Massive Recruitment at NCCK (17 Positions)


NCCK, an umbrella organisation for Protestant Churches and Christian Organisations registered in Kenya, invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates, to fill the following position:
Credit Control Assistant, Head Office (CCA – HO)

Reporting to the Operations Manager Resorts, this position is responsible for debt collection / debt recovery for all Council debts within strict time lines.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Certified Credit Professionals (CCP) Finalist
  • CPA II
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent
  • 2 years experience in debt collection / debt recovery mainly in the hospitality industry
Other Competencies:
  • Must be able to use initiative and imagination to achieve targeted credit management results, while promoting customer service relations
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail with emphasis to account reconciliations
Finance and Administration Director, Head Office (Ref: FAD - HO)

Reporting to the General Secretary, this position is responsible for giving leadership in the establishment, maintenance, development and implementation of sound financial management and accounting policies, procedures, systems and practices as well as providing overall supervision of Council’s administrative function.

The incumbent will also be responsible for making decisions on issues related to property and investments as well as making recommendations to the Management and the Finance and Administration Committee on finance, properties, investments and administrative issues.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in commerce, business administration, economics
  • Masters Degree in a relevant field
  • CPA (K) or its equivalent
  • Knowledge in general risk management
  • 10 years post qualification experience three of which should be in a senior professional position
Other Competencies:
  • Proven financial management and general administration skills
  • Experience in property and fixed assets management
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Experience in computerized accounting systems
  • Must be a team player

Sous Chef Indian Cuisine, Jumuia Conference & Beach Resort, Kanamai (Ref: SCIC – JCBR)

Reporting to the Chef, this position is responsible for supervising food preparation, production, kitchen hygiene and correct handling of kitchen equipment so as to meet guest and staff satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  • Diploma in Food Production
  • Proven knowledge of Indian Cuisine
  • 3 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
  • Enthusiastic, outgoing and guest driven
  • Supervisory and organizational skills

Resort Technician, Jumuia Conference and Beach Resort, Kanamai (Ref: RT -JCBR)

Reporting to the Resort Manager, this position is responsible for maintenance and repairs of facilities and equipment at the Resort.

The position involves making recommendations to the Manager on operational issues related to maintenance of facilities and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent
  • Government Trade Test Grade II
  • 2 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
  • Must have knowledge of electrical and electronic systems
  • Familiar with repairs, operations and maintenance of various equipment and machinery
  • Flexibility and readiness to work long and odd hours
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

Resort Manager, Jumuia Conference & Beach Resort, Kanamai (Ref: MGR – JCBR)

Reporting to the Operations Manager Resorts, this position will be responsible for providing overall leadership and management of the Resort with a view to ensuring that it operates at a profit while at the same time offering quality service in a Christian environment.

The incumbent will be responsible for making recommendations on policies and procedures to the Operations Manager Resorts, as well as directing the strategic programmes and operational activities of the Resort.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management
  • Post graduate diploma in Hotel Management if the applicant does not have a degree in Hotel Management
  • 5 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
  • Self driven motivator
  • Demonstrable marketing, customer service and public relations competencies
  • Clear financial and human resource management experience
  • Resource and business management capacities
  • Innovative and quality conscious

Receptionist (2) Positions:

Jumuia Guest House, Nakuru (Ref: REC – JGH)
Jumuia Conference & Beach Resort, Kanamai (Ref: REC – JCBR)

(Kindly use the reference for the preferred location)

Reporting to the Head of Reception, this position will be responsible for managing the reception, attending to inquiries, receiving guests, attending to their needs and disseminating information to other departments.

The position involves making recommendations to the Head of Reception on issues related to the reception and front office operations.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Kenya Secondary School Education (KCSE) or equivalent
  • Advanced Certificate in Front Office Operations2 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
  • Courteous and smart appearance
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
Programme Officer, Refugee Service Project, Head Office (Ref: PORSP – HO)

Reporting to the Senior Programme Officer, Capacity Building for Membership, this position will be responsible for providing leadership in the management and implementation of the Refugees Services Project.

This position involves making recommendations to the SPO, Capacity Building for Membership on matters related to area of work.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences
  • 3 years’ experience
Other Competencies:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Capacity building, planning and organizational skills
  • Computer literate
  • Fund-raising skills
  • Strong networking skills
  • Experience in refugee operations

Operations Manager Resorts, Head Office (Ref: OMR – HO)

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Director, this position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and management to Jumuia Resorts with a view to achieving agreed targets and performance standards.

The incumbent will be responsible for making decisions on issues related to the Jumuia Resorts within policies, procedures and practices of the Council as well as making recommendations to the management and the Investment and Audit Committee on issues related to the operations and development of the Resorts.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management or other related business management fields
  • 5 years experience in senior hotel management
  • Certification in Marketing / Customer care training
Other Competencies:
  • Strategic thinking with proven business re-engineering experience
  • Proven skills in product branding
  • Experience in property and fixed assets management
  • Demonstrable experience in property and fixed assets management
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership traits
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Good networking
Driver - 4 Positions:
  • Head Office (Ref: DVR - HO)
  • South Rift Region (Nakuru) (Ref: DVR - SRR)
  • Central Region (Nyeri) (Ref: DVR - CR)
  • Upper Eastern Region (Meru) (Ref: DVR - UER)
(Kindly use the reference for the preferred location)

Reporting to the Administrative Secretary, this position is responsible for ensuring timely, efficient and safe transportation of authorized persons and deliveries.

The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring that Council vehicles are used and maintained in a clean and mechanically sound condition within the legal requirements of the Government of Kenya.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  • A valid driving license class BCE
  • PSV License
  • Basic skills in motor mechanics (Grade Test II)
  • AA Certificate of Competence
  • Certificate of Good Conduct
  • 2 years experience

Laundry Attendant, Jumuia Conference & Beach Resort, Kanamai (Ref: LA - JCBR)

Reporting to the House Keeper, this position is responsible for cleaning the Resort’s linen and guests laundry.

This position involves making recommendations to the House Keeper on issues related to laundry and maintenance of linen.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent
  • Certificate in House Keeping and Laundry
  • 1 year experience in a similar position
Indian Cuisine Cook, Jumuia Resort, Kisumu (Ref: ICC – JR)

Reporting to the Sous Chef, this position is responsible for preparing, cooking and garnishing meals in conjunction with the supervisor and assisting in the preparation of food items.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
  • Certificate in Food Production
  • Proven knowledge of Indian Cuisine
  • 2 years experience in a similar position
Other Competencies:
  • Must have drive, initiative and creativity
  • Must maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene, appearance and social skills
  • Flexibility

Human Resource Manager, Head Office (Ref:HRM - HO)

Reporting to the General Secretary, this position is responsible for facilitating effective and efficient management of the Council's human resources.

The position involves making decisions on issues related to Human Resources in line with existing policies, procedures and practices of the Council.

It also involves making recommendations to the Core Team, Finance and Administration Committee and General Secretary on Human Resources and operational issues.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration
  • A Master’s Degree in related field will be an added advantage
  • 5 years experience in a senior management position
Other Competencies:
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Organisational and regulatory skills
  • Ready to work under pressure
  • Basic counseling, negotiation and mediation skills
  • Computer Literacy
  • Must be flexible, resilient and self-controlled.
Head Receptionist, Jumuia Conference & Country Home, Limuru (Ref: HR – JCCH)

Reporting to the Resort Manager, this position is in charge of the front office operations including managing the reception, receiving guests, disseminating information to other departments as well as promoting sales with a view of ensuring a full house status.

This position involves making recommendations to the Resort Manager on issues affecting the reception and front office operations.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent
  • Diploma in Front Office Operations
  • 3 years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry
Other Competencies:
  • Courteous and smart in appearance
  • Good communication skills and inter cultural orientation
Qualified and interested candidates should download the NCCK Job Application Form http://ncck.org/images/ncckfiles/ncck%20job%20application%20form.doc (click on the link to download), fill it out and send it via email to recruitment@ncck.org before 6th April 2012 at 4.00 p.m. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.