Massive Recruitment by Kenya School of Government (Over 50 Vacancies)

Office Administrator

Ref. no. NGAAF/10/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

·         Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Office Administrator shall be responsible for:

·         Systematic maintenance of official records and ease of retrieval of information

·         Maintenance of office diary and records of daily visits

·         Security of classified information, records, documents and equipment

·         Drafting responses in routine correspondences

·         Organization and servicing of meetings.

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen Kenya

·         Have at least two (2) years of experience in office administration

·         Have a Diploma from a recognized institution in Secretarial Studies. A Certificate in public relations and customer care will be an added advantage.

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

·         Be Computer literate

ICT Officer

Ref. no. NGAAF/11/2017:

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

The Information Communication Technology Officer shall be responsible for:

·         Development and implementation of the ICT strategy

·         Analysis, design, codification, testing and application of computer programmes

·         Maintenance of support systems, support services and training

·         Repair and maintenance of ICT equipment

·         Installation, certification and configuration of ICT equipment

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Information Communication Technology. A higher diploma in Computer Science, ICT or equivalent from a recognized institution will be an added advantage

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Subordinate Staff

Ref. no. NGAAF/12/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

The Subordinate staff shall be responsible for:

·         Office tidiness and cleanliness

·         Opening and closing of the office at the right time

·         Preparation of office tea

·         Distribution of mails within and outside the office

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum Mean Grade of D or equivalent qualification

·         Have good communication and interpersonal skills

·         Be able to take instructions and work with minimal supervision

All candidates must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya on Leadership and
Integrity, and obtain appropriate certification from the:

·         Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission

·         Kenya Revenue Authority

·         Directorate of Criminal Investigations

·         Higher Education Loans Board

Chief Executive Officer

Ref. no. NGAAF/01/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for:

·         Provision of strategic leadership for realization of the mandate of the Fund

·         High level staff performance and productivity

·         Budgetary discipline and expenditure control

·         Formulation and implementation of annual work plans with a focus on realization of Kenya Vision 2030

·         Appropriate policy and technical management advice to the Board

·         Implementation of Board decisions and guidelines

·         Establishment and operation of efficient administrative structure and processes

·         Promotion of integrity and good governance

·         The duties and obligation of Accounting Officer

·         The function of Secretary to the Board

·         Preparation and submission of operational reports to the Board

·         Compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements

·         Formulation and application of risk mitigation measures

·         Positive corporate image and establishment of harmonious relationship with stakeholders

·         Review and formulation of mechanism for monitoring and evaluation.

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have at least five years of experience in the field of social development

·         Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Business Administration, Economics and Social
Science. Master’s degree qualification will be an added advantage

·         Have undertaken a leadership course lasting not less than six weeks from a recognized institution

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Kenya development agenda in respect to social and economic
empowerment of communities and groups

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

·         Be a strategic thinker and results oriented

·         Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications

County Coordinators

Ref. no. NGAAF/2/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

The County Coordinator shall be responsible for:

·         Coordination of activities of the Fund

·         Safe custody of equipment and records of operation

·         Performance and productivity of staff at the County level

·         The function of Secretary to the NGAAF County Committee

·         Preparation and submission of operational reports to the NGAAF County Committee

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have at least three years of experience in the field of public finance management and/or social development

·         Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in Business Administration, Economics and Social Science. A course in project planning shall be an added advantage

·         Have undertaken a management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized institution

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

·         Be computer literate

Programs Manager

Ref. no. NGAAF/03/2017:

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Programs Manager shall be responsible for:

·         Formulation and implementation of programs that enhance Government affirmative action

·         Development and implementation of work plans aligned to the Fund objectives

·         Coordination, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of public awareness programs

·         Program reviews to inform development of appropriate policies

·         Teamwork approach in development of program proposals

·         Preparation and implementation of program budgets

·         Program appraisal

·         Resource mobilization.

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have at least five (5) years of experience in project management

·         Have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in social sciences, project management

·         Demonstrate knowledge in project management

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

·         Be computer literate

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Ref. no. NGAAF/04/2017: (1 POST)

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager shall be responsible for:

·         Development and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting system

·         Studies and preparation of reports on baseline surveys; and program implementation, performance, impact and outcomes

·         Implementation of the Management Information System for data collection and analysis

·         Safe custody of operational records and data in the Management Information System

·         Staff training in Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

·         Compliance with reporting requirements on ME&R

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have at least five (5) years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of programs and projects

·         Have a degree from a recognized university in social sciences, or project management

·         Be computer literate especially in the application of advanced computer packages for quantitative and qualitative analysis and data base storage

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Finance Manager

Ref. no. NGAAF/05/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Manager shall be responsible for:

·         Budget preparation, revisions and execution

·         Expenditure and systems control

·         Preparation of appropriate and accurate financial statements and reports in compliance with Public Finance

·         Management Act and the International Public Sector Accounting Standards

·         Development and implementation of chart of accounts

·         Safe custody of accountable documents and financial records

·         Facilitation of financial audits

·         Bank reconciliations

·         Be computer literate

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have at least five (5) years of experience in financial management

·         Have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in commerce, accounting, business administration, finance, and economics

·         Demonstrate knowledge of accounting procedures in the public sector

·         Be computer literate especially in accounting applications

·         Be a member of a professional body

HR Manager

Ref. no. NGAAF/06/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Human Resource Manager shall be responsible for:

·         Development and implementation of human resource management strategy

·         Formulation of human resource management policies and plans

·         Regular job analysis, job descriptions and development of competency profiles

·         Hiring and training of staff

·         Providing guidelines development of individual work plans

·         Training needs assessment to guide human resource development

·         Implementation of the performance management system

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have at least five (5) years of experience in Human Resource Management

·         Have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in human resource management or social science.

·         A Diploma in Human Resource Management will be an added advantage

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

·         Be computer literate

Supply Chain Manager

Ref. no. NGAAF/07/2017

The Kenya School of Government is a State Corporation founded under an Act of Parliament. The mandate of the School is to provide support for the transformation of the public service through development of professional expertise and public service values; problem-solving research that informs public policy; and consultancy services for organizational reengineering to achieve sophistication, adaptability and responsiveness for competitive advantage.

Duties

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Supply Chain Manager shall be responsible for:

·         Preparation of professional opinion for the attention of the CEO

·         Efficient performance of the procurement function

·         Compliance with Public Procurement and Disposal Act and attendant regulations in the procurement process

·         Maintenance of procurement and asset disposal records

·         Maintenance of the Asset Register

·         Periodic stock taking.

Requirements

For appointment to this position, a candidate should:

·         Be a citizen of Kenya

·         Have at least five (5) years of experience in public procurement

·         Have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in Accounting, Commerce, Law, Public Administration, Purchasing and Supplies Management, and Supply Chain Management. A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies

·         Management or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage

·         Demonstrate knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations;

·         Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

·         Be computer literate

How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Women, youth and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Applications should be accompanied by detailed Curriculum Vitae including three (3) referees, mobile telephone contact, copies of National Identity Card, relevant certificates and other testimonials. Applications citing the Reference Number of relevant position should be sent in both soft and hard copies to:

The Director General
Kenya School of Government
Email: ngaafjobs@ksg.ac.ke
P.O Box 23030-00604
Lower Kabete
NAIROBI

Applications should be received by Friday September 21, 2017 at 5.00p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be offered three-year contracts, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
NGAAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and gender equality.

This advertisement is also available on the Kenya School of Government website www.ksg.ac.ke.  Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.