The mandate of KEBS is to provide
Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment services (SMCA) through
promotion of standardization in commerce and industry, provision of testing and
calibration facilities, control of the use of standardization marks,
undertaking educational work in standardization, facilitation of the
implementation and practical application of standards, maintenance and
dissemination of the International System of Units (SI) of measurements.
Head of Human Resources
(1 Position )
Reporting to: Director,
Human Resources and Communication
Job Role: Develops, reviews and implements Human resources policies, strategies, programmes and procedures to support KEBS Strategic goals and objectives to enhance individual and organizational performance
Job Role: Develops, reviews and implements Human resources policies, strategies, programmes and procedures to support KEBS Strategic goals and objectives to enhance individual and organizational performance
Job Grade: KS 2
Key Responsibilities
- Leads in the development, review and
implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures to provide an
employee-oriented high performance culture
- Develops strategies and solutions for
implementing the Corporate Strategies and Objectives.
- Manages the recruitment and Selection process
in the organization to fill vacant positions within the approved
establishment
- Provides technical advice to the Directors,
the management team and staff on Human Resources policy issues and
regulatory framework.
- Communicates to all staff through memos,
circulars ,emails on policies, Human Resources programmes like Wellness
Programmes, Staff Changes and contemporary issues for smooth flow of
information within the organization
- Leads in the development and implementation of
staff benefits and rewards for the organization to attract and retain
talent
- Facilitates staff training and development
process in the organization to enhance the staff competencies and
individual and Organizational Performance
- Develops ,reviews and monitors the Human
Resources Budget
- Manages the performance management and the
implementation of the Government of Kenya Performance Contract to enhance
employee and organizational productivity.
- Manages both the Human Resources Information
System and manual human resources records, documents and files
- Manages Succession Planning in the
organization to ensure business continuity for critical positions in the
organization
- Maintains Employee relations within the
organization for harmonious work relations
- Manages staff exit process to ensure
separation and clearance from the organization
- Liaises with external bodies on staff matters
like embassies for visa, Banks for staff loans, consultants for surveys,
Training institutions for trainings and internship.
- Maintains the Quality Management systems in
the department
- Represents the organization on external forums
requiring Human Resource expertise
- Ensures mainstreaming of the Risk management
process in the human resource department.
- Keeps custody of approved human resource
documents for reference for example, the Organization Structure, Career
Guidelines, Staff Allowances, Establishment , Human Resources Policy
- Undertakes surveys to get feedback on various
staffing issues including Satisfaction
Other Duties:
- Attending meetings and representing the
organization on different activities external
- Ad Hoc Committees of Organizational issues
Job grade: KS 2
Minimum Academic Qualification: Master’s Degree or Post graduate Diploma in HR.
Professional Certification / Qualification: Member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Relevant work experience: 9 - 10 Years with 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
Competencies / Knowledge:
Minimum Academic Qualification: Master’s Degree or Post graduate Diploma in HR.
Professional Certification / Qualification: Member of Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Relevant work experience: 9 - 10 Years with 5 years in a supervisory/managerial role.
Competencies / Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the Kenya Labour laws
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems to
implement best practices
- Knowledge of Human Resources Management
Information system for efficient management of the human resources
function.
- Knowledge of corporate governance
- Knowledge of workforce analysis to determine
optimum staffing levels
- Knowledge of government operations and
regulatory requirement for alignment
- Knowledge of talent management models to lead
in the process
- Knowledge of current affairs and best
practices in the Human Resources field.
- Knowledge in strategic management
- Knowledge of professional interview techniques
to guide the Interview panels
Skills
- Report writing,
- Counseling,
- change Management,
- industrial relations,
- Communication,
- Emotional intelligence,
- Leadership
- Investigation and fraud detection,
- Interpersonal Relations,
- Negotiation and Conceptual skills
How to Apply
Applications including a filled application form for employment, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates should be submitted online HERE
Manager Marketing
(1 Position)
Reporting to: Head
of Department, Marketing and Communication
Job Role: Developing and implementing marketing strategies and policies that ensures achievement of the organization’s set mission and vision
Job Role: Developing and implementing marketing strategies and policies that ensures achievement of the organization’s set mission and vision
Job Grade: KS 3
Key Responsibilities
- Develops and manages the implementation of
marketing strategies and policies for the organization.
- Coordinates and facilitates KEBS participation
in shows and exhibitions in order to market KEBS services.
- Develops and monitors work plans to optimize
on identified marketing needs as per strategic plans.
- Undertake continuous analysis of competitive
environment and consumer trends
- Prepares, implements, controls and reviews the
marketing budget.
- Advises management on new products for
development as per market needs.
- Identifies, coordinates and manages the
production of promotional items and activities for the organization as per
the corporate manual.
- Manages performance of staff in the section by
developing the objectives, Balanced Score card and work plans of the
marketing section for direction and supervision.
- Trains, coaches and mentors staff in marketing
section.
- Assists in assessing training needs in
marketing for recommendation to Human Resources Manager
- Develops and maintains a working relationship
with externally contracted agencies.
- Coordinates activities in the marketing survey
for the organization
- Develops strategies that address marketing
gaps identified through marketing surveys.
- Coordinates the review of KEBS website
- Identifies opportunities for improvement of
performance and efficiencies in existing marketing systems
- Ensures that implementation of Quality
Management System within the section.
- Coordinates the implementation Risk Management
Systems within the section
Other Duties:
- Acting as the Head of Department, Marketing
and Communication.
- Participates in quotations and tenders
evaluation committees
Job Grade: KS 3
Minimum academic qualification:
Minimum academic qualification:
- Social Science Degree or equivalent from a
recognized university.
Professional qualification:
- Member of Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) /
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) / Public Relations Society of Kenya
(PRSK)
Relevant work experience: 7- 8 Years .
Competencies:
Competencies:
- Leadership skills,
- Communication skills,
- Integrity,
- Analytical skills and Computer Literacy.
Location: Headquarters - Nairobi
How to Apply
Applications including a filled application form for employment, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates should be submitted online HERE
Manager, Network & Communication
Infrastructure
(1 Position)
Job No: FST/ICT/HR/2015-02
Job No: FST/ICT/HR/2015-02
Reporting to: Head of Department ICT
Job Role: Responsible for identifying new IT solutions, modify, enhance or adapt existing systems and integrate new features or improvements, all with the aim of improving business efficiency and productivity
Job Role: Responsible for identifying new IT solutions, modify, enhance or adapt existing systems and integrate new features or improvements, all with the aim of improving business efficiency and productivity
Job Grade: KS 3
Key Responsibilities:
- Works with the Head of Department ICT to
Develop, document and manage ICT standards, policies and procedures and
create awareness and ensure full implementation and regular reviews
- Evaluates new technologies, impacts and other
concerns for design and upgrade of systems network wide
- Designs and configures KEBS Disaster Recovery
Policies (DRP) and Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- Plans, organizes, trains, supervises and
oversees the services and staff of the Network and communication
Infrastructure section engaged in providing technical assistance to
departments
- Builds, tests and installs Network and
communications Infrastructure solution, assists in trouble shooting,
problem determination and implementation solutions for user departments
- Oversees Network and Communications related
projects and advices/reports to Head of department
- Orders, track and manage all aspects of
network and communication infrastructure, monitors vendors contracts and
plans for acquisition and upgrades
- Carries out staff appraisal, personal and
professional development, leave management and succession planning
- Evaluates needs from the business and managing
demands thereof through timely execution of the solutions and regular
communication
Other Responsibilities:
- Acts as HOD ICT
- Represents KEBS externally in ICT related
activities
- Participates in the Evaluation of ICT related
tenders
Specifications
Job Grade: KS 3
Minimum academic qualification:
Job Grade: KS 3
Minimum academic qualification:
- Bsc in Computer Science, IT from a recognized
university
Relevant work experience: 7-
8 years
Professional qualification:
Professional qualification:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or
MCITP - Microsoft Certified IT Professional
- Project Management
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
- Skills / Knowledge of the following; Windows
2003, Windows 2008, Windows 2012, Exchange Server, LANs,WANs,
Virtualization, EMC Storage, TCP/IP Routing, SANS, SQL Server, Network
Design, Firewalls, Active Directory.
- Knowledge of Encryption Technologies, System
Monitoring and Management, Data Leak Prevention Solutions
- Working Experience and exposure to VMware and
EMC
- Good Working Knowledge of information
Governance, risk and its application within IT
- Ability to manage and implement projects with
due diligence and Integrity
Competencies:
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Assertiveness
- Team Player
- Interpersonal Skills
- Counselling skills
- Innovation
- Proactive
- Analytical Team Player
Location: NRB/HQs/ICT
How to Apply
Applications including a filled application form for employment, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates should be submitted online HERE
Applications including a filled application form for employment, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates should be submitted online HERE
Manager, System Integration
(1 Position )
Job No: FST/ICT/HR/2015-03
Job No: FST/ICT/HR/2015-03
Reporting to: Head
of Department ICT
Job Role: Responsible for identifying new IT solutions, modify, enhance or adapt existing systems and integrate new features or improvements, all with the aim of improving business efficiency and productivity
Job Role: Responsible for identifying new IT solutions, modify, enhance or adapt existing systems and integrate new features or improvements, all with the aim of improving business efficiency and productivity
Job Grade: KS 3
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Supports the HOD ICT in the conceptualizing
and application of creative, innovative, appropriate, reliable and
integrated technological solutions that enable KEBS to efficiently and
effectively fulfill its mandate.
- Ensures that IT systems are aligned with
business processes, and engage business stakeholders in process reviews to
ensure cost reduction improved turnaround time.
- Carries out needs analysis in automation of
business applications that support KEBS mandate.
- Provides, develops, supports in
conceptualizing IT strategies, policies and procedures in line with best
practice though research, analysis and evaluation of new applications
technologies and making recommendations for their deployment.
- Participates in project management by advising
project team in software development/acquisition as per the user
department specifications and ensure proper system testing is done.
- Handles setting up and monitoring contracts
with external suppliers for the provision of technical support as
required;
- Prepares annual budget and plans for the
section
- Monitors appropriate deployment, support and
maintenance of outsourced software as per the running legal contracts.
Other Responsibilities:
- Participates in the evaluation of ICT related
tenders
- Trains in Information Security Management
system and user applications trainings
- Represents KEBS in ICT related activities that
will assist the organization improve its services.
- Acting ICT Head of department
Specifications
Job Grade: KS 3
Minimum academic qualification:
Job Grade: KS 3
Minimum academic qualification:
- Bsc in Computer Science, IT from a recognized
university
Professional qualification:
- Microsoft Certified Professional Developer
(MCPD) certificate
- Project Management certificate
- Certificate in IT Service Management
Relevant work experience: 7-8 years
Skills and Abilities
Skills and Abilities
- Analytical and report-writing skills with a
grasp of contemporary developments in ICTs;
- Leadership, management, resource mobilization
and decision making skills
- Creativity, innovation and a passion for
continuous learning and development;
- Good interpersonal, team-building and
communication skills;
- Coaching and mentorship
- In depth knowledge of Sage ACCPACC ERP
- In depth knowledge of ATL Sample master LIMS
Competencies
- Leadership
- Integrity
- Assertiveness
- Team Player
- Interpersonal Skills
- Counselling Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Proactive
- Analytical Team Player
Location: NRB/HQs/ICT
How to Apply
Applications including a filled application form for employment, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates should be submitted online HERE
Management Accountant
1 Position
Reporting to: Chief Manager Finance
Job Role: Providing management with business and Management accounts reports aimed at ensuring business success and continuity.
Job Grade: KS
3
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and monitors Annual budgets for
management’s decision making and to ensure that revenue and expenditure is
kept in line with the budget.
- Advises on proper financial planning and
control by preparing and producing monthly management accounting reports
for decision making.
- Analyses financial information and gives
necessary recommendations.
- Prepares reports for best investment decision
opportunities and provides management with business costing related to
short-term and long term investments.
- Manages trade debtors section and credit
control functions.
- Prepares work schedule for the section as
required by departmental objectives.
- Coordinates controls and maintains accountable
documents and records of management accounting section.
- Manages fixed asset function by ensuring their
register is maintained accurately.
- Implements and Maintains Quality Management
System as per the ISO 9001:2008 requirements.
- Handles customer enquiries and complaints to
ensure customer satisfaction.
Other Duties:
- Verifies and authorizes and Approves payments
- Trains and coaches staff.
- Communicates with the bank
- Signs Cheques
- Tender Evaluations
Minimum academic qualifications: Bachelors of Commerce or its equivalent
Professional Qualification: CPA(K), ACCA III, CIMA.
Experience: 7 - 8 years
Knowledge
Professional Qualification: CPA(K), ACCA III, CIMA.
Experience: 7 - 8 years
Knowledge
- Knowledge of accounting principles to ensure
accuracy of financial statements and implement adequate internal controls
to safeguard departmental assets.
- Knowledgeable in investigation, fraud
detection and prevention.
- Knowledge of computer software programs to
facilitate accounting operations.
- Knowledge of the accounting cycle pertaining
to budgeting, accounting and Reporting
Skills
- Good communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Assertiveness
- Leadership and management skills
- Proficiency in Information Technology and
communication
Abilities
- Ability to analyze data and draw logical
conclusions to process, provide, and implement accounting information.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality with
sensitive information and issues relating to the department’s direction,
policies, changes, and personnel.
- Ability to develop objectives and performance
measures to meet strategic performance goals.
- Ability to interpret and explain policies,
procedures, rules and/or regulations to employees and the public to
provide information.
- Ability to maintain compliance with various
regulatory and policy manuals.
- Ability to work independently in order to
successfully meet the mission and goals of the department.
- Ability to identify appropriate resources for
answering specific inquiries.
- Ability to prioritize and schedule the work to
be completed by a work team or project task force.
- Ability to work as part of a team to
accomplish common goals.
How to Apply
Applications including a filled application form for employment, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant certificates should be submitted online HERE
Qualified Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
Applications must be received by 10th February 2016.
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
KEBS is an equal opportunity employer
