures/
policies for The Academy;
- Conduct regular risk assessment for The
Academy and advise the management on possible solutions;
- In liaison with procurement, determine and
select appropriate security systems and manage security installations
where/when required;
- Orient all staff on security procedures and
conduct security awareness programs;
- Take a leadership role during crises,
disasters and/or other emergencies to ensure safety of all educators,
learners and staff;
- Maintain relationships with high level law
enforcement agencies and school counterparts;
- Assist in the selection and management of
third party security providers through clear and measurable Service Level
Agreements; and
- Lead investigations on all incidents of a
security nature, file reports and liaise with the relevant security
agents.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following
disciplines: law, security management, criminal justice, public
administration, as a minimum;
- Industry certifications and expertise in
security related disciplines are an added advantage;
- 8 years relevant experience insecurity
management;
- Ability to effectively build and maintain
relationships with the relevant key players;
- Excellent oral and written communication
skills;
- Good interpersonal, planning and organization
skills;
- Qualitative experience in strategic planning
and/or policy development at a senior level;
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
and to manage ambiguity; and
- Strong negotiator, facilitator and consensus
builder with high integrity and energy.
Head of Finance
Ref: HF/09/2015
The main purpose of this role is to
coordinate the development of the Academy’s budget, oversee implementation and
design controls to allow for monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Generate periodical financial reports on
revenue, expenditure, cash management and cost projections for decision
making;
- Monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund
balances and related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that
accurate allocations, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal
policies are followed.
- Coordinate external personnel including
auditors, donor representatives and regulators; and
- Ensure compliance with organization policies
and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
Person Specifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance or
related field;
- Fully qualified CPA (K) or ACCA;
- Experience working with various ERPs;
- At least 5 years at management level heading a
finance team;
- Experience in donor fund management will be an
added advantage; and
- Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Director of Operations
Ref: DO/09/2015
The Director of Operations has
overall responsibility for the operational departments of the school; Finance,
Admissions, Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities, Catering and
Security.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the operations staff to ensure
that high standards of service delivery are maintained;
- Develop and manage systems to support and
ensure efficiency and effectiveness in all Academy operations;
- Design, implement and ensure adherence
schedules to deliver timely and quality procurement of all Academy
requirements;
- Develop and ensure compliance to Health,
Safety and Environment standards.
- Key contact with parents and other
stakeholders regarding student welfare.
Person Specifications
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in finance or
any business related field;
- At least 5 years’ experience in operations
management at a senior level in a business environment;
- A passion for the mission of the Academy;
- Articulate, professional demeanor with strong
self-confidence and initiative;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced,
high energy environment with a proven ability to meet and complete
multiple deadlines and tasks
- Excellent organization and project management
skills; ability to implement programs, manage details, and work
independently;
- Strong judgment and decision-making skills
How to Apply
The ideal candidates must embody Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy for educators, learners, and staff.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before 2nd October 2015 addressed to:
The Director
The ideal candidates must embody Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy for educators, learners, and staff.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before 2nd October 2015 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Email : esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi, Kenya.
About us: The
vision of the Academy is to develop transformational leaders through innovative
approaches to education. The core curriculum of the Academy is the 8-4-4
curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered in exciting and innovative
ways.
Great focus will be given to
entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students time to learn outside the
classroom, explore the arts and take part in sports.
The Academy will serve talented but
economically disadvantaged students with demonstrated leadership
potential.
The Academy will cultivate the
students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of their academic strengths or
weaknesses.
As such, students will work with
teachers and one another to design projects that can solve real world
challenges. Students who graduate from the Academy will be leaders in their
fields of interest such as business, academia, politics, sports and the
arts.
They will be the entrepreneurs and
community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.