Many Vacancies by Manpower Services, Nairobi

Legal Officer

Job Ref: MN 7851
Our Client, is a statutory institution whose mandate as a risk minimiser is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and to resolve any institution in respect of which the Corporation is appointed receiver or liquidator. The Corporation enhances incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system.
Our Client is an employer of choice and keen to recruit aggressive individuals to join the premier organization.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Manager Legal Affairs the incumbent will provide support to the Deputy General Manager Legal Affairs & Corporation Secretary in the provision of Legal advisory services to the Corporation in the course of the execution of its mandates. The officer shall provide legal expertise to the legal team in monitoring and advising the Corporation on compliance with contractual obligations, development and implementation of Board and Management strategies, policies and procedures on Legal Affairs.
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
Board Secretariat
·         Assisting the Corporation Secretary in preparing board papers including photocopying binding and circulation;
·         Assisting the Board Secretary in organizing board activities, including providing information, preparing agenda, issuing notices and preparing for the meeting, board evaluation and board development programs;
·         Assisting the Board Secretary in providing secretarial services to the Board including ensuring that the Board work plan is prepared and adhered to, circulating board papers in advance of the meeting, keeping records of attendance at meetings, keeping safe custody of the seal and a record of its usage, and preparing the Board for the annual general meeting where applicable;
·         Assisting the Board Secretary in ensuring that the minutes of the Board and Board committees are promptly prepared and circulated;
·         Assisting the Board Secretary to coordinate the Board evaluation; and
·         Assisting the Board Secretary in organizing Board retreats and seminars.
Conveyancing and Litigation
·         Receiving sermons for litigation matters and opening court files;
·         Managing court diaries and files;
·         Managing bring ups on all legal matters;
·         Drafting of court pleadings;
·         Responding to correspondences and issues arising out of court matters;
·         Open files for new cases and keep an up to date record of all court cases;
·         Develop and maintain the filing registry for the Department;
·         Manage and update the court diary;
·         Update the record on laws of Kenya;
·         Assist in attending to claimants and external advocates queries;
·         Following up payments of judgments award, claimant lawyers and claimant from finance Directorates;
·         Prepare reports on litigation matters;
·         Attending court;
·         Link between witnesses (staff) and external counsel for pre-trial briefs and statements;
·         Custodian of legal instruments sealing register;
·         Assessing legal fee notes for settlement.
Legal Advisory
·         Preparing contracts arising from procurement undertaken;
·         Preparing contracts and surveyors contracts;
·         Drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, agreements;
·         Reviewing of service provider contracts as required;
·         Drafting of legal opinions;
·         Liaising with other departments to ensure that all legal issues relating to contract are properly managed;
·         Maintaining register of all contracts entered into between the Corporation and service providers;
·         Developing partnerships instruments between the Corporations and other stakeholders e.g. MoUs;
·         Facilitating out of court Negotiations and settlements where necessary;
·         Drafting legal opinions
Qualifications
·         Four (4) years of relevant work experience
·         Bachelor’s degree in Laws from a recognized institution;
·         Diploma in Law (KSL) and Advocate of the High Court;
·         Membership to LSK; and
·         Proficiency in computer applications.
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·         Communication skills Analytical skills
·         Planning and organizing skills People Management
·         Negotiation skills
·         Mediation and influencing skills Conflict resolution skill
·         Influencing skills
·         Tact and diplomacy skills
·         Advisory skills

Communication Officer
Job Ref: MN 7841
Our Client, is a statutory institution whose mandate as a risk minimiser is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and to resolve any institution in respect of which the Corporation is appointed receiver or liquidator. The Corporation enhances incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system.
Our Client is an employer of choice and keen to recruit aggressive individuals to join the premier organization.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager, Communication the incumbent will provide support to the departmental head in Strategic leadership of the Communications Function with the aim of enhancing depositors’ confidence in the financial system. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of success in the communications sector or related fields, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
·         Assisting in the development and implementation of the Corporation’s communications strategy and policies on Corporate Social Responsibility programs
·         Assisting with the creation and distribution of press releases, speeches, and press kits as needed
·         Overseeing the corporations Website and corporate social media accounts (Respond to queries on the social media platforms)
·         Monitoring media coverage and generate media coverage reports
·         Assisting in designing, developing and distributing branded materials/products to enhance public education and awareness of the Corporation
·         Assist in conducting periodic customer satisfaction surveys and share the findings with relevant departments
·         Writing, editing and proof reading communication material to ensure consistency and compliance with the corporations branding, values, key messages and style guidelines
·         Assisting in the planning and execution of events
·         Responding to requests and comments sent to customer care and Information email accounts
·         Undertake any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
·         At least four (4) years of relevant work experience
·         Bachelor’s degree in Communications from a recognized institution
·         Member of a professional Public Relations body of either Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK) or the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·         IT and social media skills
·         Research skills
·         Writing skills
·         Interpersonal and communication skills
·         Problem solving skills
·         Planning and organizing

Financial Accounting Officer
Job Ref: MN 7833
Our Client, is a statutory institution whose mandate as a risk minimiser is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and to resolve any institution in respect of which the Corporation is appointed receiver or liquidator. The Corporation enhances incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system.
Our Client is an employer of choice and keen to recruit aggressive individuals to join the premier organization.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Financial Accounting the incumbent will provide support to the departmental head in providing support in the financial accounting functions of the department.
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
·         Participating in the preparing Management accounts and reports
·         Participating in preparing of external audit schedules and reports
·         Participating in the Corporation Budgeting process
·         Participating and responding to audit queries
·         Ensuring proper and efficient fund management
·         Participating in the Corporation’s Financial reporting
·         Performing journal entries as per established and statutory accounting standards
·         Receiving and processing invoices for payment as per approved procedures and policies;
·         Participating in processing LPOs as per approved procedures in the Corporation operations;
·         Assisting in establishing and managing vendor information and standard payment terms within the accounting system and scheduling invoices for payment within a given framework;
·         Assisting in communicating with suppliers and internal clients to obtain information and clarify/resolve issues;
·         Participating in validation of invoices for accuracy, and assigning correct vendor code;
·         Entering invoice information into PASTEL Accounts Payable system to generate payment voucher;
·         Assisting in timely payment of all invoices;
·         Undertaking monthly reconciliation of the GRN accrual;
·         Assisting in the preparation of VAT, WHT and installment tax returns under the supervision of the Senior Accountant (Treasury);
Qualifications
·         Four (4) years relevant work experience, three of which must be in investment/portfolio management
·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field
·         CPA (K) Qualification
·         Membership of good standing with ICPAK/ACCA
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·         ICT Skills
·         Judgement Skills
·         Analytical Skills
·         Decision Making Skills
·         Good Communication Skills
·         Attention to Detail
·         Report Writing skills
·         Organizational skills

Accounting Officer
Job Ref: MN 7834
Our Client, is a statutory institution whose mandate as a risk minimiser is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and to resolve any institution in respect of which the Corporation is appointed receiver or liquidator. The Corporation enhances incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system.
Our Client is an employer of choice and keen to recruit aggressive individuals to join the premier organization.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Officer, Financial Accounting the incumbent will provide support to the departmental head in providing support to financial functional assignments of the department.
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
·         Participating in the preparing Management accounts and reports
·         Participating in preparing of external audit schedules and reports
·         Participating in the Corporation’s Budgeting process
·         Participating and responding to audit queries
·         Participating in the Corporation’s Financial reporting
·         Performing journal entries as per established and statutory accounting standards
·         Assisting the departmental head in preparation of the Corporation’s Strategic plan;
·         Assisting in formulating appropriate financial policies and procedures;
·         Reconciling of ledger accounts;
·         Reviewing payments /online requests for petty cash, stores requisition;
·         Preparing financial statements –quarterly and Annually;
·         Assisting in establishing and managing vendor information and standard payment terms within the accounting system and scheduling invoices for payment within a given framework;
·         Assisting in communicating with suppliers and internal clients to obtain information and clarify/resolve issues;
·         Participating in validation of invoices for accuracy, and assigning
·         Preparing the annual tax deductions returns and furnishing staff and the Board as appropriate;
·         Maintaining invoices and LPO/LSO file and make the necessary follow-up to ensure that items are cleared promptly;
·         Maintaining and updating regularly the Fixed Assets Register, including computation of monthly depreciation and posting the same to the General Ledger;
·         Posting transactions in the general ledger, cash book and other subsidiary ledgers; and
·         Monitoring monthly revenues and expenses and where applicable ensure that they are accrued or posted in the correct accounting period.
Qualifications
·         Four (4) years relevant work experience, three of which must be in investment/portfolio management
·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field
·         CPA (K) / ACCA final Qualification
·         Proficiency in Computer applications
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·         ICT Skills
·         Judgement Skills
·         Analytical Skills
·         Decision Making Skills
·         Good Communication Skills
·         Attention to Detail
·         Report Writing skills
·         Organizational skills

Fund Investment Officer
Job Ref: MN 7843
Our Client, is a statutory institution whose mandate as a risk minimiser is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and to resolve any institution in respect of which the Corporation is appointed receiver or liquidator. The Corporation enhances incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system.
Our Client is an employer of choice and keen to recruit aggressive individuals to join the premier organization.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Fund Investment the incumbent will provide support to the departmental head in providing Support to the Fund Investment Function.
Responsibilities
·         Assisting in managing the fund’s investments and ensuring that the fund’s strategy is aligned with its goals;
·         Ensuring that the Fund operates in accordance with regulations outlined in the relevant Act, and by other authorities;
·         Identifying Fund investment opportunities with the highest return to ensure growth
·         Analysing daily investment activities;
·         Preparing weekly investment proposals;
·         Maintaining a register for Investments;
·         Reconciling weekly CDS account to the investment register;
·         Implementing the investment Committee decisions;
·         Monitoring of investment redemptions and interest maturities;
·         Preparing investment reports;
·         Participating in the preparing Management accounts and reports
·         Participating in preparing of external audit schedules and reports
·         Participating in Corporation’s Budgeting process
·         Participating and responding to audit queries
·         Ensuring proper and efficient fund management
·         Participating in corporation’s Financial reporting
·         Performing journal entries as per established and statutory accounting standards.
Qualifications
·         Four (4) years relevant work experience, three of which must be in investment/portfolio management
·         Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field
·         CPA (K) Qualification
·         Membership of good standing with ICPAK/ACCA
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·         ICT Skills
·         Judgement skills
·         Analytical Skills
·         Decision Making Skills
·         Good Communication Skills
·         Attention to Detail
·         Report Writing skills
·         Organizational skills

Senior ICT Officer
Job Ref: MN 7839
Our Client, is a statutory institution whose mandate as a risk minimiser is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and to resolve any institution in respect of which the Corporation is appointed receiver or liquidator. The Corporation enhances incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system.
Our Client is an employer of choice and keen to recruit aggressive individuals to join the premier organization.
Responsibilities
·         Designing, installing, administering, and optimizing company servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary
·         Responsible for administration and upgrading of network systems
·         Ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment such as routers and switches to ensure their smooth and reliable operation to fulfil the corporation’s objectives and process.
·         Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed to identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks
·         Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, disaster recovery sites and other network appliances
·         Manage planning and maintenance of network cabling, data center and disaster recovery sites
·         Maintains and adds new user accounts to the network, sets up E-mail mailboxes, maintains email distribution groups
·         Participate in managing all network security solutions
·         Participate in network/ server and systems security audits while ensuring regular system backups, test and recovery
·         Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields, from a recognized University,
·         At least four ( 4) years’ relevant work experience;
·         Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques;
·         Relevant professional database certification
·         System Administration/System Engineer certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, CISA, ERP, CRM is an added advantage
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·         Ability to handle highly confidential information/material
·         Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
·         Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
·         Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
·         Highly self-motivated and directed.
·         Analytical skills
·         management skills
·         Creativity and Innovation skills
·         Trouble shooting skills
·         Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.

Senior ICT Officer
Job Ref: MN 7839
Our Client, is a statutory institution whose mandate as a risk minimiser is to provide a deposit insurance scheme for customers of member institutions and to resolve any institution in respect of which the Corporation is appointed receiver or liquidator. The Corporation enhances incentives for sound risk management and generally promote the stability of the financial system.
Our Client is an employer of choice and keen to recruit aggressive individuals to join the premier organization.
Responsibilities
·         Designing, installing, administering, and optimizing company servers and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications supported by tuning the servers as necessary
·         Responsible for administration and upgrading of network systems
·         Ensure optimal operation of all network hardware and equipment such as routers and switches to ensure their smooth and reliable operation to fulfil the corporation’s objectives and process.
·         Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed to identify and remedy network performance bottlenecks
·         Ensure network connectivity of all servers, workstations, telephony equipment, disaster recovery sites and other network appliances
·         Manage planning and maintenance of network cabling, data center and disaster recovery sites
·         Maintains and adds new user accounts to the network, sets up E-mail mailboxes, maintains email distribution groups
·         Participate in managing all network security solutions
·         Participate in network/ server and systems security audits while ensuring regular system backups, test and recovery
·         Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related fields, from a recognized University,
·         At least four ( 4) years’ relevant work experience;
·         Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques;
·         Relevant professional database certification
·         System Administration/System Engineer certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA, CISA, ERP, CRM is an added advantage
Key Competencies, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
·         Ability to handle highly confidential information/material
·         Ability to conduct research into networking issues and products as required
·         Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
·         Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
·         Highly self-motivated and directed.
·         Analytical skills
·         management skills
·         Creativity and Innovation skills
·         Trouble shooting skills
·         Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Compliance With Chapter Six (6) Of The Constitution Of Kenya
Applicants are required to immediately initiate self-clearance (Comply with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya) from: –
·         Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax Compliance Certificate)
·         Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
·         Department of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct)
·         Higher Education Loans Board
·         A Credit Reference Bureau
Please bring the receipts or evidence of the above self-clearance effort to Manpower Services if invited for the preliminary interview. Do not wait to be invited by Manpower Services for you to commence clearance of Chapter 6 requirements
How to Apply
If you meet the requirements as stipulated above, please email your application letter accompanied with a detailed CV and application clearly indicating your current position, current/past and expected remuneration (monthly salary and allowances) to the following email address: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com on or before close of business on Friday, 5th July, 2019.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. Canvassing in any way will lead to automatic disqualification. Persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.