Recruitment by the University of Nairobi, Kenya

Chief Technologist

AC/2/38/19- (CBPS)
Qualifications
·         Applicants must be holders of an M Sc. in one’s area of specialization plus 5 years experience at the level of Senior Technologist grade DEF.
OR
·         A B.Sc. or Higher Diploma in Meteorology or equivalent qualification plus 7 years experience as Senior Technologist Grade DEF in a busy teaching/research laboratory or operations facility. They must be proficient with standard computer applications and also have working knowledge in weather analysis and prediction tools.

Responsibilities
·         The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership. They will also be expected to supervise technical staff I and organize practicals for both undergraduate and postgraduate students

Information Officer
AD/2/39/19- ( R&T)
Qualifications
·         Must have KCSE minimum Grade C and a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science, Information systems, information Sciences or equivalent qualification recognized by KNEC
OR
·         an Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science, Information systems, information Sciences or equivalent qualification with 2 years relevant experience.
Skills
·         Must demonstrate understanding and use of relational databases and data management software
·         Must demonstrate capability to data collection, organization, analysis and report generation
·         Must have good web development and maintenance skills using latest design tools
·         Must have good systems analytical and diagnostic skills
·         Must demonstrate good numerical skills and an understanding of statistics.
·         Must have skills in the use of data analysis tools and software such as Ms excel, SPSS among others
·         Must demonstrate a sound understanding of data storage and information security in a enterprise setup and well as applicable data privacy practices and laws.
·         Must have effective communication, good interpersonal and team work skills
Duties and responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Quality Assurance Officer to process, analyze data and information for quality assurance and quality control. More specifically:
·         To Collect data, Organize, analyze and generate needed reports as per user requirements
·         To design, develop, support and continuously update and maintain departmental website
·         To provide information security and storage of data
·         To Implement and support a relational database environment
·         To ensure the necessary quality assurance and control mechanisms are in place and guaranteed.
·         To perform any other duties assigned by the Quality Assurance Officer
Experience
·         Should have at least 1 (one) years experience in a data management and web design environment.

Technologist
AD/2/40/19- (CBPS).
Qualifications
·         Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE Mean Grade C with credits in relevant science subjects and an Ordinary Diploma in Analytical Chemistry plus 3 years relevant  experience in Grade III/IV.
Responsibilities

·         The successful candidate will be expected to organize practicals  and also carry out routine analysis and maintain lab equipment.

Senior Office Assistant
AD/2/41/19- (R&T)
Qualifications
·         Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent.
·         They must have at least five years working experience in relevant offices.
·         They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head.
·         They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages.
·         They must have served as Office Assistant grade IV or equivalent position for at least three (3) years.
·         They must have good public relations.
·         They must have knowledge of the use of office equipments like photocopiers etc and must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work.
·         They must be vetted officers.
·         Applicants with previous experience in working in executive offices in an institution of higher learning will be preferred.
Responsibilities
·         The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and ability to handle highly classified information and work with minimum supervision.
·         They will also be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends.

Senior Messenger
AD/2/42/19- (R&T)
Qualifications
·         Applicants must be holders of at least a KCSE certificate or its equivalent.
·         They must have at least five years working experience in relevant offices.
·         They must have a good school leaving certificate and a good reference letter from current Section Head.
·         They must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili languages.
·         They must have served as Messenger / Cleaner grade II or equivalent position for at least three (3) years.
·         They must have good public relations.
·         They must have knowledge of the use of office equipments like photocopiers etc and must be of high integrity, reliable, disciplined and committed to work.
·         Applicants with previous experience in working in executive offices in an institution of higher learning will be preferred.
Responsibilities
·         The successful candidate will be expected to show outstanding merit and ability to handle highly classified information and work with minimum supervision.
·         They will also be expected to work during odd hours and also during weekends

Driver
AD/2/43/19- (CAE)
Qualifications
·         Applicants should be holders of at least a KCSE level of education or equivalent,
·         have a clean valid driving license classes ABCE and PSV,
·         have passed in Occupational Test Grade III,
·         a certificate in First Aid and
·         at least three (3) years satisfactory previous driving experience after obtaining license.

Senior Admin Assistant
AD/2/44/19- (R&T)
Qualifications
·         Applicants should be holders of a Bachelor’s (at least lower 2nd class Hons.) degree from a recognized university and CPS II or relevant professional or postgraduate qualification in management.
·         They should also have at least three (3) years experience as Administrative Assistant Grade CD or equivalent position.
·         They must be Computer literate
How to Apply
·         All applicants for teaching positions are required to complete and submit a hard copy of the CUE interactive application form available in the respective Departments’/ College Website.
·         College Registrars should avail the CUE Interactive Forms to Academic Members of staff in the college.
·         Applicants for academic posts (AC) should forward twelve (12) copies of their application letters accompanied by similar number of certified copies of certificates and C.Vs giving details of their qualifications, experience, research activities and publications they appear in. Applicants for non-academic posts (AD) should submit seven (7) of the above supporting documents and applications letter.
·         In both cases, applications and related documents should be forwarded through the applicants’ heads of departments and applicants should state their current designations and salaries and other benefits attached to those designations. They should quote post reference codes as shown for each posts in the advertisement.
·         Applications should be addressed as per the codes below:-
R&T    The Deputy Registrar, Recruitment & Training Section, P.O Box 30197-00100 Nairobi
CAVS   The Principal, College of Agriculture& Veterinary Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CHSS  The Principal, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CAE    The Principal, College of Architecture & Engineering, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi
CHS    The Principal, College of Health Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
CBPS   The Principal, College of Biological & Physical Sciences, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.
CLOSING DATE: Friday, March 8 , 2019.