DIRECTOR, KENYATTA UNIVERSITY TV & RADIO – GRADE 15
Reporting to the Vice
–Chancellor, the Director, KU TV & Radio will manage and oversee all work
activities at KU TV & Radio.
Responsibilities
- Perform all executive producer roles through
planning, co-coordinating and controlling the production and operation
of TV & Radio
- Managing, directing and evaluating the performance
of a team of producers, programmers and designers to follow through the
departmental strategy
- Initiation, formulation and implementation of TV
and Radio Programme policies and interpretation of National Policies
affecting Programmes.
- Develop and maintain attractive program schedules
to ensure growth and sustainability of audience.
- Oversee the station’s budget by developing and
implementing sales and marketing plans
- Planning, co-coordinating and controlling the
production and operation of TV channels
- Consistent identification of communication
solutions, needs and opportunities for the TV channels
- Proactively networking with local and
international partners to provide a wide spectrum of beneficial working
relationships to the University TV &Radio.
- Participating in high level presentation at Board
and Management level and represent KU TV & Radio interests.
- Prepare periodic reports for management as may be
requested from time to time.
Qualifications
A minimum of Masters
Degree in TV Production, Communication, Radio Production or any other
relevant media studies qualification from a registered and recognized
institution with at least five (5) years working experience as a TV Director,
Radio Director or Producer or any other comparable position in print or
electronic media
OR
A Masters Degree in any
other area with a HND or Diploma in Media studies from a registered and
recognized institution with five (5) years work experience in print or
electronic media
- Well versed with relevant legislations
- Knowledge of professional standards
- Must be conversant with contemporary and future
trends and dynamics of broadcast media industry
- High integrity and ability to work without close
supervision
Additional Skills /
Requirements:
- Critical Thinking
- Communication skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
PENSIONS MANAGER – GRADE
15
Reporting to the
Kenyatta University Pension Trustee Board, the Pensions Manager will work
together with the Kenyatta University Employee Pension Fund to carry out the
following functions.
Responsibilities
- To give advice to the University in relation to
legislative issues concerning pensions.
- Be in charge of management of the University’s
pension scheme
- Responsible for all statements, advice and
information given to employees and members of the pension scheme as
required.
- Ensure monthly and annual reconciliation of
contributions to the pension scheme.
- In consultation with the Board of Trustees, make
decisions with regard to the running of the Pension Schemes by
interpretation of scheme rules, legislation and current practice.
- Act as the first stage decision maker for Internal
Disputes Resolution and make appropriate decisions on behalf of the
Scheme
Qualifications
- Masters’ Degree in Financial Management or any
other relevant area from a recognized institution
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting Option)
- Holder of CPA (K).
- At least five (5) years relevant working
experience in a similar position in a reputable organization
Additional Skills /
Requirements
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR
– GRADE 15
Reporting to the Vice
Chancellor, the Chief Internal Auditor will work together with the University
Management and the University Council Audit Committee to provide internal
processes control and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the development of implementation policies
and procedures that guide the University Internal Audit Functions.
- Carry out a full audit cycle on University
Operation effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all
applicable government directives and regulations.
- Analyze and evaluate reports, data and any other
relevant documentation from Finance Department and recommend how
procedures and processes can be made more effective.
- Facilitate the development and implementation of
the yearly Internal Audit plan
- Provide Management with reports on internal audit
activities and engagements, as may be required.
- Provide quarterly reports to the University Council
Audit Committee to facilitate decision making.
- Carry out investigative audits as may be requested
by Management from time to time.
- Liaise with external auditors in both interim and
final audits, for an external opinion of the financial affairs of Kenyatta
University.
Qualifications
- Masters’ Degree in Financial Management or any
other relevant area from a registered and recognized institution
- Bachelors’ Degree in Commerce, Business Management
or any equivalent from a registered and recognized institution
- CPA (K), ACCA or the equivalent qualification
- At least five years’ working experience as a
Senior Finance Manager in a reputable organization.
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
- Knowledge of Accounting systems
- Knowledge of the relevant legislations
- Knowledge of professional standards
Additional Skills /
Requirements
- Communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Must pass the integrity test as required by
Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya
How to Apply
The terms for the above
position includes a two (2) year performance based renewable contract, a
generous medical scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
The applicants should
provide full details of educational and professional qualification, work
experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number and e-mail
address.
Copies of certificates
and testimonials should also be enclosed giving the names and addresses of
three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in area
of specialization.
Applicants and Referees
should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Administration)
Kenyatta University
PO. BOX 43844 –
00100 NAIROBI
Applications and letters
from the referees should be received not later than
11TH NOVEMBER
2021
Kenyatta University is
an equal opportunity employer and canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
Women and persons with
disability are encouraged to apply.
Only successful candidates
will be contacted