Kenyatta University wishes to recruit qualified and dedicated
applicants for vacant positions under the following offices:
(Finance Planning and Development Division)
Project Manager - Grade 13
Applicants must be holders of Bachelors Degree ¡n Building Economics/Quantity Survey/Construction ManagementlArchitecture/Civil Engineering.
The project manager will be employed within a design and build contract arrangement. He/she will be deployed as the Principal Site-based Representative of the Project Implementation Committee.
Assistant Project Manager - Grade 12( 2 Posts)
Applicants must be holders of a Bachelors Degree in Building Economics/Quantity Survey/Construction Management/Architecture/Civil Engineering.
The Assistant Project Manager will be employed within a design and build contract arrangement
For the positions of Project Manager — Grade 1 3 and Assistant Project Manager — Grade I 2 the following should apply:
- Registered
with the relevant professional body and have a minimum of three (3) years
post-registration experience in a project management capacity and all
aspects of project planning, development and management
- Computer
literacy and strong familiarity with project management software, such as
Microsoft project, and reporting Software programs
- Demonstrated
experience in Personnel Management
- Ability
to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environment
- Post-graduate
qualification will be added advantage
Procurement Manager - Grade 13
Applicants must be holders of Master Degree ¡n Business Studies or a related field from a recognized university.
They must also have a relevant Bachelor Degree and professional
qualification in Purchasing and Supplies Management.
They should be registered with the relevant professional body.
In addition applicants must have the following:
- At
least five (5) years relevant work experience preferably in an institution
of Higher Learning
- Conversant
with procurement procedures in public institutions
- Excellent
computer skills
- Excellent
negotiation skills
Estates Manager - Grade 12
Applicants must be holders of Bachelors degree in Building Economics or Land Economics or Construction Management/Architecture or Civil Engineering.
In addition applicants must have the following:
- At
least five (5) years experience in Building Construction or Maintenance
Works
- Wide
experience in the Administration of staff, Preparation of Specifications,
Bills of Quantities, Schedule of Materials, Cost Estimates and Supervision
of the works
- Registered
by a recognized professional body and a relevant government board
Those with a Masters Degree in the relevant field and three (3)
years working experience will have an added advantage.
Assistant Estates Officer - Grade E/F
Applicants must be holders of Bachelors degree in Building Economics/Land Economics/Construction Management) Architecture/Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
In addition applicants must have the following:
- At
least three (3) years experience in Building Construction/Maintenance
Works
- Computer
literate
- Wide
experience in the preparation of Specifications, Bills of Quantities,
Schedule of materials, Cost Estimates and Supervision of Staff and the
works
Candidates with a Higher National Diploma and five (5) years
experience will also be considered.
School of Law
Legal Aid Clinic - Programmes Manager
Applicants must be holders of an LLM degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
In addition applicants should have the following:
- At
least four (4) years post-admission experience as an Advocate
- Interest
in listening and working with Kenyans face to face on legal issues
- Good
interpersonal skills
- Good
organizational skills
- Good
managerial skills
- Good
research capability
- Passion
for mentoring Law students in the endeavours of the Legal Aid Clinic
- Ability
to negotiate astutely with potential public of the Legal Aid Clinic
The responsibilities of the Programmes Manager include the
following:
- To
manage day to day affairs of the Legal Aid Clinic efficiently and in
accordance with the agreed directions of the Management Committee
- Development
of the necessary information, education and communication material (IEC)
needed to start off the operations of the Legal Aid Clinic. This includes
a handbook of the Legal Aid Clinic, relevant brochures and posters for the
benefit of the students and clients of the Legal Aid Clinic
Terms of Service:
The terms of service for the above include a generous medical
scheme, house allowance and commuting allowance.
Successful candidates will be offered two (2) year renewable performance based contract and gratuity will be paid at the end of the contract.
The application letter should give 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
P. 0. Box 43844 — 00100
Nairobi.
Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than Wednesday, 10th April 2013
Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer.
