The Kenya Education Network (KENET) is a not-for-profit
membership organization that is licensed by the Communications Commission of
Kenya as an Alternative Network Facility Provider.
KENET has grown rapidly in the past two years predominantly
because of the expansion of the higher education sector in Kenya and therefore
seeks to fill the following positions:
1. Director, Learning Technologies
This position reports to the Executive Director/CEO of KENET and
will be responsible for promoting and piloting the use of modern learning
technologies to transform higher education in KENET member institutions.
The position will design and coordinate innovative and
demonstration teaching and learning with technology projects in collaboration
with member institutions.
This position will suitable for candidates who are already
senior faculty members in one of the KENET member universities and who are
willing to provide academic leadership in the use of learning technologies to
transform and enhance the quality of university education in Kenya.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following
qualifications and experience:
- A
PhD in ICT or educational technology from a recognized university
- Demonstrated
excellent teaching skills at university level preferably in an African
university
- Experience
in developing e-learning materials
- Experience
in academic leadership and working with senior leadership of universities
- Demonstrated
ability to attract grants from industry and foundations
- Demonstrated
high ethical and moral standards
This position shall be on contract terms of three (3) years
which shall be renewable based on performance.
Faculty who plan to take academic leave of absence or
sabbaticals are encouraged to apply.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with theposition
will be offered to the successful candidates.
2. Communications Manager
1 Position
This position reports to the Executive Director/CEO of KENET.
Suitable candidate will provide leadership in execution of the KENET
communications strategy in promoting local and international collaboration and
partnerships in research, education and innovations using both print and
electronic media, including social media.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following
qualifications and experience:
- An
undergraduate degree in communications, journalism, educational
technology, information sciences, or business administration (marketing
option)
- At
least 10 years experience as a communications professional in a
medium-sized organization, five at a senior level executing a digital
media strategy, preferably in the ICT industry.
- Any
relevant higher degree will be an added advantage
- Demonstrated
excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili
languages. Ability to communicate in French will be an added advantage.
This is a senior position and shall be on contract terms of
three (3) years, renewable based on performance.
A competitive salary shall be offered and shall be within the
salary bracket for communications managers working in medium-sized
not-for-profit organizations in Kenya.
4. Head of Finance
This position reports to the Executive Director and CEO of KENET
and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in finance,
procurement, and accounting at KENET.
The successful candidate will serve as the Chief Finance Officer
of KENET.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and experience:
- A
undergraduate degree in commerce or accounting information systems or
engineering from a recognized university
- Must
be a CPA (K)
- A
relevant higher degree in business will be an added advantage
- At
least 10 years experience as an accountant, five as a senior accountant or
CFO of a medium-sized company that has an operational ERP.
- Demonstrated
high moral and ethical standards
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English language
This is a senior position and shall be on contract terms of
three (3) years, renewable based on performance.
A competitive salary shall be offered and shall be
within the salary bracket for senior accountants or CFOs of medium-sized
for-profit or not-for-profit organizations in Kenya
5. Senior Accountant
1 Position
This position reports to the Head of Finance of KENET and will
be responsible for providing management support in the preparation of financial
accounts,financial analysis, treasury management, budgeting and budgetary
control.
The position will provide leadership in the budgeting process
and analysis of business performance.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following qualifications and experience:
- A
business, commerce or accounting degree or equivalent from a recognized
university and must be at least CPA (K)
- At
least five years’ experience in a busy accounting office or audit firm
- Experience
in preparing of financial accounts and reports for senior management.
- Proficiency
in the use and setting up of computer-based accounting information systems
and ERPs
- Ability
to work independently with limited supervision
- Demonstrated
high ethical standards
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English language
A competitive salary shall be offered and shall be within the
salary bracket for senior accountants of medium-sized for-profit or
not-for-profit organizations in Kenya
6. Network Engineer
(1 position)
This position reports to the Head of Infrastructure and will
join the engineering team with the responsibility for design, implementationand
maintenance of the broadband and high-performance KENET IP network that
connects member institutions.
Suitable candidates will be expected to have the following
qualifications and experience:
- An
undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or equivalent from a
recognized university with advanced knowledge of telecommunications
networks
- At
least three years’ experience as a network engineer or equivalent in an
organization with a large IP network, ISP or telecom operator.
- Post-graduate
degree with specialization in telecommunication networks or network
security or advanced professional certifications will be an added
advantage
- Demonstrated
excellent critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English language
- Demonstrated
high ethical and moral standards
This position shall be on contract terms of three (3) years
which shall be renewable based on performance.
7. Graduate Trainees in network engineering and information
services
(4 positions)
KENET invites suitable recent (less than 3 years from graduation
date) university graduates to apply for a one-year Graduate Trainee program at
KENET that aims to develop capacity in the areas network engineering and shared
information services.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo an intensive one-year on the job training in one of the areas below
Graduate trainee in network engineering and operations
(2 positions)
Applicants must be degree holders from recognised universities
in in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (e.g., electronic engineering,
telecommunications engineering).
Graduate trainee in information systems and information
services
(2 positions)
Applicants must be degree holders from recognized universities
in information systems, information sciences, accounting, education, or
business
All graduate trainee candidates will be expected to have the
following qualifications
- Must
have (or expecting) Upper 2nd class honours & above qualification or
its equivalent in relevant area for each area of training.
- Demonstrated
critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent
oral and written technical communication skills in English language
- Demonstrated
high moral and ethical standards
These positions shall be on a fixed contract term one year but
at the end of one year, some of the candidates will be given an opportunity to
join KENET on a full-basis based on availability of vacant positions and
performance.
KENET is an equal opportunity employer and promotes
diversity.
Female candidates as well as candidates from marginalized or
semi-arid area are encouraged to apply.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the
position will be offered to the successful candidates within the salary
brackets for medium-sized organizations in Kenya.
Applications should be sent to:
The Executive Director
Kenya Education Network (KENET)
P.O. Box 30244, 00100
Nairobi
Kenya Education Network (KENET)
P.O. Box 30244, 00100
Nairobi
not later than December 21, 2012..
Applications should be accompanied by copies of secondary and
university degree certificates, up to date CV showing current or past gross
monthly salary, names and addresses of two (2) referees, a cover letter written
in essay style, and day-time telephone contact.
E-mail applications should be sent to applications@kenet.or.ke
and should include scanned copies of the certificates sent as an
attachment.
Only shortlisted candidates shall receive an invitation to
attend the first interview by January 15, 2013 and from KENET.
Website: www.kenet.or.ke
