M-Pesa
Foundation Academy
Recruitment of top talent for a world-class education institution
Our client, the M-PESA Foundation Academy is a state of the art, mixed boarding high school that will provide world-class Kenyan education.
Sustainability
Associate
Ref: STA/09/2015
The
Sustainability Associate will play a central role in defining, implementing,
and monitoring The Academy's sustainability initiatives to drive resource
mobilisation.
Key
responsibilities include developing, managing and tracking sustainability and
business development initiatives of the Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Assist the management in defining goals, performance metrics and
a long-range plan for sustainability at The Academy;
·
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, document performance
trends, and recommend and implement modifications to improve program
effectiveness;
·
Communicate and represent The Academy sustainability programs to
the overall community (educators, learners, staff and parents);
·
Liaison with groups, programs, offices and departments across
The Academy to achieve sustainability objectives;
·
Represent The Academy’s sustainability programs to the public;
attend professional meetings as appropriate; interface with external
organizations to fulfil and achieve sustainability objectives; and
·
Research, disseminate and implement best practices from other
institutions with regards to sustainability that can be applied to The Academy.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field ,
·
At least 3 years of relevant experience with demonstrated
ability in project management and sustainability efforts;
·
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and to manage
ambiguity;
·
Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
·
Good interpersonal, planning and organization skills.
Technology
Coach
Ref: TC/09/2015
The
primary focus of the Technology Coach is to enrich and support teaching and
learning by strengthening the technology skills of students, teachers and
staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Work closely with classroom teachers in the development of
lesson plans that encompass the use of technology;
·
Coordinate all activities surrounding the professional
technological development of teachers, staff and students;
·
Coordinate selection of technologies for instruction.
·
Develop guides and other support materials necessary for
effective teacher/student instruction and use of equipment;
·
Participate in cooperative long-range planning to make the most
effective use of resources;
·
Support the planning and implementation of a variety of extended
opportunities for student learning; and
·
In liaison with the IT Manager, ensure all hardware and software
used for classroom instruction is maintained according to the set maintenance
schedules.
Person Specifications
·
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in computer science information
technology or a related area of study;
·
Strong technology skills in up-to-date computer software
applications including word processing, database, spreadsheet, Web page
development, presentation, digital video and audio editing, image processing, and
graphics applications;
·
Experience using SmartBoard, Promethean Board and other
instructional equipment will be an added;
·
Ability to coach, mentor, and teach adults and students; and
·
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others,
demonstrate self-discipline and initiative.
Senior
Teachers
Ref: STE/09/2015
Under
the supervision of the Director of Teaching and Learning, the Senior Teachers
will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering the curriculum and
monitoring student progress to determine enhanced learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Participate in the design of a curriculum that is enriched
(developing higher-order thinking and entrepreneurial skills) and personalized
(reflecting learning levels and interest of individual students); and
demonstrate mastery in differentiating learning experiences;
·
Create conducive classroom environments to enhance collaborative
and individual learning;
·
Deliver and implement the unique curriculum, and ensure that
standards for learners success is achieved;
·
Encourage high expectations of behavior and engagement that are
ambitious and nurture leadership and entrepreneurial skills;
·
Model a culture of respect, enthusiasm and rapport among
learners and fellow staff; and
·
Spark curiosity in learners and support learning by exploring.
Person Specifications
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent, a Master
degree in Education is an added advantage;
·
At least 8 years of prior teaching experience with demonstrated
high-progress student outcomes in relevant subjects and evaluations;
·
Technology proficiency and knowledge of digital learning;
·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
·
Flexible and agile problem solvers;
·
Comfortable with a Socratic style, where raising questions is
more important than giving answers;
·
Energized by different cultures, languages, and learning styles
·
Committed to their own personal journey and growth; and
·
Experience with co-curricular youth entrepreneurship and/or
leadership programs.
Teachers
Ref: TE/09/2015
Teachers support, observe and record the progress of their class. They also plan lessons in line with national 8-4-4 curriculum, with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning.
Key Responsibilities
Teachers support, observe and record the progress of their class. They also plan lessons in line with national 8-4-4 curriculum, with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning.
Key Responsibilities
·
Prepare and deliver lessons to a range of classes of different
ages and abilities;
·
Select and use a range of emerging technologies to promote
understanding of concepts, topics and learning experiences;
·
Manage student behavior in the classroom and on school premises;
·
Undertake counselling duties and supporting pupils on an
individual basis through academic or personal difficulties;
·
Communicate with parents and care givers over students' progress
and participate in departmental meetings, parents' meetings and The Academy
training events; and
·
Participate and organize extracurricular activities, such as
outings, social activities and sporting events;
Person Specifications
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent;
·
At least 5 years teaching experience in a comparable
institution;
·
Ability to foster a supportive environment for learners and
educators to realize their full potential and willingness to work
collaboratively;
·
Ability to maintain professionalism in all areas;
·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
·
Demonstrably planning and organizational skills and ability.
Leadership
and Entrepreneurship Faculty
Ref: LEF/09/2015
While
the holder of this role will have similar responsibilities as the other
teachers, primary focus of this role is to develop curriculum, course and
delivery support material to teach leadership and entrepreneurship skills.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
In liaison with the Director of Teaching and Learning develop a
curriculum for leadership and entrepreneurship skills;
·
Identify and develop opportunities for incorporating subject
content within other subjects and co-curricular activities;
·
Select and use a range of emerging technologies to promote
understanding of concepts, topics and learning experiences specific to
leadership and entrepreneurship;
·
Manage student behavior in the classroom and on school premises;
·
Undertake counselling duties and supporting pupils on an
individual basis through academic or personal difficulties;
·
Communicate with parents and care givers over students' progress
and participate in departmental meetings, parents' meetings and The Academy
training events; and
·
Participate and organize extracurricular activities, such as
outings, social activities and sporting events;
Person Specifications
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Education or equivalent with
specialization in leadership and entrepreneurship ;
·
At least 5 years teaching experience in a comparable
institution;
·
Demonstrated experience in developing curriculum and delivery
methods specific to leadership and entrepreneurship;
·
Ability to foster a supportive environment for learners and
educators to establish a leadership and entrepreneurship culture;
·
Ability to maintain professionalism in all areas;
·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
·
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability.
Student
Enterprise Manager
Ref: SEM/09/2015
The
Student Enterprise Manager will be responsible for growing the business
development function of the Academics Department.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Lead the implementation and commercialization of the projects
designed in the entrepreneurship program within the Academy;
·
Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships for the Academy
for successful implementation of the entrepreneurship projects.
·
Conduct market research and develop new business ideas for enhancing
the Academy’s sustainability; and
·
In liaison with the faculty in the entrepreneurship department,
cultivate and direct staff and students on best practices as well as mentoring
them on their progress within the enterprise function at the Academy.
Person Specifications
·
A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship or related
field;
·
At least three years of experience in an education setting, is
required, alongside proven experience of enterprise development in business of
related context.
·
Demonstrated coaching skills;
·
Creativity and energy; and
·
Good stakeholder management skills;
Head of
Technology and Learning Innovation
Ref: TLI/09/2015
The
primary role of the Head of Technology and Learning Innovation is to lead
innovation in the area of design and technology-enhanced pedagogy in teaching
and learning.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
In liaison with the Director of Teaching and Learning, develop
strategies to enhance learning experiences across online, blended and
technology-enhanced initiatives;
·
Provide design consultation for individual teachers to advance
innovative digital learning initiatives
·
Mobilize the staff to facilitate knowledge sharing;
·
Demonstrate and share a passion for digital learning in a
collaborative environment;
·
Conduct and disseminate research and analysis on new and
emerging technologies, instructional design theories, and approaches;
·
Work with teachers to design and develop new courses, enhance
programs and strengthen digital engagement tools; and
·
Help design new tools, templates, and resources that support
teachers' innovation in digital education.
Person Specifications
·
Minimum Bachelor’s degree and five or more years’ experience in
instructional design, instructional technology, educational technology;
·
Demonstrated experience designing and developing digital and
blended learning courses
·
Strong commitment to teamwork and problem solving, as well as
the ability to act independently
·
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written
communication skills
·
Demonstrated experience working across learning management
system;
School
Nurse
Ref: SN/09/2015
The
School Nurse is charged with the responsibility of maintaining and operating
the Academy clinic.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Manage and coordinate the Academy's health services program
based on requirements established by the Academy’s policies, procedures, and
protocols, and by the Ministry of Health regulations;
·
Provide basic medical services to both the staff and students
and organize referrals to specialist when necessary;
·
Carry out regular surveillance checks on the students to ensure
their continued health;
·
Maintain clinic equipment and assess and ensure the supply of
consumable supplies on an ongoing basis.
·
Liaise with the local health authorities to keep abreast of any
updates on regulatory changes and public health alerts;
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor of Nursing Degree or Diploma in nursing from a
recognized medical training institution;
·
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role;
·
Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
·
Experience in inventory management to ensure that there are no
stock outs.
Head
Coach
Ref: HC/09/2015
The
Head Coach will be responsible for coaching and providing direction to student
athletes so as to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for
discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in various sports.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Coordinates all scheduled events in all sports, takes all
actions necessary for the proper administration of these events and maintains a
master schedule of such events;
·
Accounts for all monies handled in the physical education
program in accordance with prescribed The Academy’s procedures;
·
Provides support and leadership to all personnel engaged to
teach in the physical education program;
·
Promotes continuous evaluation and development of assigned
program(s) and makes recommendations to the Director of Teaching and Learning;
·
Prepares physical education teaching curriculum and schedules
and coordinate with other departments and programs;
·
Manages the purchase of new equipment, supplies and
instructional materials and ensuring inspection for safety hazards and
cleanliness of all equipment; and
·
Supervises sports days, play days, demonstrations, exhibitions
and other performances.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field;
·
Over 8 years’ experience in teaching, coaching and athletics
administration;
·
Demonstrated experience teaching in an outdoor setting
(camping);
·
Experience in developing programs for youth, providing
opportunities for students to participate and using questions to promote
understanding and higher level thinking skills;
·
Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs
of students;
·
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and to manage
ambiguity;
·
Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
·
Good interpersonal, planning and organization skills.
Wellness Coach
Ref: WC/09/2015
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
·
Develop and facilitate implementation of a culture of wellness;
·
Design and coordinate before and after school wellness
opportunities for students, faculty and staff;
·
Develop and conduct onsite wellness seminars and training
courses for students and staff;
·
Developing wellness coaching relationships with students and
staff to support them towards better health by providing support,
encouragement, and education; and
·
Identify and cultivate with health professionals to secure their
support of the Academy’s wellness initiatives.
Person Specifications
·
A degree in health education, nursing, athletic training,
nutrition, or other health related field;
·
Two or more years of experience in counseling or life coaching
(certification required)
·
Certification from an accredited professional wellness coach
training program will be an added advantage;
·
Proven track record in running effective school or workplace
wellness programs;
·
Good communication skills; and
·
Stakeholder management experience;
Head
Coach
Ref: HC/09/2015
The
Head Coach will be responsible for coaching and providing direction to student
athletes so as to achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for
discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork in various sports.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Coordinates all scheduled events in all sports, takes all
actions necessary for the proper administration of these events and maintains a
master schedule of such events;
·
Accounts for all monies handled in the physical education
program in accordance with prescribed The Academy’s procedures;
·
Provides support and leadership to all personnel engaged to
teach in the physical education program;
·
Promotes continuous evaluation and development of assigned
program(s) and makes recommendations to the Director of Teaching and Learning;
·
Prepares physical education teaching curriculum and schedules
and coordinate with other departments and programs;
·
Manages the purchase of new equipment, supplies and
instructional materials and ensuring inspection for safety hazards and
cleanliness of all equipment; and
·
Supervises sports days, play days, demonstrations, exhibitions
and other performances.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or related field;
·
Over 8 years’ experience in teaching, coaching and athletics
administration;
·
Demonstrated experience teaching in an outdoor setting
(camping);
·
Experience in developing programs for youth, providing
opportunities for students to participate and using questions to promote
understanding and higher level thinking skills;
·
Knowledgeable in teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs
of students;
·
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and to manage
ambiguity;
·
Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
·
Good interpersonal, planning and organization skills.
Wellness Coach
Ref: WC/09/2015
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
The Wellness Coach will coordinate the Academy's health and wellness program for students, faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
·
Develop and facilitate implementation of a culture of wellness;
·
Design and coordinate before and after school wellness
opportunities for students, faculty and staff;
·
Develop and conduct onsite wellness seminars and training
courses for students and staff;
·
Developing wellness coaching relationships with students and
staff to support them towards better health by providing support,
encouragement, and education; and
·
Identify and cultivate with health professionals to secure their
support of the Academy’s wellness initiatives.
Person Specifications
·
A degree in health education, nursing, athletic training,
nutrition, or other health related field;
·
Two or more years of experience in counseling or life coaching
(certification required)
·
Certification from an accredited professional wellness coach
training program will be an added advantage;
·
Proven track record in running effective school or workplace
wellness programs;
·
Good communication skills; and
·
Stakeholder management experience;
Director
of Student Life
Ref: DSL/09/2015
In
addition to serving as a faculty member, the holder of this role also provides
oversight and support for all student activities carried out within the Academy
campus.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Oversee student discipline by developing effective intervention
techniques and promoting student accountability for actions;
·
Develop and regularly review the student code of conduct with
the other faulty members;
·
Develop and organize regular student activities and events in
conjunction with other members of the faculty;
·
Oversee, coordinate and evaluate extended leadership development
activities;
·
Develop and manage the budget for incidental expenses related to
the activities program; and
·
Handle emergency or crisis situations appropriately as they
arise.
Person Specifications
·
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field;
·
At least 3 years in a similar role at a reputable institution;
·
Understanding and experience in applying student development and
learning outcomes theories;
·
Ability to sustain communication with diverse stakeholder groups
·
Conflict management and resolution skills, and maintain a strong
philosophical base for student activities;
·
Ability to think on once feet and provide practical solutions to
emerging unforeseen challenges;
·
Demonstrated superior organization skills;
·
First aid certified; and
·
Passion for young people and their character development
Faculty
Assistant
Ref: FA/09/2015
This
role provides administrative to all teaching members of staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Provides support the preparation of letters, memoranda, reports,
course materials, and presentations;
·
Serves as principal contact and source of information for
students, staff, faculty, and external stakeholders;
·
Manages calendars, arranges for meetings, appointments and
travel arrangements.
·
Coordinates events, including conferences, seminars, and related
activities.
·
Purchases and maintains inventory of supplies for office or lab.
·
Maintains custody of all correspondence, reports and
documentation; and
·
Answers and routes phone calls, mail and e-mail messages and may
handle wide-range information dissemination.
Person Specifications
·
Minimum Diploma in a business related field;
·
Three plus years related experience with proven office
administration and customer service skills required;
·
Solid working knowledge of office processes and systems, and of
related computer software and electronic communications tools;
·
Proven interpersonal skills with experience providing complex
administrative support to one or more people; and
·
Ability to work across teams and with a variety of projects.
Chef
Ref: CHF/09/2015
Under
the supervision of the Catering Manager, this position is responsible for the
day-to-day operation of the school kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Supervise the cooks to ensure that the set menus are prepared
and served according to the set standards;
·
Supervises and instructs kitchen personnel in the safe, proper,
and efficient use of all kitchen equipment.
·
Oversees the correct storage of food and maintains an inventory
of food items to ensure adequate daily supplies;
·
Develop work schedules for cooks and other kitchen staff; and
·
Ensure that the kitchen hygiene standards are maintained to the
highest standards;
Person Specifications
·
Diploma in Food Preparation from a recognized institution;
·
At least 5 years’ experience leading a team of cooks in a comparable
institution;
·
Demonstrated experience in menu development and planning; and
·
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate
courteously.
Cooks
Ref: CKS/09/2015
The key role of the cook is to assist in the implementation of the school menu
Key Responsibilities
The key role of the cook is to assist in the implementation of the school menu
Key Responsibilities
·
Prepare menu items as per the stipulations in the recipes;
·
Ensure timely and attractive service of meals;
·
Maintain set sanitation standards for food preparation and
service areas;
·
Assist the Head Chef in continuous modification of the menu to
ensure enjoyment by the students;
Person Specifications
·
Diploma of equivalent in food preparation from a recognized
institution;
·
At least 3 years’ experience as a cook in a comparable
institution; and
·
Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate
courteously.
Farm Staff
Ref: FS/09/2015
The Farm staff will be responsible for all practical and manual work on a farm.
The Farm staff will be responsible for all practical and manual work on a farm.
They
should have the ability to do hard physical work and will need practical skills
and knowledge.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Livestock care and management including feeding, cleaning
(mucking out), caring for sick or newborn livestock and milking cows amongst
others;
·
Land preparation, planting, crop protection and harvesting
amongst others;
·
Operate tractors, combine harvesters and other farm equipment;
·
Maintain farm buildings;
·
Trim and lay hedges and put up and mend fences; and
·
Dig and maintain ditches.
Person Specifications
·
Ability to do hard physical work and should be aware of health
and safety;
·
Practical skills and technical knowledge of a farm;
·
Communication skills and the ability to follow instructions;
·
Reliable, responsible and self-motivated;
·
Willingness to work flexibly.
Human
Resource Associate
Ref: HRA/09/2015
The
Human Resource Associate will provide support in the various human resource
activities, which include recruitment, training and development, performance
monitoring and HR Administration for The Academy.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Providing support to the management and all staff on various HR
aspects including performance management, personnel administration, rewards,
industrial relation, HR procedures, leave management; counselling, grievance
management and separation;
·
Providing HR administration support to management in areas of
promotions, staff title changes and bank letters;
·
Maintaining staff records and data both on manual files and in
the HRIS as well as generating reports and staff data analysis e.g.
productivity analysis;
·
Coordinating selection, recruitment, induction, on-boarding of
staff and processing forms for exiting staff;
·
Managing the payroll system including preparing payroll
documents and submitting to payroll department;
·
Maintaining the attendance and leave management system to ensure
it is updated; and
·
Coordinating quarterly staff meetings, schedule team building
and attendance.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field from a
recognized institution;
·
At least 3 years of related human resource experience;
·
Effective interpersonal and strong communication skills (oral
and written);
·
Exceptional planning and organizational skills;
·
Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of activities in a
time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with attention to detail and
quality;
·
Ability to work independently and take initiative;
·
Ability to work as an effective team member in a complex and
fast paced environment; and
·
Experience in use of HRIS and strong knowledge of MS Office
applications.
Accountant
Ref: ACC/09/2015
The
accountant will be responsible for performing overviews of the financial
operations of The Academy in order to help it run efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing;
·
Generate quarterly balance sheet and Profit and Loss statements;
·
Monthly expense variance analysis for reporting purposes;
·
Reconciliations including foreign currency accounting, bank
statements;
·
Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with IFRS
and compliance to internal policies;
·
Review of staff advances, retirements and other payments; and
·
Interface with management in various areas mainly reporting.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business field with a
minimum of upper second class;
·
At least 5 years of work experience in an accounting role;
·
CPA or ACCA qualification is required;
·
Good oral and written English communication skills;
·
Good interpersonal, planning and organization skills;
·
Demonstrated attention to details;
·
Strong knowledge of MS Office applications;
·
Strong reconciliation and reporting skills; and
·
Knowledge of local Tax law.
Farm
Manager
Ref: FM/09/2015
The
Academy has established a mixed farm that will serve to provide the opportunity
for students to engage in farming activities not only as part of the academic
requirements but also to enhance their entrepreneurial. It will also ensure
sustainability of the Academy by providing food for the students.
The Farm Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of the farm. They will also ensure that all produce from the farm is of high quality for The Academy's consumption
Key Responsibilities
The Farm Manager will be responsible for planning, organizing and managing the activities of the farm. They will also ensure that all produce from the farm is of high quality for The Academy's consumption
Key Responsibilities
·
Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress with the
budget;
·
Manage the procurement of supplies and farm equipment such as
fertilizer and seeds;
·
Ensure proper maintenance and repair of farm buildings,
machinery and equipment;
·
Maintain and monitor the quality of yield both livestock and
crops for The Academy’s consumption;
·
Understand the implications of the weather and making
contingency plans;
·
Plan farm production to ensure sufficient produce for daily
consumption for The Academy;
·
Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations;
·
Monitor animal/ crop health and welfare, including liaising with
vets and agricultural experts;
·
Maintain a knowledge of pests and diseases and an understand of
how they spread and how to treat them;
·
Apply health and safety standards across the farm estate; and
·
Maintain all financial records up to date.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics or
related field;
·
At least 5 years working experience with special focus on
agribusiness, large scale business awareness, marketing and knowledge of food
production;
·
Demonstrated experience and commitment to farming;
·
Supervisory skills and management ability;
·
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability to
meet tight deadlines; and
·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Catering
Manager
Ref: CM/09/2015
The
Catering Manager will be responsible for the creation of a healthy diet for
students and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Efficient management of the daily catering services for
students, faculty and functions or events hosted at the Academy.
·
Maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving,
storing, preparing and serving of food related products, as well as menu
planning and development
·
Motivates, trains, and supervise kitchen staff;
·
Design menus that are healthy, creative and within the laid down
budget.
·
Liaise with the Head Chef to ensure all food is prepared fresh and
to a high standard as per policy and current legislation.
·
Effectively lead and develop the catering team to deliver an
outstanding service to students, faculty and guests of the Academy;
·
Control and monitor the financial performance of the catering
unit and to maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets; and
·
Implement and maintain the statutory standards of hygiene,
health and safety and take any action as is necessary.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor degree in nutrition, dietetics, hospitality or other related
field from a recognized institution
·
At least 5 years heading a catering unit in a reputable
institution;
·
Experience in budgeting, forecasting and P&L accountability;
·
Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, students and
other stakeholder; and
·
Focus on continuous improvement.
ICT
Manager
Ref: IT/09/2015
The
ICT Manager will be responsible for all technical aspects of ICT at The MPESA
Foundation Academy, including network system management, internet provision and
PC support, managing a team of ICT support staff responsible for maintaining
all ICT systems.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Lead and manage a team to effectively operate and develop all
ICT systems to meet the changing needs of the Academy;
·
Develop and implement ICT strategies in line with The MPESA
Foundation Academy strategic objectives;
·
Manage the day-to-day operations of ICT within The Academy. This
will include providing network system management, internet provision and PC
support, supporting users (educators, learners, and staff) services;
·
Develop, implement and ensure compliance to policies with regard
to standards of operation and use of ICT equipment;
·
Manage vendor contracts in line with the laid down procurement
procedures and guidelines;
·
Support the efficient and effective development of school
communication systems;
·
Work with all colleagues to develop a broad understanding of
changing curriculum needs in order to create a clear vision for future ICT
provision;
·
Ensure the electronic ‘face’ of the school promotes high
standards, quality and effective communication, e.g. Academy website; and
·
Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and
associated guidelines, where appropriate.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information
Technology, Engineering, or IT related field with relevant professional
certifications in either CISM or CISA or CCNA/P or MCSE/A or ITIL;
·
Minimum of 5 year’s successful experience in IT services and
operations management. Experience in IT operations management within a learning
environment will be an added advantage;
·
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with
strong analytical & diagnostic skills;
·
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and monitor ICT
policies and procedures, and in depth knowledge of laws and regulations that
govern ICT;
·
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills and ability to
meet tight deadlines; and
·
Flexibility and initiative, as well as the ability to work
independently.
Head of
Security
Ref: HOS/09/2015
The
Head of Security will be responsible for delivering round the clock security
and safety of all buildings, all property and equipment of The Academy and
provide safety to all educators, learners, staff, contractors and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Formulate and maintain a security strategy that supports The
Academy’s vision;
·
Serve as subject matter expert to the management in the
identification, development, and implementation of security policies and
procedures and ensure compliance;
·
Develop and document security procedures/ policies for The
Academy;
·
Conduct regular risk assessment for The Academy and advise the
management on possible solutions;
·
In liaison with procurement, determine and select appropriate
security systems and manage security installations where/when required;
·
Orient all staff on security procedures and conduct security
awareness programs;
·
Take a leadership role during crises, disasters and/or other
emergencies to ensure safety of all educators, learners and staff;
·
Maintain relationships with high level law enforcement agencies
and school counterparts;
·
Assist in the selection and management of third party security
providers through clear and measurable Service Level Agreements; and
·
Lead investigations on all incidents of a security nature, file
reports and liaise with the relevant security agents.
Person Specifications
·
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: law,
security management, criminal justice, public administration, as a minimum;
·
Industry certifications and expertise in security related
disciplines are an added advantage;
·
8 years relevant experience insecurity management;
·
Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships with the
relevant key players;
·
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
·
Good interpersonal, planning and organization skills;
·
Qualitative experience in strategic planning and/or policy
development at a senior level;
·
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment and to manage
ambiguity; and
·
Strong negotiator, facilitator and consensus builder with high
integrity and energy.
Head of
Finance
Ref: HF/09/2015
The
main purpose of this role is to coordinate the development of the Academy’s
budget, oversee implementation and design controls to allow for monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Generate periodical financial reports on revenue, expenditure,
cash management and cost projections for decision making;
·
Monitor budget allocations, expenditures, fund balances and
related financial activities for the purpose of ensuring that accurate
allocations, expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal policies are
followed.
·
Coordinate external personnel including auditors, donor
representatives and regulators; and
·
Ensure compliance with organization policies and procedures,
and/or monitoring program components.
Person Specifications
·
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field;
·
Fully qualified CPA (K) or ACCA;
·
Experience working with various ERPs;
·
At least 5 years at management level heading a finance team;
·
Experience in donor fund management will be an added advantage;
and
·
Good interpersonal and communication skills;
Director
of Operations
Ref: DO/09/2015
The
Director of Operations has overall responsibility for the operational
departments of the school; Finance, Admissions, Human Resources, Information
Technology, Facilities, Catering and Security.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
·
Lead and manage the operations staff to ensure that high
standards of service delivery are maintained;
·
Develop and manage systems to support and ensure efficiency and
effectiveness in all Academy operations;
·
Design, implement and ensure adherence schedules to deliver
timely and quality procurement of all Academy requirements;
·
Develop and ensure compliance to Health, Safety and Environment
standards.
·
Key contact with parents and other stakeholders regarding
student welfare.
Person Specifications
·
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in finance or any business
related field;
·
At least 5 years’ experience in operations management at a
senior level in a business environment;
·
A passion for the mission of the Academy;
·
Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence
and initiative;
·
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high energy
environment with a proven ability to meet and complete multiple deadlines and
tasks
·
Excellent organization and project management skills; ability to
implement programs, manage details, and work independently;
·
Strong judgment and decision-making skills
How to Apply
The ideal candidates must embody Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy for educators, learners, and staff.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before 2nd October 2015 addressed to:
The Director
The ideal candidates must embody Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Curiosity, Accountability, Leadership and Innovation - the values that will drive life across all elements of The Academy for educators, learners, and staff.
If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please email a cover letter and your CV quoting the reference number of the job you are applying for in your email to esd@deloitte.co.ke on or before 2nd October 2015 addressed to:
The Director
Executive
Selection Division
Deloitte
Consulting Limited
Email
: esd@deloitte.co.ke
Nairobi,
Kenya.
About
us: The vision of the Academy is to develop transformational leaders
through innovative approaches to education. The core curriculum of the Academy
is the 8-4-4 curriculum. The academic concepts shall be covered in exciting and
innovative ways.
Great
focus will be given to entrepreneurship and leadership, giving the students
time to learn outside the classroom, explore the arts and take part in
sports.
The
Academy will serve talented but economically disadvantaged students with
demonstrated leadership potential.
The
Academy will cultivate the students’ abilities to innovate irrespective of
their academic strengths or weaknesses.
As
such, students will work with teachers and one another to design projects that
can solve real world challenges. Students who graduate from the Academy will be
leaders in their fields of interest such as business, academia, politics,
sports and the arts.
They
will be the entrepreneurs and community leaders who will drive Kenya forward.