Established
in 1969, Kenya Utalii College (KUC) is Africa’s premier hospitality and tourism
training institution. With over 60,000 graduates to date, the College remains
the region’s single largest producer of skilled personnel for the hospitality
and tourism industry: a large number of whom hold top-ranking positions in
renowned organizations all over the world.
Accordingly,
the Council is looking for an experienced and vibrant professional to fill the
following position:
Financial
Controller (1
Post)
Grade E3
Reporting
to the Principal, the incumbent will be responsible to provide leadership in
the division, sound management of finances and general supervision of Accounts,
Operation Control and Credit Control.
Roles
and Responsibilities
·
Co-ordination and preparation of the
College’s annual recurrent and capital budgets for presentation to the College
Council and National Treasury within the stipulated time;
·
Preparation of annual accounts for
the College for presentation to the College Council within the stipulated time;
·
Liaison with the Auditor General
Corporations on audit of the College accounts in line with the State
Corporations Act;
·
Liaison with the various Government
and Non-governmental organisations in connection with the costing, billing and
receiving of international students’ fees;
·
Provide support and guidance to the
Management team in strategically planning the financial requirements of the
institution and in the management of their departmental budgets;
·
Maintain and ensure accurate
financial reports on a timely basis;
·
Management and maintenance of assets
register;
·
Advisory role to the Council on
financial issues;
·
Providing financial leadership, risk
management, reviewing financial performance and ensuring action plans are in
place to meet College commitments;
·
Providing strategic advice with
regards to business initiatives and projects and assisting in the execution of
business strategies;
·
Ensuring timely and accurate
reporting on costs/revenue by cost centre and ensuring regular updating of
forecasts in the light of changes in costs and revenue;
·
Producing financial statements,
reports and analysis to aid in decision making and implementing financial decisions.
Skills
and Attributes
·
Masters degree in Accounting and/or
Financial Management, Finance or related field from a recognized university,
with seven (7) years relevant working experience, three (3) of which must be at
senior management level;
·
CPA (K), ACCA or equivalent
·
A member of good standing with the
Institute of Chartered Public Accountants (ICPAK);
·
Working experience with ERPs.
·
Good communication skills;
·
Team player;
·
Result-oriented;
·
Excellent analytical skills.
Human Resources Manager
1 Post
Grade E3
Reporting to the Principal, the Human
Resources Manager will be responsible for planning, co-ordinating and
implementing the human resource and administration policies, strategies,
systems and processes aligned to the College objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Ensuring correct interpretation and
implementation of human resource policies, rules and regulations, including
those related to pensions, salaries, labour laws and other statutes relating to
human resource;
·
Conduct a regular and comprehensive
functional review and staff audit and provide a strategic direction on its
appropriateness;
·
Ensure the development of appropriate
administration structures to ensure optimum utilisation of staff;
·
Oversee the implementation of an
effective human resource management information system for monitoring, tracking
and evaluating employees activities;
·
Benefits administration as well as
employee relations aimed at staff morale, increasing productivity and enhancing
organisational effectiveness;
·
Lead and facilitate change management
and implement leadership, management and staff development programmes for
efficient service delivery;
·
Maintain manpower, succession and
development plans for talent and critical staff to support business plans;
·
Advising on proper recruitment,
deployment, staff performance and career progression;
·
Making appropriate recommendations
and proposals on human resource planning and succession management;
·
Enforcing safety and security
procedures and measures;
·
Guiding, mentoring and supervision of
staff under him/her.
Skills and Attributes
·
Masters degree in Human Resource or
Business with a specialization in human resource from a recognised university
in Kenya;
·
A Diploma in human resource
management;
·
Minimum seven (7) years relevant
working experience, three (3) of which must be at senior management level;
·
A member of good standing with the
Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) or other recognised professional
bodies;
·
Working experience with HRMIS.
·
Demonstrated outstanding professional
competence in human resource management issues;
·
Team player, result-oriented, possess
strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
·
Conversant with the Kenya Labour
Laws;
·
Proficiency in MS Office computer
applications.
General Manager, Utalii Hotel
1 Post
Grade E3
Reporting to the Principal, the
General Manager, Utalii Hotel shall be responsible for achieving optimal guest
satisfaction and a good working environment to attain all set objectives.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Creating and operating environment
that assures consistent guest satisfaction;
·
Monitoring the performance of the
hotel through verification and analysis of guest satisfaction systems and
financial reports;
·
Maintaining product and service
quality standards by conducting ongoing evaluations and investigating
complaints;
·
Developing accurate and aggressive
long and short-range financial objectives consistent with the College’s mission
statement;
·
Preparing financial reports for
management that clearly explains operational effectiveness, trends and
variances;
·
Establishing and maintaining a
pro-active human resource function to ensure employee motivation, training and
development, wage and benefits administration and compliance with established
labour regulations;
·
Executing marketing, sales and
operational activities, producing results that meet or exceed the hotel’s
business plan;
·
Ensuring good safety practices of
employees and guests, assisting in the maintenance of proper emergency and
security procedures;
·
Establishing and maintaining
applicable preventive maintenance programmes to protect the physical assets of
the hotel;
Skills and Attributes
·
Bachelors degree in Hospitality,
Marketing or any business related field from a university recognised in Kenya;
·
A Diploma in Hotel Management;
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Minimum seven (7) years relevant
working experience, three (3) of which must be at senior management level;
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Membership in a professional body.
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Demonstrated success in operating at
least a four-star hotel with a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in a Hotel/Lodge/Resort;
·
In-depth experience in Food &
Beverage and Rooms;
·
Must be proficient in all areas of
Hotel operations;
·
Hands-on leadership style and must be
entrepreneurial, independent thinking and self-starter with a focus to
achieving exceptional results.
Chief Supplies Officer
1 Post
Grade E1
The Chief Supplies Officer will
report to the Deputy Principal and will be responsible for effective and
efficient management of procurement services for the College, Utalii Hotel and
College projects.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Planning, implementing and reviewing
the College’s annual Procurement Plan
·
Working with College Management and
Departmental Heads in developing and reviewing Divisional and Departmental
Plans;
·
Ensuring user departments adhere to
Procurement Plans;
·
Initialling and facilitating
processes to ensure timely delivery of quality goods, works and services;
·
Ensuring that the college’s
procurement plans are in line with the financial budgets;
·
Ensuring that all College’s
procurement and disposal are conducted in accordance with the relevant
procurement legislation, regulations and procedures;
·
Preparing professional opinion for
the Principal on the procurement or asset disposal proceedings;
·
Managing the relationship between the
suppliers and the College;
·
Supervision and appraisal of staff in
the procurement department.
Skills and Attributes
·
Bachelor degree in Commerce or
Economics or Supplies and Procurement or its equivalent with at least seven (7)
years working experience, three (3) of which must be at senior level in a busy
procurement department in a reputable organization (a Masters degree in the
relevant area will have an added advantage);
·
A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies
Management or its equivalent;
·
Member of relevant professional body
with good standing;
·
Experience in hospitality industry
will be an added advantage;
·
Sound knowledge of Public procurement
legislation, regulations and procedures
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Demonstrated personal integrity;
·
Management skills: Problem-solving,
Analytical, Attention to essential detail, Planning and Organising skills;
·
Excellent presentation, oral and
written communication skills;
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Ability to make critical and timely
decisions in a highly sensitive environment
·
Exemplary knowledge of the
application of the Public Procurement Act;
·
Willingness and ability to work long
hours.
Chief Legal Officer & Corporation Secretary
1 Post
Grade E1
Reporting to the Principal, the Chief
Legal Officer & Corporation Secretary will be responsible for providing
legal counsel to the College and will provide professional legal advice, so as
to ensure legal compliance, advice on dispute prevention and resolution and
support legal reform initiatives.
He/she will also be responsible for
College Council matters.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Provide a dependable reference point
to the College Council and the Management on policy changes by monitoring the
operating environment and offer a legal advisory service that is premised on a
platform that is well researched, reasoned and timely;
·
Ensure compliance with legislative
instruments with regard to contracting, the constitutional framework on the
laws setting up the College, dispute resolution and petitions and oversee the
provision of legal services to the College in its legal relations, employment,
procurement, financial management and projects;
·
Develop preventive legal strategies
to forestall avoidable disputes, controversies and litigation;
·
Ensure that all legal disputes
concerning the College are professionally resolved including prosecution and/or
defence of the College’s cases;
·
Advise the Principal and Management
in the outsourcing of legal work and other contracted services and ensure that
the College obtains value for money;
·
Providing legal advisory services to
the Management and the Board to ensure statutory compliance with existing law
and regulatory requirements;
·
Providing Corporation secretarial
services to the Board, and to the Management committees of the College;
·
Ensure effective and efficient
consolidation and dispatch of Council agenda;
·
Attending Council meetings and
advising on legal requirements;
·
Disseminate the decisions of the
Council to relevant Divisional heads for implementation;
·
Inducting new Council members and
ensuring preservation of records for all Council’s business;
·
Developing and carrying out reviews
of the code of conduct and manual for the Council.
Skills and Attributes
·
Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a
university recognized in Kenya with at least seven (7) years working
experience, three (3) of which must be at a senior level in a busy and
reputable organisation [those in possession of a
·
Masters degree (LLM) will have an
added advantage];
·
Must be an Advocate of the High Court
of Kenya;
·
A member of good standing with the
Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
·
Certified Public Secretary (CPSK).
·
Good computer skills;
·
Has demonstrable skills in
orientation to detail;
·
A good organizer with individual
leadership skills;
·
Strategic orientation and
demonstrates a flair in continuous learning and research;
·
An astute communicator in both oral
and written communication skills;
·
Willingness and ability to work long
hours;
·
Has had a distinguished career in
their respective fields.
Sales and Marketing Manager, Utalii Hotel
1 Post
Grade C3
Reporting to the Deputy General
Manager of Utalii Hotel, the Sales and Marketing Manager will be responsible
for maximizing the hotel’s revenues by developing programs to increase
occupancy and make profitable use of its accommodation, meeting and leisure
facilities.
He/she will also be expected to
manage the hotel as a brand.
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Formulating and implementing sound
marketing plans, policies, procedures and marketing strategies;
·
Organise marketing campaigns to
promote product/brand awareness and improve customer loyalty and traffic;
·
Oversee designing, development and
implementation of new products and services;
·
Innovate new products to attract
clients;
·
Establish and maintain good corporate
relations and implement customer care management programmes;
·
Monitor and advise on the marketing
trends and competition through marketing intelligence survey;
·
Preparing and presenting marketing
reports;
·
Review comments from customers on
products and services and take corrective action;
·
Spearhead and co-ordinate theme
nights and festivity events;
·
Budget preparation for the department;
·
Ensure performance targets are met.
Skills and Attributes
·
Bachelor of Commerce Degree or
Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing Option)
·
A member of a relevant professional
marketing body
·
Five (5) years’ working experience,
three (3) of which must be in a senior position
Laboratory Technologist
1 Post
Grade C2
Reporting to the Clinical Officer,
the Laboratory Technologist will assist in maintain the Health and wellbeing of
Staff and Students
Roles and Responsibilities
·
Discharge of Laboratory investigative
services to patients /Client by applying the laid down standard operation.
·
Planning and budgeting for laboratory
commodities.
·
Ordering, receiving and storing
laboratory requests and chemicals and maintaining the stocks of the same to
inventory
·
Compiling and submitting laboratory
reports.
·
Any other responsibility that may be
assigned by the supervisor.
Skills and Attributes
·
Must be in possession of a Diploma in
Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized Institution.
·
Must hold a practicing license with
KMLTTB.
·
Higher Diploma in Laboratory Sciences
(Haemotology) will have an added advantage
·
Work experience for over five (5)
years in a busy hospital and over five (5) years as the in-charge
·
Good communication skills
·
Team player, honest and reliable
·
Able to maintain confidentiality
Chapter Six Requirements
Candidates will be required to
satisfy the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 on
Leadership and Integrity and are, therefore, required to submit clearance
certificates from the following institutions together with their application:
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax
Compliance Certificate)
·
Higher Education Loans Board
·
Ethics & Anti-Corruption
Commission
·
Directorate of Criminal
Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct)
·
A Report from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
How to Apply
Interested Candidates may apply in
writing or via e-mail.
Applications must include a cover
letter and detailed CV stating relevant experience and qualifications, current
position, remuneration, contact details and references.
Applications must be received on or
before 16th November, 2016: late submissions will be rejected.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Chairman, Council,
Kenya Utalii College,
Off Thika Road,
P. O. Box 31052-00600,
Nairobi
E-mail applications should be sent
to: chairman@utalii.co.ke
Only those shortlisted will be
contacted.